What’s this Thing on my Valve?

 

If your outdoor backflow preventer or valve just arrived, you’re probably wondering about the sensor attached at the test cock. DON’T REMOVE IT!  A backflow preventer that's frozen and cracked can’t be repaired. This small piece of technology, when connected, will provide you with advance warnings of freezing conditions, letting you prepare your equipment before damage can occur. 

The sensor remains off and does not transmit data until you’ve activated and connected it via an add-on Connection Kit (sold separately). The addition of the sensor to your valve does not change its certification, function, or specification.


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Reliable Freeze Alerts at your Fingertips.

By purchasing your Connection Kit and activating the sensor on your valve, you’ll receive freeze notifications via your Building or Irrigation Management System (BMS/IMS), keeping you aware and ahead of costly freeze damage.



Building Management
Irrigation Management

Why Connect?

Talk to any facility manager and they’ll tell you that avoiding water damage is a top priority. With smart and connected flood detection enabled on your backflow preventer, you can catch water discharge when it’s a drip, not a deluge.

Monitor Backflow Preventer 24/7

Receive real-time alerts when freezing conditions are detected

Prevent Freeze Damage

Replacing a cracked backflow preventer is costly and time-consuming

Reduce Water Waste

Avoid the mess of flooding that follows freeze damage
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Add Freeze Detection to Any Install

Ready to connect? Your new valve arrives with a connection-capable sensor. This sensor is turned on with the purchase of an add-on Connection Kit. Once you’ve purchased, installed, and activated your Connection Kit, you’ll receive real-time alerts that keep you ahead of flooding and water damage. Have an older-model valve? The same Connection Kit will also arrive with a connection-capable sensor to install and activate with your existing install.

How it Works


Install your backflow preventer as usual and find your Connection Kit
Purchase and install your Connection Kit to activate freeze sensor technology
Enjoy reliable freeze monitoring and alerts via your BMS/IMS utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where does my data go?
  • Who do I contact for technical support?

Activate your Device with this Connection Kit

Activated through the add-on Connection Kit, the sensor triggers the alert system, sending notification of freeze conditions to facility personnel.

Model
Connection Type
Compatible With
For Sizes
Kit Includes
SKU: 88009429
For New or Existing Installs

Where to Buy
Connection Type:BMS and IMS
Compatible With:800M4FR
800M4QT
For Sizes:1/2-2 IN
Kit Includes:Freeze Sensor in Mounting Clip, Activation Module with Mounting Hardware, Wire Nuts (2), and Power Adapter.
SKU: 88009430
For New or Existing Installs

Where to Buy
Connection Type:BMS
Compatible With:765
For Sizes:1/2-2 IN
Kit Includes:Freeze Sensor in Mounting Clip, Activation Module with Mounting Hardware, Wire Nuts (2), and Power Adapter

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