Mid-West 845-5

Item Number: MW8455
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$1,200.00
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Estimated transit time: 2 to 5 Business Days Eligible for Express Shipping

Brand - Mid-West
  • Test Kit Type: 5-Valve Backflow
  • Weight: 10.1 lb
  • Gauge Range: 0-15 PSID / 0-100 KPA
  • Accuracy: ± .2 P.S.I.D. (Descending)
  • Working Pressure: 200 PSIG
  • Hoses: Three 5-foot color-coded with inline 90 micron filters
  • Valves: Soft-seated brass needle valves
  • Body Material: Glass Reinforced Engineering Thermoplastic
  • Warranty: 5 Year Manufacturer's Warranty

Description

The Mid-West 845-5 is a professional 5-valve backflow test kit engineered for testing all types and brands of backflow prevention assemblies, including reduced pressure principle, pressure vacuum breaker, and double check valve models. Featuring a 4 1/2" diaphragm differential pressure gauge with a 0-15 PSID range and ± .2 PSID accuracy, this kit ensures reliable readings. It includes soft-seated brass needle valves, three 5-foot color-coded hoses with 90 micron inline filters, and three sets of brass adaptor fittings, all housed in a durable molded plastic carrying case. Backed by a 5-year warranty, it meets procedures from various industry standards. Item number MW8455.

Help Me Connect

The Mid-West 845-5 Backflow Test Kit is designed for easy connection to all standard size test cocks on backflow prevention assemblies. It includes three sets of brass adaptor fittings for universal hookup. The three 5-foot color-coded hoses feature inline filters and Schrader ¼” brass coupler end fittings for secure and debris-protected connections during testing procedures.

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Additional Details

The Mid-West 845-5 Backflow Test Kit is a 5-valve kit designed for comprehensive testing of all brands of backflow prevention assemblies, including reduced pressure principle, pressure vacuum breaker, and double check valve types.

Functions and Applications

  • Tests all brands of reduced pressure principle, pressure vacuum breaker, and double check valve backflow prevention assemblies.
  • Capable of performing all known test procedures recommended by ABPA, ASSE, AWWA, CSA, FCCC, HR-USC, NEWWA, and UF-TREEO.

Features and Benefits

  • Features soft-seated brass needle valves with replaceable valve seats for durability and easy maintenance.
  • Equipped with 90 micron filters on the hoses to minimize plugging from scale and sand; filter elements are cleanable or replaceable.
  • Portable and removable from its durable molded plastic carrying case.
  • Improved case includes storage compartments for fittings and tools.
  • Test procedures are laminated in clear plastic for convenient reference.
  • Protected by a 5-year warranty.

This is a non-stock, special order item and could take up to 2 weeks or more to deliver. All non-stock items are non-refundable. Please be sure you order carefully. If you have ANY questions, please contact us before ordering.

Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Specifications

  • Gauge Type: Diaphragm Differential Pressure
  • Dial Size: 4 1/2 inches
  • Pressure Range: 0-15 PSID / 0-100 KPA
  • Differential Pressure Accuracy: ± .2 P.S.I.D. (Descending)
  • Working Pressure: 200 PSIG
  • Line Pressure Gauge: 1 1/2 inch, 0-200 PSIG
  • Body Material: Glass Reinforced Engineering Thermoplastic
  • Wetted Internals: EP Elastomers, Brass, 316 S.S. Metal Parts
  • Hose Lengths: Three (3) each, 5 feet long (color-coded)
  • Bleed Tube Length: One (1) each, 4 feet long (clear)
  • Filter Micron Rating: 90 micron
  • Gauge Weight: 3.6 lbs (1.6 kg)
  • Case Material: Durable Molded Plastic
  • Case Dimensions: 18 1/2" L x 9" W x 9 3/4" H
  • Maximum Temperature: 150°F (65°C)
  • Country of Origin: Made in the USA from USA and imported parts

Certificates & Approvals

  • Accepted by: FCCC & HR-USC and CA-NV AWWA
  • Compliant with procedures from: ABPA, ASSE, AWWA, CSA, FCCC, HR-USC, NEWWA, UF-TREEO
  • Certified Quality System: CSA B51-09 SAI GLOBAL

FAQs

What types of backflow assemblies can the Mid-West 845-5 test?

The Mid-West 845-5 is capable of testing all brands of reduced pressure principle, pressure vacuum breaker, and double check valve backflow prevention assemblies.

What is the pressure range of the main differential pressure gauge?

The main differential pressure gauge has a range of 0-15 PSID (Pounds per Square Inch Differential) or 0-100 KPA (Kilopascals).

Are the test kit components protected from debris?

Yes, the test kit is protected with 90 micron filters on the hoses to minimize plugging from scale, sand, and other debris. These filter elements can be cleaned or replaced.

What is included with the Mid-West 845-5 kit?

The kit includes the 5-valve test gauge, three 5-foot color-coded hoses with inline filters and Schrader 1/4" brass coupler end fittings, one 4-foot clear bleed tube, three sets of brass adaptor fittings, and a durable molded plastic carrying case with storage compartments.

What is the warranty for the Mid-West 845-5 Backflow Test Kit?

The Mid-West 845-5 Backflow Test Kit comes with a 5-year warranty, demonstrating the manufacturer's confidence in its durability and performance.