pressure vacuum breakers

The Opening Point of Pressure Vacuum Breakers

March 30, 2024

Pressure Vacuum Breakers (PVBs) are critical components in preventing backflow and protecting water supplies from contamination due to back siphonage. Understanding the opening point of a Pressure Vacuum Breaker is essential for ensuring it functions correctly to protect potable water systems. The opening point of a PVB is a key performance metric that determines the […]

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Mid-West® Instrument’s Model 855 Digital Backflow Test Kit Powered by the MachBackflow App

March 15, 2024

Mid-West® Instrument, in collaboration with WTM Solutions, is proud to introduce the Model 855 Digital Backflow Test Kit, revolutionizing the way backflow prevention testing is conducted. This innovative product, powered by the MachBackflow app from WTM Solutions, is set to transform the industry with its digital precision, ease of use, and seamless data management capabilities. […]

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Overpressure Protection: Devices Used to Keep Differential Pressure Gauges from Harm

January 30, 2023

When it comes to measuring pressure in industrial settings, the consistency of your pressure gauges is of the utmost importance. This is particularly true when it comes to differential pressure gauges, which are used to measure the difference in pressure between two points. Without proper overpressure protection, these gauges can be damaged or even destroyed, […]

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Backflow Valve Replacement or Repair: How Testing Helps You Decide

July 16, 2021

At Mid-West Instrument, we see backflow testing as one of the most important health checks for any commercial or industrial water system. It confirms that your backflow prevention assembly is doing its job and that water is moving in the right direction, away from contamination and into safe, usable lines. When a certified tester connects […]

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Why Backflow Testing Matters for Safe, Compliant Water Systems

January 30, 2021

If your facility relies on clean, safe water, backflow testing is one of the most important routine checks you can schedule. At its core, backflow testing is a way to make sure water is always moving in the right direction and staying uncontaminated as it flows through your plumbing and into the public water supply. […]

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