2-1/2" Double Check Detector Backflow Preventor Valve Ductile Iron Assembly
R 66,230.00
Sale price
R 66,230.00
Regular price
R 72,857.00
Skip to product information
Request for Tax Exemption
Request a Quote
2-1/2" Double Check Detector Backflow Preventor Valve Ductile Iron Assembly
R 66,230.00
Sale price
R 66,230.00
Regular price
R 72,857.00
Shipping calculated at checkout
This 2-1/2" double check detector backflow preventer valve assembly installs directly into industrial water systems and fire protection networks to protect your potable water supply from contamination. Engineered for reliable backflow prevention, the unit handles detection, positive shutoff, and filtration within a single integrated assembly. Dual check valves utilize reversible, replaceable high-strength glass-filled thermoplastic modules featuring EPDM elastomer seats to maintain seal integrity under operational pressures up to 175 PSI.
Designed to satisfy strict life safety mandates, this assembly complies with UL 312, FM Approval, and ASSE Standard 1015 requirements. Deploying this unit in your facility supports mandatory system criteria outlined in NFPA 13 for fire sprinkler installations and NFPA 25 for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems.
Key Features & Construction
- Ductile Iron Body: Constructed from ASTM A536 ductile iron to provide lasting durability in mechanical rooms and outdoor installations.
- Stainless Steel Internals: Incorporates 300-series stainless steel internal components to resist corrosion inside the valve.
- Integrated OS&Y Gate Valve: Offers positive shutoff capabilities with a clear visual status indication for straightforward operational checks.
- Included Y-Strainer: Filters system debris to protect internal components and ensure uninterrupted flow.
- Grooved Connections: Conforms to AWWA C606 specifications to support both horizontal and vertical installation orientations.
Technical Specifications & Compliance Table
| Manufacturer / Brand | Ames Backflows |
| Model / Series Number / SIN | 2-1/2" Double Check Detector Backflow Preventer |
| Connection / Thread Size & Type | 2-1/2" Grooved Ends (AWWA C606) |
| Pressure Rating (WWP / Max Working Pressure) | 175 PSI |
| K-Factor | N/A |
| Temperature Rating / Response Type | N/A |
| Material / Body Construction | ASTM A536 Ductile Iron Body, 300-Series Stainless Steel Internals, Glass-Filled Thermoplastic Modules with EPDM Seats |
| Agency Listings & Approvals | UL Listed (UL 312), FM Approved, ASSE Standard 1015 |
| Applicable NFPA Standards | NFPA 13, NFPA 25 |
Always verify local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements and cross-reference system layout demands prior to installation.
Documentation: Download Manufacturer Technical Data & Cut Sheet (PDF)
If you qualify for sales tax exemption, please submit your exemption details and supporting documents. Our team will review your request, and once approved, your account will be updated to receive tax-exempt checkout on eligible purchases.
If you can't find the product you're looking for, send a quote request below.
Return policy
You have 30 days to return the product. Returned items must be in the original packaging, contain all components, and be in new condition. Returns may require additional information or a photo of the item(s) to process the return. Returns received without the proper return label may take more than 10 business days to credit.
Original shipping fees are non-refundable.
You must provide a receipt or proof of purchase.
A 25% restocking fee will be applied to all returned items.
Customer is responsible for return shipping costs.
Special orders are non-cancelable and non-refundable.
Shop.water-services.us reserves the right to refuse or limit any returns that, in Shop.water-services.us’s sole judgment, appear to be fraudulent, abusive, in violation of these terms, or otherwise inappropriate.
For additional Return Policy Information, click here