1. Backflow Prevention:- Asset or Liability? OR Use air gaps at hazardous locations 1992 New Rules:- Either keep a register of all devices, and test annually

2. Cheaper to replace a valve.... than to repair ? FAQ2: “The first check failed, didn’t test anything else. Give me a rubber kit” FAQ1: “The valve has failed. Give me a new valve”

3. Valve Configurations Triple Entry Double Entry Single Entry

4. Expected Maintenance Year 3 to 4..... Renew Basic Rubber parts Year 6 to 8..... Renew Basic Rubber parts Year 9 to 12..... Renew working internals Year 12 to 15..... Renew Basic Rubber parts Year 15 to 18..... Renew Basic Rubber parts Year 18 to 21..... Renew working internals Year 21 to 24..... Renew Basic Rubber parts Year 24 to 27..... Renew Basic Rubber parts Year 27 to 30..... Replace Valve

5. Valve Triage First Aid Surgery Terminal Condition Always fully diagnose before acting

6. Valve Triage First Aid Surgery Terminal Condition Flush and clean. Grease and lube Replace parts Modify installation Replace Valve Change & Update Installation

7. Repair Options Minor parts kits Vessels Modules

8. Reasons for Failure :- contamination

9. Reasons for Failure:- Internal issues

11. Reasons for Failure:- Hydraulic issues