Back flow preventer

[GulfCoastTexan]

I need to install a Backflow prevention device on my water line on my side of the meter per my city code... I have 1 1/4 "pvc as my water line, Do I have to install this size Preventer or could i go to a 1" device. I plan on installing like a watts 900 or maybe a zurn-wilkins model. But the bigger the device they are quite a bit more expensive...........

 

[Chris]

The district will be able to answer for sure but here in CA it is very common to put a smaller size backflow on a larger water line. I mainly install Watts 909 models here and it is a very easy task to do if you have a couple of pipe wrenches and a couple hours time.


EDIT: Chances are you only have a 1" meter on the box anyway since 1-1/4" is very rare to be installed.

 

[Caduceus]

I'm curious, GulfCoast, is this an 1 1/4" residential or commercial water service?

 

[Chris]

I'm curious, GulfCoast, is this an 1 1/4" residential or commercial water service?

I am pretty sure this is residential, We don't do them here for residential unless it is a very large piece of property but I have seen a lot of guys from Texas ask about them.

 

[GulfCoastTexan]

It is a residential on new construction home on a 2 1/2 acre lot....

 

[GulfCoastTexan]

on city water service

 

[GulfCoastTexan]

Anyone on best model for the money?

Watts
febco
Wilkins
??????

 

[GulfCoastTexan]

The watts 1" 0900 is $190.00 at lowes......crazeeee

 

[Chris]

Have you tried any plumbing or waterworks supply houses? I talked to guy last week who bought one off of ebay at a good price.