Champion-Arrowhead LLC Introduction of Double-Arrow Wall Hydrant: ASSE 1053 Approved and Meets Lead-free Regulations
Champion-Arrowhead LLC announces the introduction of its new Double-Arrow Wall Hydrant. The Double-Arrow is a frost-proof wall hydrant with two yet independently operating check valves assembled in tandem to provide backflow protection. The new Double-Arrow wall hydrant meets ASSE 1053 requirements. The Double-Arrow also meets the new lead-free regulations such as the California Assembly Bill 1953 (AB-1953) that goes in effect on January 2010.
Los Angeles, CA, June 26, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Champion-Arrowhead LLC announces the introduction of its new Double-Arrow Wall Hydrant. The Double-Arrow is a frost-proof wall hydrant with two yet independently operating check valves assembled in tandem to provide backflow protection. The first check valve has two check surfaces and the second check valve has one, for a total of three check surfaces. In addition to double-check backflow protection, the Double-Arrow drains for frost-proof protection and meets the new lead-free regulations.
Backflow in the water lines is caused by a sudden drop in water pressure within the pipes. The drop in water pressure can be caused by a sudden spike in use of water within a home, a broken water main, a fire nearby where the Fire Department is using large quantities of water, or simply by opening a fire hydrant nearby to test it. A Backflow event is instantaneous and short lived. Since water lines for the outside of a house are directly connected to the water lines inside the house, anything around a garden hose connected to a garden valve can get sucked into the water pipes to contaminate the drinking water.
The new Double-Arrow wall hydrant meets ASSE 1053 requirements for double check valve protection against backflow. The first check valve is a unique thread-on vacuum breaker that allows the hydrant to drain away from the hands of the operator and away from the building. The second check valve is inside the hydrant near the inlet pipe connection. The second check valve has two check surfaces that stop any backflow of water into the water pipe. This design configuration provides more than double the protection against backflow. If the first check valve fails to prevent backflow, the second check valve is equipped with a double-layered barrier to stop the backflow from entering the water supply.
Being ASSE 1053 approved means that Double-Arrow has been formally tested for its double check valve protection and freeze resistance. The Double Arrow allows the water to drain out for frost-proof protection. Other popular wall hydrants with double check valve protection only meet ASSE 1052 and are not specifically ASSE 1053 approved. Not being ASSE 1053 approved means that a hydrant was not tested for frost-proof protection.
The Double Arrow is available with a stainless steel box that has a patented wall clamping system. The Double-Arrow wall clamping system is designed to accommodate walls up to 10” in thickness. Finally, the Double-Arrow meets the new lead-free regulations such as the California Assembly Bill 1953 (AB-1953) that goes in effect on January 2010.
About Champion-Arrowhead LLC. The company consists of two of the best known brand names in the plumbing and irrigation industries. Champion-Arrowhead LLC was formed by Champion Irrigation LLC acquiring Arrowhead Brass Products LLC in 2006, making it one of the last US manufacturers of innovative and high quality brass products for the plumbing and irrigation industries. Champion Irrigation, founded in 1936 and Arrowhead Brass Products, founded in 1937 have over 140 years of experience and brand recognition. The company has several innovative new products including Arrow-Breaker, a patented technology, which is available in all connections and sizes for hose bibbs and Frost Free hydrants. A complete selection of the company's products can be seen at www.championarrowhead.com.
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Backflow in the water lines is caused by a sudden drop in water pressure within the pipes. The drop in water pressure can be caused by a sudden spike in use of water within a home, a broken water main, a fire nearby where the Fire Department is using large quantities of water, or simply by opening a fire hydrant nearby to test it. A Backflow event is instantaneous and short lived. Since water lines for the outside of a house are directly connected to the water lines inside the house, anything around a garden hose connected to a garden valve can get sucked into the water pipes to contaminate the drinking water.
The new Double-Arrow wall hydrant meets ASSE 1053 requirements for double check valve protection against backflow. The first check valve is a unique thread-on vacuum breaker that allows the hydrant to drain away from the hands of the operator and away from the building. The second check valve is inside the hydrant near the inlet pipe connection. The second check valve has two check surfaces that stop any backflow of water into the water pipe. This design configuration provides more than double the protection against backflow. If the first check valve fails to prevent backflow, the second check valve is equipped with a double-layered barrier to stop the backflow from entering the water supply.
Being ASSE 1053 approved means that Double-Arrow has been formally tested for its double check valve protection and freeze resistance. The Double Arrow allows the water to drain out for frost-proof protection. Other popular wall hydrants with double check valve protection only meet ASSE 1052 and are not specifically ASSE 1053 approved. Not being ASSE 1053 approved means that a hydrant was not tested for frost-proof protection.
The Double Arrow is available with a stainless steel box that has a patented wall clamping system. The Double-Arrow wall clamping system is designed to accommodate walls up to 10” in thickness. Finally, the Double-Arrow meets the new lead-free regulations such as the California Assembly Bill 1953 (AB-1953) that goes in effect on January 2010.
About Champion-Arrowhead LLC. The company consists of two of the best known brand names in the plumbing and irrigation industries. Champion-Arrowhead LLC was formed by Champion Irrigation LLC acquiring Arrowhead Brass Products LLC in 2006, making it one of the last US manufacturers of innovative and high quality brass products for the plumbing and irrigation industries. Champion Irrigation, founded in 1936 and Arrowhead Brass Products, founded in 1937 have over 140 years of experience and brand recognition. The company has several innovative new products including Arrow-Breaker, a patented technology, which is available in all connections and sizes for hose bibbs and Frost Free hydrants. A complete selection of the company's products can be seen at www.championarrowhead.com.
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