Great info My previous job I had 28 devices that I maintained I now over 470 BF devices that I maintain.
@dave_adamson7 күн бұрын
Nice. That's enough to keep you busy.
@larryskelson49917 күн бұрын
@@dave_adamsonI work for a Large municipality. 1 building has 30 devices and another has 16.
@dave_adamson7 күн бұрын
@@larryskelson4991 good deal. 24 is I think is the most in one of my buildings but my division tests like 2500 in year
@sarahreinhardt9779Ай бұрын
Do you have any issue with the soft floor? Looking to add shelves to mine, but not sure if we’ll go with a plywood floor or a polypropylene floor as I’m worried the polypropylene wouldn’t hold up to the heavy load that will be on the shelves
@dave_adamsonАй бұрын
We haven't had any issues with that. Some of our vans have it and some don't but they both are holding up
@shauntampaАй бұрын
I slide a piece of 1 1/2” copper over the pry bar for easier removal of the checks.
@dave_adamsonАй бұрын
Good piece of advice
@suzannedallefeld2937Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@seecesarАй бұрын
Great video! I am having this prob... don't have the parts but I now know what might be wrong. Thank you!
@dave_adamsonАй бұрын
Thank you!
@SimplyMirella_2 ай бұрын
Thank for video!
@TheBuddyLama2 ай бұрын
THANK YOU for explaining the different spring gauges/weights! No one else mentions this, not even Watts/Febco in their website or parts diagtams.
@dave_adamson2 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@LunkerFishing3 ай бұрын
This is the worst backflow valve assembly ever. If check 1 or 2 is the point of failure you need to disassemble the relief valve to get to the checks. If the relief was not an issue before the repair it likely will be an issue when the assembly is placed back in service.
@dave_adamson3 ай бұрын
Absolutely right. I tell my guys if it's a small drip to just leave it until we either replace it or have a complete kit because I know it's going to be worse once you open it.
@paulg.55113 ай бұрын
Where can I buy a check seat removal tool. Can I use the back of a crescent wrench?
@dave_adamson3 ай бұрын
There's a few places online. Like backflowsupplyusa and testguage. You can try a crescent wrench but sometimes they are in there really tight and you end up braking the little nubs off. Then it's time to carefully chisel it out
@lindastretch25223 ай бұрын
my pluumbers fromthethe yearone
@gregdutra36103 ай бұрын
Dude. I don’t comment on YT videos but THANK YOU for mentioning the spring size differences
@mariosifuentes59943 ай бұрын
How you determine it wasn’t the #1 check? Most of the time thats what it is
@dave_adamson3 ай бұрын
I already replaced the #1 before this. I have a video of that too actually
@SKBhunia3 ай бұрын
I am following your very helpful video to repair mine. I am at 1:40 time point in your video, but can't go beyond that. The valve stem isn't coming out even after turning and pulling with a wrench. Any suggestion? Spray WD40?
@dave_adamson3 ай бұрын
I would say make sure you can spin it as it might be hung up on the threads. In a not so graceful way. turn the water on and see if It will pop out. It's outside so shouldn't make too much of a mess. But I'd be prepared to replace the whole thing in case it doesn't go back together
@juanitoalimana15963 ай бұрын
Thank you, this was perfect!
@georgemihaylov68883 ай бұрын
Their instruction say that the system comes with a check valve and that another one is not needed, just connect system to exit pipe with a 1 1/2 inch coupling . Did you decide to skip installing their check valve or this model didn't have one included?
@dave_adamson3 ай бұрын
I left their in. It's needed for when the backup kicks on. The white one is a quiet check so no banging when it closes. I also like if you need to service anything there are unions
@richardmckrell48994 ай бұрын
First time you've used a skil saw?
@Ryan-Chicago4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, had some debris on the small o-ring and that did the trick
@grpiper14 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video it was perfect for my problem easy to understand and solved my leak saving me from calling a plumber!
@colinrobert-kv2up4 ай бұрын
Upper pump above air pressure systems Incorporated,,pull,than push.
@jdubya544 ай бұрын
That worked great. Note. If you didnt have the thread on connector use a marker to mark the pipe placement dry fit then glue it using marks
@shauntampa4 ай бұрын
You should get a pick set to take off old gaskets and o rings.
@dave_adamson4 ай бұрын
I do have them. I just always grab the small flathead for some reason
@TmissinglinkC5 ай бұрын
If you're mostly using bins, why have a full backing on the shelves? Why not a lip in the back too. Seems like you could save some weight, prolly negligent though.
@janboon48455 ай бұрын
What is the order ( from top to bottom) of the different metal washers and how are they oriented? The large one has a concavity to it, and the smaller one as a lip.
@dave_adamson5 ай бұрын
i take it you have the valve with the brass stem. It goes smaller round rubber gasket, concaved washer with the edges going up, larger rubber gasket, then the flat washer. hope that helps.
@janboon48455 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@deej191425 ай бұрын
This is a follow up, I did order two of those pumps, and they both came damaged so I ended up sending them back. Not only because they were damaged, but, there were proprietary components that I didn't want to try and source later down the road.
@dave_adamson5 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that. I had it locally so was able to inspect before I bought. Good to know there are proprietary parts
@user-nt3bt3ce8h5 ай бұрын
Thanks 😊 for sharing your experience doing shelving thank that video help me to make my on shelves for my work van 👍👍
@user-nt3bt3ce8h5 ай бұрын
How I can do to share a picture so you can see how my shelve look like
@dave_adamson5 ай бұрын
I have my Instagram linked in my bio
@bigfootswatching99866 ай бұрын
Why not just replace all them old parts out ????
@AllAbout_Water6 ай бұрын
Very helpful
@erikbradley30506 ай бұрын
Where did u get that socket adapter to shut off the water?
@chen28286 ай бұрын
What could a person expect to spend to add a second meter? My town allows this option and I’ve been wanting to have one installed. Thx!
@dave_adamson6 ай бұрын
I'm averaging $1400 all in. Depends a lot on permit pricing and if you have to buy the meter from the village. One village charges $900 for a meter which is ridiculous
@garysiegel51126 ай бұрын
I'm replumbing an old utility sink. I have to ask why are there no shutoffs on the supplies going to the faucets? I see yours is like that too. I get there are shutoffs on the washer supply lines, but it seems like they would be helpful above the faucets also.
@jeremypatten69907 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Just a suggestion. Try commenting thru the video about what you are doing and what the parts are you are installing rather than just music playing. It would be a little more informative. I need to do this to mine now.
@curiosity23147 ай бұрын
I have a Watchdog model that I'm thinking is 25 to 30 years old, replacing it with the big combo WiFi. Around 2015 I got rid of the original battery that had come with it and purchased a large deep cycle marine battery from Sears at the time. It does not loose water and I disabled the water check. Better to double up on a set of deep cycle batteries then to buy the Watchdog brand. Maintenance free batteries don't loose water over time why are theirs? Something I would like to see from Watchdog also is better wire management right from the get go. Yeah good video on the installation.
@dave_adamson7 ай бұрын
All good points. I got lucky and didn't get low on water. They have a maintenance free battery now. I moved but was planning to upgrade when the battery needed to keep being filled
@shauntampa7 ай бұрын
You should get some Molykote grease for o rings. It’s not slippery like the packets of lube.
@rodneyandrade49197 ай бұрын
I have replaced many pvb's the exact same way. So long as there are no leaks, theres no problems 😊. Febco 825YA's are nice for replacing pvb's as well, however much more expensive then that 375 you got there.
@rodneyandrade49197 ай бұрын
That meter and strainer should not be installed between the #1 shutoff valve and backflow preventer there after, as approved backflow prevention assemblies are classified, approved and supplied as a complete assembly with direct inlet and outlet shut-off valves. However you likely would have had to shut down the supply from the water meter in order to make the correction.
@dave_adamson7 ай бұрын
Yeah I inherited it when it needs to be replaced I will correct it. For now they don't want to spend the money. It's original so was approved at some point by an inspector
@rodneyandrade49197 ай бұрын
Also, the small o-rings in your check valve repair kit goes on the check valve stem. The c-clips are removed at the stem and check seat face, then the check disk retention plate will slide off the stem exposing the replaceable o-rings on each check assembly. Good work brother!
@mohammedaslamuddin19587 ай бұрын
What is inlet pressure, because we istalled same but our inlet pressure is 14 psi and due to that water not able to cross BFP because its inside clappers are very tight.
@D.D.T.1237 ай бұрын
You said it! Sometimes it’s easy and sometimes it’s a fight. I bought a removal tool kit but it slips off on the #1. I am gonna check out the tool you have.
@dave_adamson7 ай бұрын
I like it. Especially because you can put a 1/2" ratchet on it so it's easier to keep pressure on it while turning
@aaronbaraiya36927 ай бұрын
what was that backflow for? fire protection?
@dave_adamson7 ай бұрын
This one is for domestic of a large assisted living facility
@user-zj1fi4rt6e7 ай бұрын
@@dave_adamson do large building normally have backflow preventers on the main line? also what if any test cock(s) are leaking, what is usually the fix for that?
@dave_adamson7 ай бұрын
@@user-zj1fi4rt6e in my area yeah pretty much all of them do have a preventer. Leaking test cocks I just replace them. Typically just threaded on
@zafarsyed64378 ай бұрын
Good work. But I've got to ask, how come no GFCI receptacle near the sump pit?
@cwsturgeon8 ай бұрын
Great video but music is over your voice
@glenn44528 ай бұрын
Nice job,looks a lot better now
@jamesmainhardt46489 ай бұрын
Great video
@dave_adamson9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@mwbiggs9 ай бұрын
I am trying to fix mine now. My diaphragm cover appears to be glued down like yours was. I will try working the edges with a knife like you did. Thanks for the info! My #1 check valve has bad rubber. Will definitely replace that. Once I get the glued cover off, I will definitely replace the diaphragm. I hope the relief valve there is good. That sucker cost like $200 to replace. Unbelievable prices.
@TheBuddyLama2 ай бұрын
Today it's at least Triple the price! Thanks, for the "new normal," Bidenomics.
@spoonbender1239 ай бұрын
Excellent video. Thank you.
@tonedeafist9 ай бұрын
Here in Florida we have them on house water supply, no irrigation, currently going through certification procedures. Local plumber, BABES come out and never repairs anything, always says the unit must be replaced, crooks.
@dave_adamson9 ай бұрын
Unfortunately a lot of testers are lazy like that and don't want to try and fix them. It also depends on age if it's close to or over 15 years they don't always repair well and it's easier to replace it.
@ridgenvalley977210 ай бұрын
Is this considered a "mansfield" style Prier Spigot?
@AlexPerez-fc3ov10 ай бұрын
For the watchdog with liquid type you have to watch the fluid in the battery every couple of years. I got tired of doing that and got the the newer system with the maintenance free battery.
@dave_adamson10 ай бұрын
I thought about it but was trying to keep the cost down. I will switch to a maintenance free battery eventually