For example, imagine that one of the valves that sits at an important transition spot in an oil pipeline becomes frozen and fails to redirect the oil in the direction it is supposed to. The results could be catastrophic. Or perhaps even more importantly, what happens if a shot-off valve fails to close during an emergency?

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Normal water pressure keeps water flowing in one direction. For backflow to occur, the pressure needs to drop so much that it creates suction and pulls the water backwards. That’s not a problem with clean water. But you certainly don’t want any dirty or hazardous water flowing backwards into your home.

If the valves in your piping system are exposed to extreme cold for a prolonged period of time, you can run into some pretty serious problems. As a result, your bottom line will be in the throws of very expensive downtime.

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I haul heavy crude oil for a living in Northern Canada. Temperature vary from -25 to -45 degrees Celsius. Do you have a product that would allow me to wrap the valves, pump, and hoses on my semi and Super – B trailer unit that I could wire in to my semi to prevent the freezing up of my system? Thank you very much.

Backflow occurs when water flows in the reverse direction. Imagine water flowing back into your faucet, instead of flowing outside like normal.

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Simply put the house hydrant v1 is superior. I no longer have to worry about frozen spickets. Clean and modern looking, absolutely love the design and ease of use. Installation was a breeze

We recommend the V2+ for new construction, or certain retrofits. ANY Aquor hose connector can be used while still providing backflow protection.

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Updated all of the bibs on the house. So far so good. Love them! Just have to get the right twist on the adapter so they are vertical. Practice will make perfect.

Most valves are built to last a long time, and can withstand considerable fluctuations in temperature. However, despite the durability of well-built valves, extreme cold can affect their functionality in a serious way.

When cold weather hits, your pipes are some of the first victims. Dropping temperatures will alter the viscosity of fluids,...

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Plumbing codes vary, so check your local codes. If you’re retrofitting or remodeling, you might not be required to have one. Most new construction homes require them now. Even if you’re not required by code to have one, evaluate your risk level. If you’re filling buckets with chemicals in them, you’ll want backflow protection. If you’re using a spray nozzle, or only using potable water, there’s not much risk.

To prevent freezing in pipes, valves, manifolds, and instrumentation, Powerblanket has products designed with this specific task in mind. We tailor our custom pipe and valve heaters to fit exactly around your valves, manifolds, and instrumentation. In addition, these heaters provide durable insulation and evenly distributes consistent heat. We can keep your instruments operating in ideal temperatures ranges, warding off freezing completely. What’s more, Powerblanket heaters are easy to install and remove when necessary. Don’t waste energy and money heat tracing your piping system. With Powerblanket, you have the complete solution in one system.

In the end, these possibilities are chances you don’t have to take.  You can protect your pipe, butterfly, ball valves and more from exposure to cold weather and ensure that they always function properly.

We recommend the V1+ for retrofits and remodels. However, you must use the specific VB hose connectors to remain protected against backflow.

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I bought 2 hot+cold hydrants and 2 V2+hydrants from Aquor, and 3 out of 4 of those worked perfectly but one of the V2's would drip constantly after disconnecting the hose connector. Customer service responded quickly and walked me through some troubleshooting steps to try and dislodge potential debris that might not be allowing the operating rod to close all the way, and after that didn't work, quickly shipped me a warranty unit at no cost. We were under construction, and getting a replacement unit immediately was important, and it arrived within days. Once we removed the "defective" unit, we see that it isn't defective at all but the plumber didn't follow the instructions, and used teflon tape which gummed up the mechanism!

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Is there a device screwed onto your faucet’s mouth similar to the one pictured below? If so, you do have a vacuum breaker.

The pressure of flowing water pushes the valve open. When the water is turned off, the pressure decreases and the valve closes. The air pressure keeps water from seeping back into the spigot from the outside.

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The Vacuum Breaker Hose Connector has a vacuum-breaker built into the connector:   The House Hydrant V2+ has a vacuum-breaker built into the hydrant faceplate:

And my (very constructive) feedback: Aquor should put a large label on the hydrant itself, in both English and (more importantly) in Spanish, stuck to the hydrant in a way that hopefully forces someone to remove and read it before install, reminding them to not use teflon tape and that the o-ring built into the hydrant is sufficient to stop leaks, because nobody will read the manual. And I guess, never trust your contractor and watch everything they do, or... just do it yourself!

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A vacuum breaker is a backflow preventer. It’s a threaded device that attaches onto a faucet. It prevents water from flowing backwards into the plumbing. Vacuum breakers prevent water from flowing in the reverse direction.

Meet Alex, one of our experts in freeze protection and the head of the custom team at Powerblanket! For the past several years, Alex has worked closely with oil & gas pros, medical device startups, and pharmaceutical suppliers (just to name a few) to create weatherproof operations. No matter how cold the weather, or what needs to be heated, Alex knows just what to do! He also loves mountain biking and spending time with his two boys, 5 and 9, and two Labrador Retrievers.

In the world of gas pipelines, equipment is expensive, product is valuable, and time is money. A company’s assets can range from a heavy-duty pipeline down to the products and equipment it uses to service it. So, whatever the case may be, Powerblanket can help you protect your assets against the threat of failure or malfunction.

I am looking for valve insulation blankets for the valves on the back of water tankers. We haul fresh water in the oilfield in Western ND, and freeze up is an issue. We typically have a 3″ & 4″ buttlerfly valves on the back of our trucks, between flanges. Do you have a product solution for this application?