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WHAT WE TEST

Every assembly type, in plain English.

Not sure whether your building has an RP, a DC, or a PVB? That's normal — and it doesn't matter much for you, because the certified testers we match you with handle every type. Here's the quick tour of what each one is and what it protects against.

RP High-hazard
RP assembly

The Reduced Pressure (RP) assembly is the workhorse of high-hazard protection. It uses two independent check valves plus a relief …

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DC Low- to medium-hazard
Double check (DC) assembly

The Double Check (DC) assembly uses two check valves in series to stop backflow on low- to medium-hazard connections. It's the ass…

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PVB Low-hazard (back-siphonage)
PVB assembly

The Pressure Vacuum Breaker (PVB) protects against back-siphonage — the scenario where a drop in supply pressure sucks irrigation …

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ANNUAL All assembly types
Annual recertification

Whatever assembly you have, the rhythm is the same: a certified tester inspects it, runs the gauge test, and files the passing (or…

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Don't know which one you have?

Take the 60-second checkup, or just get matched — your certified tester identifies the assembly and tests it.

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