1-975XL2

I replaced a really crap backflow on my irrigation that didn't meet local code (PVB, has to be 18" above highest outlet and it was actually lower). I have to get it inspected annually and I was worried the guys would screw it up since everyone around me has the crappy PVB instead of RP, but the guy actually really liked that my test ports were quality and functional and asked for this listing to start buying them for new installs as an upsell.

Everything related to homes is WAY up in price right now, and plumbing is no different. Still, with shipping and Amazon points, this was the best deal I saw. The product itself is fine...an exact duplicate of the 16yo assembly that ruptured last winter. Probably three times now what it cost then. I cut the tubes mid-way at each side, removed the elbow fittings, put them on the new assembly, and used Sharkbite connectors as you can see. The most difficult part was getting the elbows off and back on again in the correct alignment. A new heat cord before winter and, hopefully, I don't have to mess with this again for awhile.

Well-built high quality construction. Solid bronze with stainless steel 1/4 turn ball valve. Parts are available should you ever need them. If my jack-leg irrigation guy had not used iron nipples to connect to bronze - they electrochemically fused after 15 years - I'd still be using the original unit.

Had a hair line fracture in the old one. Local sprinkler repair guy quoted me $765 for parts and labor to replace. So happy I was being frugal and thought that was insane to pay that much when a simple remove and replace was all that was needed. Found the same part here for $240 saved me over $500, it came with simple instructions couldn’t be more satisfied.

Well made and meets "Lead Free" code requirements. Easy to install, if you are replacing the same unit and a union was installed.

Have use this type of backflow preventer for a number of years. Always tests out great. I use it for irrigation water from a fire hydrant. Left it in the garden shed one winter. That was a mistake. The residual water in the valve froze. Rebuilding it would cost more than buying a new one. Don't let it freeze and this valve should provide years of service.

Had a excessive leak coming from the diaphram. The unit was installed in 93 when our home was built, instead of doing a rebuild I figured ide just the replace the entire unit. I called a local plumbing company and they quoted me 800 for a lead free unit and an additional 300 for install. Happy I did some leg work and looked for this unit online, 230 bucks later and an hr for the install feels a lot better then paying contractor rates. Make sure you follow the proper pressure relieving instructions if not you will have a great amount of water coming out of the vent. Two pipe wrenches, Teflon tape, and a screw driver is all you need. Goodluck

This was the real deal! Exactly what we needed to fix the system and it is doing well.