Let’s face it. Backflow preventers are essential for safeguarding our water supply, but they’re not necessarily glamorous.

Hiding them underground, otherwise known as a “pit installation” is one way to keep them out of sight, but is it a win-win situation? Not exactly. Pit installations can pose some serious problems.

Pitfalls of pit installs

• Lack of accessibility
• Potential for cross-connection
• More corrosive
• Low-hazard only applications

Advantages of n-Pattern backflows above ground

• Smallest footprint
• Cost saving
• Easier to maintain, repair, secure and conceal
• Flow performance
  
  

Read the full article to learn more about what you should consider before you go down into the pits.