About the Wilkins 1-975XL2 Lead Free Red. Principle Assembly
Wilkins 1-975XL2 Lead Free Reduced Principle Assembly. Cast Bronze Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly Backflow Preventer reverse flow of used or dirty water from entering back into the water supply. Back siphonage and backpressure can occur from time to time and this Backflow Preventer is designed to avoid any of those things. The PVB has a bronze body, silicone rubber check valve disc, and a plastic check valve seat. The valve is ideal for use with large boilers and other applications like it, and is actuated by hand. A tethered test cock cap is provided to protect against fouling caused by insects, dirt and debris. Backflow Preventer can also provide protection where a potential non-health hazards exists. This Assembly also features Unions between body an shut-off valves allows body to easily be removed from the line.
