Stop Basement Sewer Flooding: Sewer Flood Gate Valve Demonstration

Watch this live sewer flood gate valve demonstration to see how it can stop basement sewer flooding 100%. A knife edge sewer valve works automatically using air pressure (no electricity), and stops sewer backwater completely, and for a prolonged period of time. Not every building or home is a candidate for a sewer valve. But it's worth investigating as a means to stop basement flooding from public sewer surcharges, backups, or breaks. To learn more visit www.balkanplumbing.com/sewer-.... If you live in the NYC region Balkan provides free site visits, and without any obligation to hire us.
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[@greekmaster1001]

I installed 22 of these flood gates in the past 2 years with a combination of a pumping system so when the flood gate is closed the water from outside back yard drains drains Into the pump first before it hits any of the plumbing fixtures. The rain we had yesterday not one of them got flooded.....these are the best back water valves on the market

[@balkanplumbing]

Great comment, agreed. Question: After the water hits the pumping station, where does it outlet to?

[@racket1111]

Great video. For some reason once my flood gate engages it doesn't seem to disengage even when the sewer line discharges

[@balkanplumbing]

Thank you so very much. There is a tool to exercise the valve up and down. That should be done about twice a year. Do you do that? If not, try it. That might free up the gate.

[@jballs1118]

That’s a great video and system but what happened to the rear of the home?? The gutter that is installed in the rear trap ? Plus the rear trap itself if there is a lot of rain because the main trap is closed water will flood the rear of the basement

[@balkanplumbing]

If your house sewer accepts rainwater it is not a candidate for a sewer valve. Once a sewer valve closes rainwater cannot exit your house sewer. BTW Glad you enjoyed our video.

[@vinbrando]

Do you know any plumbers near Hoboken NJ that can install this? I can’t find anyone willing to do it. Storms like Ida are becoming more and more common and this is going to be a necessity in the NYC metro area.

[@balkanplumbing]

Thanks for reaching out, but NJ is out of our service area and of our professional contacts.

[@amritsingh2171]

Living in queens this is awesome idea.. what is the average cost of this? Me and a couple of my neighbors are interested. Nyc should install backflow valves on each main.

[@balkanplumbing]

A rough price for a knife edged flood gate valve is just under $10,000.00. Not every home is a good candidate, and each home can be unique. With that being said, we provide free and no obligation site visits. Hope that helps.

[@amritsingh2171]

@balkanplumbing got it. I think we were talking about the back flow valve, it was in 1 of your videos and it goes on the sewer line. Let me talk to my neighbors and will give you a call if anything.

[@DavidBalkan]

A sewer check valve is substantially less expensive to install. It usually requires the house trap to be replaced as well. A sewer check valve with a new trap costs between $3,700.00 and $4,500.00 in almost all cases. A check valve is meant for flash storms, not for a prolonged public sewer backup.

[@TOPTOPICEVERYDAY]

Estimate how much to install this in the bronx for 2 family house? Estimate is fine.

[@balkanplumbing]

Typically if the sewer access pit is underground a legal and proper install is between $8,000 and $10,000 for a sewer flood gate valve.

[@alexcontreras893]

We're can I buy one

[@balkanplumbing]

JR Smith manufactures them. They must be professionally installed. Not a DIY project my any means.

[@dondarling4449]

anyone install in or near Bridgeport Connecticut?

[@balkanplumbing]

I’m sure yes. It’s a JR Smith device. Just call a local licensed plumber. It has to be installed just right.

[@KRich408]

One issue if something gets between that Valve it's not closing fully say a baby wipe or another item some flush or say a NYC rat running From that flood trying to get into your property gets guillotined by that Valve your "S"OL with plenty of the "S" getting into your property 😮😮

[@balkanplumbing]

Part of maintaining the valve and preventing that from happening is exercising the valve by closing and opening it a couple of times a year. That works.