Does this look like a backflow preventer?
It looks like a drain cap, but I’ve never seen a plastic one, and it doesn’t look like there are any openings underneath. I supposed it drains from the bottom, but I just realized that, 
, so I didn’t try to open that valve…
(Which should be open if that’s the case)
Sediment trap.
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it certainly doesn’t look like mine…
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Not really, and it isn’t compliant with our requirements for an approved one either.
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Looks like a filter housing.
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Hey Daniel,
It is likely a spin down filter. Mostly common on well systems. It is designed to catch the larger particles, 50-200 microns range usually. Did the home have a well system?
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There are several types or designs on backflow preventers for domestic and fire. Usually a visual indicator for me is the valve assembly and test cocks.
Watts mfg has a pretty big market share in the south.
https://www.watts.com/products/plumbing-flow-control-solutions/backflow-preventers
No, city water. And this was definitely the sprinkler line.
I turned off the valve when testing the sprinklers to make sure
I’m with Ray. It’s likely a filter, similar to these…
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That’s it!
Thanks!
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Thanks! So I will call out lack of back flow
There used to be a “solved” button. I don’t see it now
@ruecker has it.
I love how HD lists things. Technically what you pictured in the HD image is a vacuum breaker.
I’ve seen the similar filter systems as others have mentioned on commercial properties and systems with a well, but not on a municipal supplied residential system. That’s interesting…
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That’s it!!
Thanks!
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