G Grizzly Backflow & Plumbing
Albuquerque, NM · 87101 Local testers · Utility reports filed

PVB Testing in Albuquerque, NM Near Me

PVB (pressure vacuum breaker) testing in Albuquerque, NM for lawn sprinklers and irrigation lines. Call (833) 990-5874.

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PVB Testing in Albuquerque, NM

The pressure vacuum breaker, or PVB, is the brass device sticking out of the ground near your sprinkler system with a bonnet on top and two small test cocks. It is the most common backflow preventer on residential irrigation.

A PVB test checks two things. The air inlet has to open when pressure in the body drops to about 1.0 psi. The check valve has to hold at least 1.0 psid in the direction of flow.

The usual failures are a cracked bonnet from a freeze, a stuck poppet, or a check that leaks because the rubber has gone hard after years in the sun. Water spitting out from under the canopy when the system starts is a sign the poppet is not seating.

A PVB must sit at least 12 inches above the highest sprinkler head it serves. If yours is lower, it may not pass inspection even with good readings.

Grizzly Backflow & Plumbing connects Albuquerque, NM homeowners with testers for PVB testing and backflow prevention repairs. Call (833) 990-5874.

How it works

Four steps to backflow testing in Albuquerque, NM

  1. 01

    Grab your notice

    Have the utility letter handy. It lists the device, serial number and due date.

  2. 02

    Talk it through

    Call (833) 990-5874. We go over the device type and the price before anything is booked.

  3. 03

    Test day

    A certified tester reads each check and the relief valve on a calibrated gauge.

  4. 04

    Report filed

    The report goes to your water utility, and you keep a copy for your records.

Coverage

Backflow Testing Services Across Albuquerque, NM

Backflow testing for the neighborhoods and ZIP codes around Albuquerque, NM.

Neighborhoods we cover for backflow testing

  • Nob Hill
  • Old Town
  • Downtown
  • Northeast Heights
  • University Heights
  • Barelas
  • South Valley
  • North Valley
  • Uptown
  • Los Ranchos

ZIP codes we serve

87101 87102 87104 87105 87106 87107 87108 87109 87110 87111 87112 87113 87114 87116 87120 87121 87122 87123 87151

Backflow testing FAQs

Questions about backflow testing

Questions we hear most often about PVB Testing in Albuquerque, NM.

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What happens if I miss the backflow test deadline?
Utilities usually send a second notice, and after that some add a fee or schedule a service shutoff. Calling (833) 990-5874 before the deadline is the simplest way to avoid it.
What is the difference between an RPZ and a double check valve?
Both have two independent check valves. An RPZ adds a relief valve between the checks that discharges water to atmosphere if the checks leak, which is why it is required on high-hazard connections.
Will my water be off during the test?
Yes, briefly. The tester closes the shutoff valves on the assembly while reading the checks, so water downstream of the device is off until the test is done.
Does my lawn sprinkler system in Albuquerque, NM need a backflow preventer?
Almost every US plumbing code requires one on irrigation, since fertilizer, pesticide and standing water at the heads can siphon back. The device type depends on local code and how the system is laid out.
What is a cross-connection?
Any point where drinking water piping can come into contact with a non-potable source. Common examples are a hose in a bucket, a boiler fill line and an irrigation system.

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Certified testers for backflow testing in Albuquerque, NM. Call (833) 990-5874 and we go through the device and the price before anything is booked.

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