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  1. Wilkins PVB Backflow Repair Kit 1/2 in. - 1 in. | WKRK1-720A
    Wilkins PVB Backflow Repair Kit 1/2 in. - 1 in. | WKRK1-720A
    On-Sale $75.75 List Price $125.95
    HLSG SKU: WLPRK1720A
    SKU: WKRK1-720A
  2. Wilkins 720A Canopy 1/2 in. - 1 in. | 721-3
    Wilkins 720A Canopy 1/2 in. - 1 in. | 721-3
    On-Sale $33.29 List Price $50.69
    HLSG SKU: WLP7213
    SKU: 721-3
  3. Watts PVB Vent Float Kit 1/2" - 3/4" | WA0887709
    Watts PVB Vent Float Kit 1/2 in. - 3/4 in. | WA0887709
    On-Sale $16.87 List Price $25.14
    HLSG SKU: WAP887709
    SKU: WA0887709
  4. Watts PVB Vent Float Kit 1" | WA0887710
    Watts PVB Vent Float Kit 1 in. | WA0887710
    On-Sale $16.80 List Price $25.95
    HLSG SKU: WAP887710
    SKU: WA0887710
  5. Watts PVB Seat Kit 1/2 in. - 3/4 in. | WA0887712
    Watts PVB Seat Kit 1/2 in. - 3/4 in. | WA0887712
    On-Sale $23.95 List Price $32.95
    HLSG SKU: WAP887712
    SKU: WA0887712
  6. Watts PVB Seat Kit 1 in. | WA0887713
    Watts PVB Seat Kit 1 in. | WA0887713
    On-Sale $64.50 List Price $96.95
    HLSG SKU: WAP887713
    SKU: WA0887713
  7. Watts PVB Retrofit Kit 1/2" - 3/4" | WA0887726
    Watts PVB Retrofit Kit 1/2 in. - 3/4 in. | WA0887726
    On-Sale $58.25 List Price $79.95
    HLSG SKU: WAP887726
    SKU: WA0887726
  8. Watts PVB Retrofit Kit 1" | WA0887718
    Watts PVB Retrofit Kit 1 in. | WA0887718
    On-Sale $88.34 List Price $142.95
    HLSG SKU: WAP887718
    SKU: WA0887718
  9. Watts PVB FR Vent Float Kit 1/2 in. - 3/4 in. | WA0887725
    Watts PVB FR Vent Float Kit 1/2 in. - 3/4 in. | WA0887725
    On-Sale $29.93 List Price $56.95
    HLSG SKU: WAP887725
    SKU: WA0887725
  10. Watts PVB FR Vent Float Kit 1" | WA0887715
    Watts PVB FR Vent Float Kit 1 in. | WA0887715
    On-Sale $45.82 List Price $78.95
    HLSG SKU: WAP887715
    SKU: WA0887715
  11. Watts PVB Check Kit 1/2" - 3/4" | WA0887703
    Watts PVB Check Kit 1/2 in. - 3/4 in. | WA0887703
    On-Sale $36.55 List Price $54.95
    HLSG SKU: WAP887703
    SKU: WA0887703
  12. Watts PVB Check Kit 1" | WA0887704
    Watts PVB Check Kit 1 in. | WA0887704
    On-Sale $36.55 List Price $54.95
    HLSG SKU: WAP887704
    SKU: WA0887704
  13. Watts PVB Bonnet Kit 1/2" - 3/4" | WA0887700
    Watts PVB Bonnet Kit 1/2 in. - 3/4 in. | WA0887700
    On-Sale $53.43 List Price $80.95
    HLSG SKU: WAP887700
    SKU: WA0887700
  14. Watts PVB Bonnet Kit 1" | WA0887701
    Watts PVB Bonnet Kit 1 in. | WA0887701
    On-Sale $53.87 List Price $80.95
    HLSG SKU: WAP887701
    SKU: WA0887701
  15. Febco PVB Poppet 1/2 in. - 3/4 in. | FE905-049
    Febco PVB Poppet 1/2 in. - 3/4 in. | FE905-049
    On-Sale $19.38 List Price $30.95
    HLSG SKU: FEP905049
    SKU: FE905-049
  16. Febco PVB Poppet 1-1/2" - 2" | FE901-860
    Febco PVB Poppet 1-1/2 in. - 2 in. | FE901-860
    On-Sale $48.64 List Price $70.95
    HLSG SKU: FEP901860
    SKU: FE901-860
  17. Febco PVB Poppet 1" - 1-1/4" | FE905-050
    Febco PVB Poppet 1 in. - 1-1/4 in. | FE905-050
    On-Sale $31.58 List Price $47.95
    HLSG SKU: FEP905050
    SKU: FE905-050
  18. Febco PVB Check Assembly Kit 1/2" - 3/4" | FE905-051
    Febco PVB Check Assembly Kit 1/2 in. - 3/4 in. | FE905-051
    On-Sale $34.31 List Price $50.95
    HLSG SKU: FEP905051
    SKU: FE905-051
  19. Febco PVB Check Assembly Kit 1-1/2" - 2" | FE905-070
    Febco PVB Check Assembly Kit 1-1/2 in. - 2 in. | FE905-070
    On-Sale $115.85 List Price $169.95
    HLSG SKU: FEP905070
    SKU: FE905-070
  20. Febco PVB Check Assembly Kit 1" - 1-1/4" | FE905-052
    Febco PVB Check Assembly Kit 1 in. - 1-1/4 in. | FE905-052
    On-Sale $32.41 List Price $58.95
    HLSG SKU: FEP905052
    SKU: FE905-052
  21. Febco PVB Bonnet/Poppet Kit 1/2 in. - 3/4 in. | FE905-211
    Febco PVB Bonnet/Poppet Kit 1/2 in. - 3/4 in. | FE905-211
    On-Sale $45.95 List Price $132.95
    HLSG SKU: FEP905211
    SKU: FE905-211
  22. Febco PVB Bonnet/Poppet Kit 1 in. - 1-1/4 in. | FE905-212
    Febco PVB Bonnet/Poppet Kit 1 in. - 1-1/4 in. | FE905-212
    On-Sale $56.95 List Price $106.05
    HLSG SKU: FEB905212
    SKU: FE905-212
  23. Febco PVB Bonnet Kit 1/2" - 3/4" | FE905-047
    Febco PVB Bonnet Kit 1/2 in. - 3/4 in. | FE905-047
    On-Sale $39.92 List Price $56.95
    HLSG SKU: FEP905047
    SKU: FE905-047
  24. Febco PVB Bonnet Kit 1" - 1-1/4" | FE905-048
    Febco PVB Bonnet Kit 1 in. - 1-1/4 in. | FE905-048
    On-Sale $37.50 List Price $64.95
    HLSG SKU: FEP905048
    SKU: FE905-048
  25. Febco Brass Canopy for 1/2 in. 765 Pressure Vacuum Breaker | 300092
    Febco Brass Canopy for 1/2 in. 765 Pressure Vacuum Breaker | 300092
    On-Sale $20.98 List Price $32.95
    SKU: 300092
  26. Conbraco PVB Repair Kit 1/2" - 1" | CDC40-500-02
    Conbraco PVB Repair Kit 1/2 in. - 1 in. | CDC40-500-02
    On-Sale $83.97 List Price $182.95
    SKU: CDC40-500-02
  27. Conbraco PVB Cap and Float Repair Kit 3/4" - 1" | CDC4V-500-03
    Conbraco PVB Float Repair Kit 3/4 in. - 1 in. | CDC4V-500-03
    On-Sale $67.01 List Price $108.85
    HLSG SKU: CNP4V50003
    SKU: CDC4V-500-03
  28. Conbraco PVB Float Repair Kit 1-1/4 in. - 1-1/2 in. | CDC4V-500-05
    Conbraco PVB Float Repair Kit 1-1/4 in. - 1-1/2 in. | CDC4V-500-05
    On-Sale $59.04 List Price $116.55
    HLSG SKU: CNP4V50005
    SKU: CDC4V-500-05
  29. Conbraco PVB Float and Bonnet Kit 1/2" - 3/4" | CDC4A-004-07
    Conbraco PVB Float and Bonnet Kit 1/2 in. - 3/4 in. | CDC4A-004-07
    On-Sale $95.84 List Price $122.45
    HLSG SKU: CNP4A00407
    SKU: CDC4A-004-07
  30. Conbraco PVB Float and Bonnet Kit 1" | CDC4A-005-07
    Conbraco PVB Float and Bonnet Kit 1 in. | CDC4A-005-07
    On-Sale $98.48 List Price $125.95
    HLSG SKU: CNB4A00507
    SKU: CDC4A-005-07
  31. Conbraco PVB Complete Check Kit 1/2" - 3/4" | CDC4A-003-02
    Conbraco PVB Complete Check Kit 1/2 in. - 3/4 in. | CDC4A-003-02
    On-Sale $66.91 List Price $89.95
    HLSG SKU: CNP4A00302
    SKU: CDC4A-003-02
  32. Conbraco PVB Complete Check Kit 1" | CDC4A-004-02
    Conbraco PVB Complete Check Kit 1 in. | CDC4A-004-02
    On-Sale $86.52 List Price $145.15
    HLSG SKU: CNB4A00402
    SKU: CDC4A-004-02
  33. Conbraco PVB Check Valve Repair Kit 2 in. | CDC4V-500-07
    Conbraco PVB Check Valve Repair Kit 2 in. | CDC4V-500-07
    On-Sale $65.03 List Price $120.77
    SKU: CDC4V-500-07
  34. Conbraco PVB Check Valve Repair Kit 1/2 in. - 3/4 in. | CDC4V-500-01
    Conbraco PVB Check Valve Repair Kit 1/2 in. - 3/4 in. | CDC4V-500-01
    On-Sale $41.57 List Price $85.95
    SKU: CDC4V-500-01
  35. Conbraco PVB Check Valve Repair Kit 1-1/4 in. - 1-1/2 in. | CDC4V-500-06
    Conbraco PVB Check Valve Repair Kit 1-1/4 in. - 1-1/2 in. | CDC4V-500-06
    On-Sale $42.66 List Price $75.95
    SKU: CDC4V-500-06
  36. Conbraco PVB Check Valve Repair Kit 1" | CDC4V-500-02
    Conbraco PVB Check Valve Repair Kit 1 in. | CDC4V-500-02
    On-Sale $84.17 List Price $136.35
    HLSG SKU: CNP4V50002
    SKU: CDC4V-500-02
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How Pressure Vacuum Breakers Work

The PVB is typically installed above ground for irrigation systems, sprinkler systems, and other outdoor plumbing setups with high risk of backflow. Under normal conditions, water flows through the PVB, with the check valve allowing the flow to move in one direction only. If a pressure drop occurs, the check valve prevents contaminated water from flowing back into the main water supply. This effectively prevents the contamination of a water system from external sources.

Pressure Vacuum Breaker FAQs

What are some common applications for a PVB backflow preventer?

PVBs are often used in outdoor settings to prevent contamination in systems that are connected to other water supplies. You’ll often find a PVB assembly attached to irrigation systems, gardens, landscape watering systems, fountains, and other outdoor water features.

Where should a PVB be installed?

PVBs should be installed about 12 inches above the highest point in the system they protect, typically above ground level. This height allows the device to function correctly by preventing back-siphonage. The PVB valve should also be easily accessible in case of emergencies.

How do I know if my PVB needs maintenance or repair?

PVBs can fail due to wear, debris, or freezing temperatures. Sediment and buildup can cause the internal components to stick or wear out, while freezing can crack the assembly, leading to leaks. Consider applying for an annual inspection and maintenance to ensure that your backflow preventer functions properly.