This month’s trend focuses on Backflow Preventers.
Manufacturers and distributors agree that smaller, more compact designs are the driving force behind the latest trend in backflow prevention. According to Danfoss Flomatic Corp. Vice President Sales and Marketing Nick Farrara, “Backflow preventers are becoming smaller, lighter and more compact in general.” Kris Munson, national marketing manager for Watts Water Technologies, agrees, explaining, “We are seeing lighter weight units and shorter overall lay length. As mechanical rooms tend to get smaller every year, having a backflow preventer that is lightweight and has a short overall lay length is important to designers and installers since space is at a premium. Having a device that is easy to service is an added benefit.”