1 2000B

Item Number: 0062492
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Brand - Ames
  • Size: 1 inch
  • Body Material: Bronze
  • Maximum Operating Pressure: 175 PSI
  • Temperature Range: 33°F - 180°F
  • Connection Type: NPT
  • Easy maintenance with single top-entry cover
  • Approved for horizontal and vertical installations
  • Low pressure drop design

Description

The 1 inch Ames Series 2000B Double Check Valve Backflow Preventer Assembly is designed to safeguard potable water supplies from contamination in non-health hazard cross-connection applications. Featuring a durable bronze body and NPT end connections, this assembly offers reliable protection against backflow. Its compact, modular design with a single top-entry cover simplifies maintenance. Rated for a maximum working pressure of 175 PSI and a temperature range of 33°F to 180°F, it's suitable for irrigation, fire lines, and industrial processing. Approved for horizontal and vertical installations, this backflow preventer meets ASSE 1015, AWWA C510, and IAPMO PS31 standards.

Help Me Connect

This 1 inch Ames Series 2000B Double Check Valve Backflow Preventer Assembly features NPT end connections, designed for direct integration into standard plumbing systems. It is intended for installation at cross-connections in non-health hazard applications to prevent backflow into the potable water supply. The assembly is approved for both horizontal and vertical "flow up" orientations, offering flexibility during installation.

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Additional Details

This 1 inch Ames Series 2000B Double Check Valve Backflow Preventer Assembly is designed to protect drinking water supplies by preventing the reverse flow of non-potable quality water from entering the potable water supply.

It is ideal for safeguarding cross-connections in non-health hazard applications such as irrigation, fire lines, or industrial processing, conforming to national plumbing codes and water authority requirements.

Construction & Features

  • Features a robust bronze body construction for durability.
  • Compact modular design with a single top-entry access cover for easy maintenance and service of internal components without special tools.
  • Equipped with two positive seating check modules, each with captured springs and replaceable rubber seat discs.
  • Includes two quarter-turn ball valve shutoffs with tee handles for isolation.
  • Four top-mounted, resilient-seated ball valve test cocks facilitate testing.
  • Designed for low pressure drop.
  • Approved for both horizontal and vertical "flow up" installations.

WARNING: It is illegal to use this product in any plumbing system providing water for human consumption, such as drinking or dishwashing, in the United States. Always consult your local water authority, building, and plumbing codes before installation.

Specifications

  • Body Material: Cast Bronze
  • Size: 1 inch
  • Connection Type: NPT
  • Maximum Working Pressure: 175 PSI (12.06 bar)
  • Temperature Range: 33°F - 180°F (0.5°C - 82°C)
  • Check Modules: Two positive seating with captured springs and replaceable rubber seat discs
  • Isolation Valves: Two resilient seated quarter-turn ball valves with tee handles
  • Test Cocks: Four top-mounted, resilient seated ball valve type
  • Installation Orientation: Horizontal and Vertical "flow up"

Certificates & Approvals

  • ASSE Std. 1015
  • AWWA Std. C510
  • IAPMO PS31
  • Approved by the Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research at the University of Southern California

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of this 1 inch double check valve assembly?

Its primary purpose is to prevent the reverse flow of non-potable or contaminated water into a potable drinking water supply system, particularly in non-health hazard cross-connection applications.

What are the connection types for this backflow preventer?

This 1 inch backflow preventer assembly features NPT (National Pipe Taper) end connections, designed for direct threaded installation into existing plumbing systems.

What is the maximum operating pressure and temperature range for this device?

This assembly has a maximum working pressure of 175 PSI (12.06 bar) and operates effectively within a temperature range of 33°F to 180°F (0.5°C to 82°C).

Is this backflow preventer easy to maintain?

Yes, it features a compact, modular design with a single top-entry access cover, allowing for easy access to internal components like replaceable seats and discs without requiring special tools.

What certifications and approvals does this backflow preventer hold?

This assembly meets ASSE Std. 1015, AWWA Std. C510, and IAPMO PS31 requirements. It is also approved by the Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research at the University of Southern California.