How to fix a leaking backflow preventer - repair Zurn Wilkins 950 950XL 975 975XL
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- čas přidán 22. 07. 2024
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When your backflow preventer is leaking from the vent at the bottom there is something you can do. If you did not winterize it and it is cracked, you will need to buy a new one. These are pricey to replace but not so bad to fix. The unit I am working on is a Zurn Wilkins Model 975XL but these repairs will also work on 950 950XL 975 models.
You can get repair kits like the one linked above. Be sure to check your models number before ordering to make sure you get the right parts. Here are a few other kits:
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If you do need to replace your entire unit or parts of one be prepared that the retailer may tell you your old system is up to code anymore and you need a new one. Buying a new backflow preventer usually costs $200 or more just for the unit.
Good luck with your repair!
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Thank you, Adam... Guys like you taking the time to make life easier for all of us homeowners is greatly appreciated!
Thank you Adam!! I have been struggling when i watered my lawn and just came across your video. Took less than 5 minutes to find the debris, reverse the washer and get the unit back together. NO LEAKS!!!! Awesome!
You are awesome, Adam. I had a huge leak, and your DIY fixed it right up. Honestly, I didn't think it would work but I was 100% wrong. This fixed literally saved me around $400-$550. I really appreciate you taking the time to make this video. And thanks to CZcams for providing this free service.
I love videos that are straight to the point, no fluff and all you need to know to get the job done. You nailed it!
Thank you! Local plumber took one look at the Zurn Wilkins 975XL2 (1") outside the house, came back from his truck and quoted $2000 to replace it. No thank you, checked CZcams and watched your video, opened Check Valve #1 and found a tear in the orange seal ring. Our local plumbing supply store had a maintenance parts kit (springs, seals, relief diaphragm gasket, o-rings, grease, ~$45). This repair was very quick and easy, your video was inspirational on fixing ourselves. We had to also replace the relief valve diaphragm gasket and seal (the torn seal in CV1 did not totally stop the vent flow), and did Check Valve #2 as long as we had everything underway. The Zurn website had 2 helpful videos as well. Thanks!! Still can't believe the plumber that didn't try the simple and inexpensive repair!
Some plumbers around here are not licensed to tear into a backflow. So they just replace the entire unit. So stupid.
It takes a 40hour class that companies don't want to pay for and pay the plumber to take.
I had no idea what was going on so haphazardly googled what I thought I needed help with and up popped your video. After viewing your video only once I went outside and took care of the problem in less than 10 minutes ... and I’m “handy” challenged! The process was perfectly stated and so easily understood. Thank you!!!
You just saved me over $400 to have a plumber come out and remove gravel. Did it myself, you were spot on with the gravel and thanks for the tip on flushing. Had the water line repaired and there was some gravel in the valve. Thank you very much!
Adam, thanks so much for posting this video. I am yet another person that was helped by it. Lunker, I appreciated all of your comments except one. Don't tell Adam "You missed many things in this video but at least you tried" (you must be a young pup). Thank him for posting the video and not disabling the comments so that you could add a lot of good information that was missing. I was in the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union myself (I'm an old pup) for some time and have not been afraid to tackle any plumbing job around the house until this one. Then I saw this video and had it fixed in a few minutes. The one tip I will add that was taught to me a long time ago by an oldtimer in the trades was to use Vaseline anytime I was using an O Ring or Compression Ring in plumbing (sink, drain, whatever). I used it on the O Ring and I even used a little on the poppet gasket after I flipped it over (and put a little Sharpie dot on the top of the washer so I knew which way was out). I wiped off all the excess Vaseline though so it left a film. Stretched the spring a tad put it back together and no more leaking.
Wow! Exactly what I needed to see. Also a 10 min fix and zero leaking. Thanks!
This was the exact problem I had. Your video was the perfect explanation and demonstration. I got it fixed in less than 5 minutes. Thanks!
I was having this exact problem and these instructions solved it. I went to Lowe's and they told me it was a split from winter and that I needed to replace it. I was surprised because I clear my own lines pretty thoroughly and I haven't had a problem before. I bought the new backflow preventer and thought first to see if there were any videos about similar issues. This video saved me $100 dollars and a few hours back from my day! Thanks!
You're a lifesaver! I fixed mine and I'm so relieved to not have to buy a new one or something like that.
Saved me a bunch of time. 10 minute fix, zero leaking now. Thanks for the great video.
Adam. You're a saint. It fixed my leak! Turned the seal around and that was causing the leak. Mine was an Appalo.
Super helpful. This literally was the exact problem I had. Couldn't have been easier to fix after watching your video. Thank you!
Brad Whitford same here!!
Amazingly simple! After watching this video it took me less than 10 minutes to gather my tools, run through the checks, reverse the washer, put everything back together, & test. Problem solved. Thanks so much for posting.
Worked for me on the back flow valve coming into my house from main (ie: not on irrigation). Note, I did it twice in a row because after the first time, more grit got in there. The second time did the trick. Thank you! You just saved me a $900 replacement repair (as quoted by local plumber).
This is the best DIY guide ever, thanks so much for this!
Great simple video. I work with pvc all day and you made back flows not so scary. Thanks, I appreciate your video
Superb video! Very well imaged, to the point and with clear complete instructions. It is surprisingly difficult to make a good DIY video, but this one nails it. And the solution worked. Should be a model for others.
As a DIYer, for the very first time, I replaced the broken valve (the original froze). Installation went well. But when I charged the system, water was pouring from the BRAND NEW valve. I couldn't believe it. But, I followed your instructions and determined that check valve #1 was at fault. I removed it and sure enough, the there was debris on the BRAND NEW gasket. I cleaned it off, put if back together, re-charged the system and... no leaks! You had it exactly right! Thank you for making it easy, for teaching me, and for saving me big bucks!!
Worked like a charm--debris in Check Valve #1 just like this video. Flipped the rubber seal--no leak. Saved the money and time of getting a plumber out. Thanks!
I was heading to the store to buy a new back flow preventer. Thought I'd check out youtube first. Cleaned out the #1 valve just like your video instructed and it stopped leaking from the bottom. (10 mins. tops) Amazing ...you just saved me $400. Thank you Sir ! Bill Sawyer/ Raleigh NC
Perfect! Took 5 mins. Thank you! Any suggestions about explaining to the wife why it took me two months to get to this?
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😂😂😂. That's in the next video
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Thanks for the video. My vent was leaking. Followed your steps. Found the debris (small piece of plastic) preventing valve #1 from closing. Removed it. Works now. Saved me a bunch of time and money. Thanks again.
Fixed! You just saved me a ton of money vs. calling a plumber. Wish I had watched it days ago so I didn’t leak hundreds of gallons. Thank very, very much.
Adam, watched your video. Like one of the previous commenters, I followed your directions and fixed my drip in less than 10 minutes. I have no idea how much it would have cost me to get a plumber to look at it. Thank you so much.
I have to watch this video each season to fix the same problem. Perfect every time. Thanks Adam!
Great video..my newly installed backflow preventer was leaking from the vent..as instructed I pulled the cover off the number one check valve and found a small piece of plastic that was preventing it from closing..removed it and all is good. Thank you.
Thanks for the video. Followed your instructions and fixed my leak in under 5 minutes.
Thank you! I just followed instructions, unscrewed both relief valves as I didn’t see any debris in #1. Upon reinstall and water turned back on, leak is gone! Will check back tomorrow. Thanks for the video!
Thank you. Flipped the seals over and all fixed in ten minutes. Great tip!
I just fixed my leak, as a single mom, this was very helpful!! My problem was not debris, but the rubber seal had somehow got tangled in the spring! It was preventing a seal. I took the top off and untangled it, and now it's working perfectly. Thank you!!
Adam, thanks so much for a clear and concise video. I had the exact issue you described. Used your fix, found a shard of hard plastic, and it's fixed! Thank you for saving me an expensive service call!
I had fixed my back flow preventer a few years ago but forgot about how easily debris can cause it to leak. One minute and it was fixed! Thanks for the video.
Thanks, Adam, I really appreciate this video. Thank you for taking the time to explain how to fix it. And not only that but giving the part names and how it works. ❤
Exactly what I needed, thank you for this video!
Great job. One off the best plumbing videos I have seen. Bravo!
Thanks Adam! That was one of the most helpful and easiest videos to understand!👍
Great video, just installed the backflow valve after the winter season and notices a leak. Watched the video and sure enough it was the valve #1 issue. Cleaned the gasket but still leaked although less. I reversed the gasket and it was fixed. Great video!
Solved my problem. It was the #1 valve. Easy to do with your instructions. I cleaned everything and flipped the rubber seal as there was an unusual indentation on it.
Thank you Adam ! Good demonstration and explanation. When backing the top of #1 valve, I found the seal plunger under the spring stuck. No spring pressure when removing the cap. Cleaned it, reversed the rubber seal at the plunger valve, problem solved ! Thanks again !
Thanks Adam, I was able to follow your step by step video and it worked, no more leaks.
Bro. You are the man. Such details and easy to follow instructions. I’m so happy I found your channel.
Nicely done, very clear organized instructions and sharp video. Thanks.
Awesome! Thanks you so much for the video. You saved me money, work and time. My rental was doing this exact thing after I replaced a shut off section of the backflow. Once I opened it up like you showed it had debris on the rubber seat area. It need to be fixed because the lawn was burning up.
Brilliant! I was figuring I'd have to wait for a plumber, pay them a few hundred buck... instead, I just fixed it myself in 10 minutes. THANK YOU! FYI, I don't have that exact model, but your video was so clear, it was easy to figure it out.
Hi Adam. Thank you. Best I have seen on CZcams. Very informative and to the point. No none seance. you saved me a lot of time and money. straight to the point no show. thank you. put more videos. you are the best. Ben
Fantastic, super easy to follow video that saved me a very expensive plumber's service call. Thanks you Adam.
I had a slow seak in valve 1 and cleared the debris as you showed in your video. Now I'm all set- thank you!
This video saved me lots of headache AND money. I had no idea the solution would be so simple. Thank you!
Thank you for posting this - it helped me a lot.
Thanks for this video, it helped me fix my leaking backflow valve in 15 minutes.
Worked on my parents bpv today and had this problem. My Dad hates this part of summerizing their house because of these things. He's had to replace them so man times, however he's never had this exact problem. Was worried we'd have to take the entire thing apart to try and repair it. Less than 5 minutes after this video I had it fixed and working perfectly. Huge relief, thank you for this.
This is an Awesome tutorial!!! I thank you so much for sharing this video! It works exactly like you have demonstrated. 😊
Perfect thanks for taking the time to shoot the video.
excellent video I appreciate you posting. very well done.
Thank you for your good videos I saved plumber charges for two hours. Appreciated
Oh My Gosh! You are a genius! I just fixed the problem by watching your video. Can't thank you enough!
Worked like a charm! Took five minutes and fixed it, saving me probably $150 service charge for a visit.
I want to sincerely thank you for posting that video. I was just about to call an irrigation place to look at my ins since it was doing exactly what you showed. Sure enough I took off cap number one and there was debris. You rarely find help videos that are precise, but yours was perfect. Thank you so much for doing that. You saved me a bunch of inconvenience. Have a blessed day.
You are so welcome!
Went through a ton of videos for this and yours sir is the Most informative, Thanks for taking the time to post it.
That worked perfectly! You are awesome!
Solved my problem! Shady local plumber wanted $793 to replace the entire backflow! THANK YOU!!!!
This was super helpful and exactly what I was looking for, thank you!!
My backflow was leaking as described. Called the irrigation person. He installed a new backflow for $450. Sure wish I had looked at your excellent video. If it happens again, I will know what to do. Thanks so much.
Great video! You did a great job explaining everything!!
This was an awesome tutorial! Thanks bud
Excellent video. Well done.
Excellent video for help me understand my backflow valve. Thanks!
Great video ! Simple and explained everything very well
Appreciate this video! Helped me fix the leak. Now I am wondering that since we don't have an irrigation system any longer ( previous homeowner took the system with them ) can I just close the valves off completely?
Thank you! Worked exactly as shown!
Thank you thank you thank you - this video saved me a costly repairman visit and risk of being ripped off.
Great job explaining! Thanks.
Worked like a charm. Big props and thanks
Adam, excellent walkthrough!
Worked like a charm! Great video!
Dude - you just saved me a few hundred bucks. Seriously - thank you. Plastic shavings right where you said they’d be.
Well done. Thanks for posting.
Thank you great videos. Your an awesome teacher.
Great video and thanks. I got my backflow valve issue resolved in about 10 mins and likely saved several hundred dollars by not having to call a plumber. God bless You and God bless CZcams.
Thanks, this saved me a plumber visit. Super easy fix, debris in the #1 chamber.
Excellent! Thanks for your easy explanation and video. Saved me a big headache.
Great explanation. Very useful information.
Great video that explained everything quickly and accurately. I cleaned both of my valves in less than 10 minutes and had it lubricated and leak free because of this video. Thanks again!
This did the trick, thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you. This was my exact problem. Perfect fix.
Thanks for this! Saved me a $295 call to the emergency plumber and I've learned something new. Much appreciated!
NICE VID ADAM,VERY HELPFUL...
Thanks for the video, it was EXACTLY what I needed.
This just did the trick for me! Thanks dude
Great video super simple I will take mine apart at lunch.
Thank you, it helped with my backflow issue.
Straight to the point! Thank you.
Great advice--works like a charm.
Exactly as you described. Fixed the issue. Thanks a ton.
Thank you. Verizon cut my sprinkle line, and when they reconnected, my value started linking, and you were correct. Thanks, you
It’s really helpful 👍
Excellent video!