USC Approval !!

USC Approval on the following valves as of today!! 2 ½" Deringer 20 Horizontal  2 ½" Deringer 30 Horizontal 2 ½" Deringer 20 Vertical 2 ½" Deringer 30 Vertical 3" Deringer 20 Horizontal 3" Deringer 30 Horizontal 3" Deringer 20 Vertical 3" Deringer 30 Vertical Arguably the most exciting and successful couple of weeks in the short history of Backflow Direct. The above USC approvals provide a broad enough product offering for this small company to compete against the huge corporations in our market place. Let the fun begin. For More Information Visit our website at backflowdirect.com

6"-8" Deringer 20 Double Check Backflow Preventer Maintenance Video

We are excited to announce that the next series of our maintenance videos are now available. This series covers the isolation, disassembly, maintenance, troubleshooting and reassembly of the 6" - 8" Deringer 20 (DC). These videos can be viewed on the Backflow Direct YouTube Channel or on our website on the Downloads Page. Subscribe to the Backflow Direct Youtube Channel to view new videos first.

This is an instructional video on how to maintenance the 6" - 8" Deringer 20 Double Check Backflow Preventer. The Deringer 20 Double Check prevents non-health hazard pollutants from entering a potable water supply system when backpressure and/or backsiphonage conditions occur. For more information please visit us at backflowdirect.com

Big week! The One Year USC Field ALSO began on the following valves!

Big week! The One Year USC Field ALSO began on the following valves! 6" Deringer 20 Horizontal/Vertical 6" Deringer 30 Horizontal/Vertical 8" Deringer 20 Horizontal/Vertical 8" Deringer 30 Horizontal/Vertical We would like to thank the USC Staff for grinding out the testing and inspection of 5 separate field sites in single day. This is good day for the individuals who make a living installing, testing and maintaining backflow products. Picture shows a few of the USC field sites.

One Year USC Field began this week

The One Year USC Field began this week on the following valves! 2 ½" Deringer 40 Horizontal 2 ½" Deringer 50 Horizontal 3" Deringer 40 Horizontal 3" Deringer 50 Horizontal 4" Deringer 40 Horizontal 4" Deringer 50 Horizontal We want to say thank you to the USC Staff for the long hours of testing as we initiated 9 separate field sites in just two days.  It is a great day as every milestone like this increases the ability of our little company to compete with the giant corporations that current own the Backflow Market.  Picture shows a few of the USC field sites.

2 1/2" & 3" 20/30 Successfully Completed the USC One Year Field Test today!

The following valves successfully completed the USC One Year Field Test today!!  2 ½" Deringer 20 (DC) Horizontal/Vertical 2 ½" Deringer 30 (DCDA) Horizontal/Vertical 3" Deringer 20 (DC) Horizontal/Vertical 3" Deringer 30 (DCDA) Horizontal/Vertical Only administrative paper work is required to complete the USC approval of these products. For our little company it just does not get much better than days like today.  This pictures show each of the installed USC field sites.

6"- 8" 20/30 (DC/DCDA) Released for Field Evaluation

We are on a roll!! The 6" and 8" Deringer 20/30 (DC/DCDA) Horizontal & Vertical recently completed the USC Laboratory Evaluation and today was released for field evaluation. We expect the one year field test for these products to initiate the week of December 14, 2015. Another huge milestone for Backflow Direct. The Deringer Product Line includes a total of 20 products. As of today Backflow Direct has successfully completed the USC laboratory evaluation for 16 of these products. This picture shows the 8" Deringer 20/30 installed vertically in the USC cycle testing system.

USC Laboratory Evaluation Today for the 2 1/2" , 3", 4" 40/50 (RP/RPDA)

The 2 1/2, 3" and 4" Deringer 40/50 (RP/RPDA) recently completed the USC Laboratory Evaluation and today was released for field evaluation. We expect the one year field test for these products to initiate the week of December 14, 2015. Those familiar with the USC approval process would acknowledge that this is a very big day for Backflow Direct. This picture shows the 4" Deringer 40/50 installed in the USC cycle testing system. Thank you Matt, Lou and Brad for your dedication to this project.

Lights, Camera.....ACTION!

Backflow Direct is on location today filming our maintenance videos for the 6" & 8" Deringer 20 & 30. Our film crew spends alot of time and energy creating videos that provide clear, precise and easy to follow instructions. These videos will become available very soon, stay tuned! To view our other maintenance videos subcribe to the Backflow Direct YouTube Channel or visit our website at www.backflowdirect.com for videos and much more.

Q&A Unique Solutions Joins the Backflow Direct representative Program

Backflow Direct is pleased to announce the most recent addition to our representative program Amir Rosenfeld with Q&A Unique Solutions. Q&A will be responsible for representing Backflow Direct and The Deringer in the New York City, Long Island, Rockland County and Westchester County region. Q&A Unique Solutions was established in April of 2007 with the goal of providing cost effective high quality products and systems that operate problem free for many years. This is accomplished by using "outside the box" thinking to drive quality products and services that do not cut corners or use short cuts on projects. Q&A works closely with specifying engineers, commercial/industrial MEP contracting firms, waterworks companies and plumbing contractors to provide services such as engineering consultation services, integrated system design, custom tailored product development and product certification and listing. High quality technical support and hands on project assistance is offered directly to the installing contractor to ensure product success and excellent customer service for a long lasting relationship. It is through these practices that Q&A has built an outstanding reputation as a premiere rep firm in the New York City area. We could not be more excited to begin working with Amir and Q&A Unique Solutions and look forward a successful partnership between our companies. Welcome aboard Amir!

Newest Addition to Backflow Direct's Associate Program

Backflow Direct is pleased to announce the newest addition to our Representative Program, John and Tamra Boyce with Boyce and Associates. John and Tamra will be tasked with reping our products in Southern California. John is a veteran of the Backflow Industry and has worked for Cla-Val, Febco Bailey and A.R.I promoting the products over the past 30 plus years. Recently he and his wife Tamra ventured off to establish their own Representative Agency in the Southern California area. The experience of this group working within the Fire Protection,Waterworks Plumbing and Commercial markets has led Boyce and Associates to become one of the premiere agencies in the Southern California area. Having the opportunity to be represented by a firm with as much experience and knowledge as Boyce and Associates is something we greatly appreciate. We look forward to a successful partnership between our companies. Welcome aboard John and Tamra!

Big Dog Sales, Inc Joins the Backflow Direct Associates Program!

North West as the newest addition to our representative program! Bill will be tasked with representing our company and products in the state of Washington. Bill joins our team bringing an extensive backround in the backflow industry. He began his career owning and operating his own sales rep firm down in southern California representing the FEBCO product line during the “heyday” of the backflow industry. After 20 years of success, Bill had to part ways with the rep firm he built and went to work as a sales manager for T Christy selling plumbing, waterworks and construction materials. A decade later, Bill left T Christy and opened up his second rep firm, Big Dog Sales, representing waterworks and plumbing products throughout the states of Arizona and New Mexico. In an effort to be closer to family, Bill and his wife moved up to Washington and reestablished Big Dog Sales North West with the goal of introducing and representing products like the Deringer to the Washington market. We couldn’t be more pleased to team up with the knowledge and expertise of Bill and Big Dog Sales and we look forward to a bright and successful future between our companies. Welcome aboard Bill!

Backflow Direct Announces Exclusive Wholesale Agreement with HD Supply

SACRAMENTO, CA - October 29, 2015 – Backflow Direct, LLC today announced that it will partner with HD Supply Fire Protection (Thomasville, GA) in the territories of Northern California, Washington, Oregon and Colorado to exclusively distribute its Deringer Backflow Product Line. The Deringer product line will continue to be available directly to contractors however HD Supply Fire Protection will maintain exclusive wholesale pricing and distribution rights throughout the named territories. Backflow Direct is committed to partnering with quality wholesalers in major markets throughout North America. Backflow Direct, LLC is a designer and manufacturer of cutting edge cross connection control water quality solutions for commercial fire protection and industrial applications.

Another One Bites The Dust!

The photos below show yet ANOTHER old, corroded and problematic cast iron valve being replaced with a smaller, lighter and all stainless 4" Deringer 30. With an overall length of 18.75 inches and only weighing 51lbs installing a backflow preventer has never been less time consuming, more cost effective and safer. To learn more about the Deringer and buying direct visit our website at backflowdirect.com and dont forget to ask about our volume discounts!

VICTORY!!!

Below is a photo of a 4" Deringer 20 recently installed in Northern California. This unit is replacing an epoxy coated cast iron unit that had corroded through the body. Even when placed in a confined space like an underground vault, the Deringer's compact design can be easily installed while still leaving plenty of room for the backflow professional to be able to successfully perform the annual backflow test. To learn more about the smallest, lightest, most economical, best performing and ONLY all stainless steel backflow preventer visit our website at backflowdirect.com, and don't forget to ask about our volume discounts!

USC Approval!!

USC APPROVAL!!! Today is a landmark day for Backflow Direct as we are excited to announce that our 4" Deringer 20 and Deringer 30 are now USC Approved! That's right folks the smallest, lightest, most economical, best performing and only all stainless steel double check and double check detector assemblies are now available to purchase and install throughout the United States where a USC Approval is mandatory. The "Direct" in "Backflow Direct" means we sell directly to contractors, testers, municipalities and all other backflow professionals and because our valves are so compact we can ship regular UPS to anywhere in the country UPS delivers, including the jobsite. Visit our website at backflowdirect.com to learn more about our "game changing" product or to place an order and dont forget to ask about our volume discounts!

A Visit From Our Florida Associates United Backflow Solutions

Today, Backflow Direct had the pleasure of hosting our Florida associates Chris and CJ Hart with United Backflow Solutions for a product training day. It was a fun day as Chris and CJ got a chance to tour our factory, oversee the process of producing a Deringer valve and even had the opportunity to assemble and test a valve themselves. Providing the right knowledge and proper training can only create a successful partnership and we look forward to what the future has in store for Backflow Direct and United Backflow Solutions.

Backflow Direct Now on Linked In!

Backflow Direct now has a company LinkedIn page! Follow us for updates and help spread the word! Click the Image below to go to the Backflow Direct Linked In Page. Have a great weekend everyone!

New Video: How to Maintenance the Deringer 30 (DCDA-II)

We are excited to announce that the next series of our maintenance videos are now available.This series covers the isolation, disassembly, maintenance, troubleshooting and reassembly of the 2 1/2" - 4" Deringer 30 DCDA. These videos can be viewed on the Backflow Direct YouTube Channel or on our website on the Downloads Page. Subscribe to the Backflow Direct Youtube Channel to view new videos first.

This is an instructional video on how to maintenance the 2 ½" - 4" Deringer 30 Double Check Detector Assembly Backflow Preventer. The Deringer 30 Double Check Detector Assembly prevents non-health hazard pollutants from entering a potable water supply system when backpressure and/or backsiphonage conditions occur. Used primarily on fire sprinkler systems when monitoring of unathorized water use is required.

Texas Commission for Environmental Quality's Annual Public Drinking Water Conference

This week Backflow Direct had the opportunity to exhibit at the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality's Annual Public Drinking Water Conference. The Deringer created a "buzz" around the conference and many of the attendees stopped by our booth to see a live demonstration and to get an up close look at our 4" Deringer 20 and learn more about the many innovative features that makes this design so unique. We look forward to bringing the next generation of large diameter backflow to the state of Texas!

Virginia Chapter of the American Backflow Prevention Association

The picture below shows Brad Scott, our Director of Sales and Marketing, introducing the Deringer to the Virginia Chapter of the American Backflow Prevention Association at their quarterly meeting. The attendees at this meeting expressed repeatedly how excited they were about the many innovative features that benefit the installing contractor AND the service technician who performs the annual testing and periodical maintenance. Being given the opportunity to introduce the Deringer directly to backflow professionals in a setting where they can give immediate feedback is an invaluable experience for us and we look forward to more opportunities like this in the future!

Silver State Chapter of the American Backflow Prevention Association

Today, Backflow Direct had the opportunity to introduce the Deringer to the Silver State Chapter of the American Backflow Prevention Association. The audience provided a lot of excitement and positive feedback about features like the dual action check modules, rebuild able integrated shut off valves and the all stainless housing. Many members of the audience wanted to get a hands on demonstration of the Deringer (pictured below) and our sales and marketing director was happy to provide it. Days like today remind us how lucky we are to be in such a great industry.

2 1/2" - 4" Deringer 20 Double Check Backflow Preventer Maintenance Video

A great start to the weekend for Backflow Direct as we are pleased to introduce our first maintenance video which provides step by step instructions on how to properly maintain a 2 1/2 - 4" Deringer 20 Double Check Backflow Preventer. The video can be found on the Backflow Direct YouTube Channel or on our website on the Downloads Page. Have a great weekend everyone!

Ohio Water Environment Annual Conference and Trade Show

Today Backflow Direct exhibited at the 2015 Ohio Water Environment Annual Conference and Trade Show. The show provided a great opportunity to speak with Municipal Water Professionals, Engineers and Operators. Positive feedback and excitement from the Deringer's innovative design was the overall theme of the day and we were happy to have been a part of this event.

Welcome Aboard United Backflow Solutions!

Backflow Direct is pleased to announce the next addition to our team of associates, Chris & CJ Hart with United Backflow Solutions. United Backflow Solutions will oversee the state of Florida promoting the Deringer line to contractors & backflow professionals, gaining approvals with municipalities and water authorities as well as being an approved warranty service provider. Chris was introduced to the backflow industry in the late 1980’s when Wilkins hired his independent rep firm, Hart & Reichert Associates, to promote their backflow preventer lines. After more than a decade of success in the irrigation and plumbing backflow markets, Chris and his firm assisted in the development of the fire protection and waterworks backflow markets in the southern regions of Florida. During the recession in the late 2000’s, Hart & Reichert Associates parted ways with Wilkins and led Chris and his son CJ to establish United Backflow Solutions in 2010. United Backflow Solutions was created as a sales and marketing firm strictly dedicated to marketing and selling the next generation of backflow preventers. Utilizing their passion for the product, knowledge and experience United Backflow Solutions has had major success in introducing new and innovative backflow preventers to their local market and beyond. We are very excited to be working with United Backflow Solutions and look forward to a successful relationship between our companies. Welcome to the program guys!

Backflow Engineering Group Joins the Backflow Direct Associate Program

Backflow Direct is pleased to announce the newest member to our associate program, Scot McEwen with Backflow Engineering Group, Inc. Scot will be covering the state of Georgia promoting the Deringer line to contractors & backflow professionals, gaining approvals with municipalities and water authorities as well as being an approved warranty service provider. In 1985, Backflow Engineering Group was established shortly after Scot received his initial backflow testing certification from Dr. Palmer at the NETTI institute and was the first commercial plumbing and mechanical firm in Georgia to be dedicated solely to backflow testing, repair and installation. For many years, Scot has played a major role in the development of the cross connection control program in Georgia. From serving on the State of Georgia Environmental Protection Division panel to create a statewide curriculum for backflow testing certification, to chartering the current “Peach State 1788” chapter of ABPA, to teaching certification courses at state colleges and training facilities to future backflow and water professionals, Scot continues to be a driving force behind cross connection control regulation and education. We are excited to be working with someone with the same passion for backflow we have and look forward to a successful relationship between our companies. Welcome to the program Scot!

The Entire Deringer Product line Receives NSF Approval

Today, the entire Backflow Direct Deringer Product Line received certification per NSF/ANSI 372 Lead Free Requirements. The NSF/ANSI 372 certification is required in order sell backflow preventers in many US states [effective January 2014 per Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)]. This is a difficult, expensive, time consuming and tedious approval to obtain, however, it is a great feeling to have completed all 51 configurations of the Deringer product line in a single focused effort. NSF/ANSI 372 Approved Products: 2 ½”-3”-4”-6”-8” Deringer 20 H/V 4”-6” Deringer 20X H/V 2 ½”-3”-4”-6”-8” Deringer 30 H/V 4”-6” Deringer 30X H/V 2 ½”-3”-4”-6”-8” Deringer 40 4”-6” Deringer 40X 2 ½”-3”-4”-6”-8” Deringer 50 4”-6” Deringer 50X 2 ½”-3”-4”-6”-8” SS705

2 1/2"-4" Deringer 20 (DC) ASSE Approved!

Today, Backflow Direct has taken another big step in the approval process. We are pleased to announce that our 2 1/2 - 4" Deringer 20 DC models are now ASSE approved to be installed in the vertical orientation! This approval gives our customers an alternate option for installation when variables such as limited space are a factor and a horizontal installation is not possible. For more information and to follow the progress of our approvals please visit Backflow Directs Approvals Page.

Northern California Backflow Prevention Association

Today the Deringer was introduced to the Northern California Backflow Prevention Association at their quarterly meeting. " Slick, cool design, innovative and game changer" were just a few of the descriptions the attendees gave as feedback. Its a great feeling to know other backflow professionals have these kind of things to say about our valve!

NFSA Trade Show in Orlando Florida

Backflow Direct exhibited at its first national trade show (NFSA) in Orlando Florida this last week. The positive response to the Deringer product and the direct sales model was greater than we could have possibly hoped. It was great to see Kent Powell back in his element...passionately promoting a product in an industry he thoroughly enjoys.

The Michigan customer search efforts began this week.

The Michigan customer search efforts began this week. We are a small family company and even my children Hunter and Rylee are pitching in by creating product literature packets for delivery to future customers (shown in picture). Again many thanks to Lisa and Brad for taking on the tough job of creating a state by state customer data base. After Michigan we are on to Illinois another ASSE state.

The OHIO Blitz has officially begun!

The OHIO Blitz has officially begun! Ohio accepts the installation of Backflow Preventers with ASSE, UL and FM approvals. For the last two weeks we have been cold calling Backflow Professionals throughout the greater Columbus region obtaining contacts and addresses for our first product mailer which includes literature, spec sheets, price list and product comparisons. It really feels like the early days at Ames…exciting times! Thank you Lisa and Brad for your nose to the grind stone commitment to our OHIO Blitz. After Ohio...Michigan is our next blitz effort.

American Fire Sprinkler Association Sacramento Chapter's Annual Trade Show!

Last night, Backflow Direct exhibited at the American Fire Sprinkler Association Sacramento Chapter's annual Trade Show! Below is our director of sales and marketing Brad introducing the Deringer and explaining our direct sales model to a few attendees. We look forward to having more chances like this to interact with backflow professionals and keep empowering the backflow community!

Backflow Direct's First Publication Advertisement

Below is Backflow Direct's first publication advertisement that was created for the NFSA 2015 Trade Show. Tell us what you think. We always love hearing from our audience!

FM Certificate of Compliance for 2 1/2' - 4" 20/30 Backflow Valves

A huge day...Backflow Direct also received FM Approval and FM Certificates of Compliance today for the following Deringer valves. 2 1/2" Deringer 20 DC Horizontal & Vertical Orientations 3" Deringer 20 DC Horizontal & Vertical Orientations 4" Deringer 20 DC Horizontal & Vertical Orientations 2 1/2" Deringer 30 DCDA Horizontal & Vertical Orientations 3" Deringer 30 DCDA Horizontal & Vertical Orientations 4" Deringer 30 DCDA Horizontal & Vertical Orientations We continuously post our product approval progress to demonstrate to our customers our absolute commitment to the successful approval of the entire Deringer product line. Special thank you to Chris, Lou and Matt for their dedication to the timely completion of this project.

FM Certificate of Compliance for SS705 Butterfly Valves

Backflow Direct received FM Approval and FM Certificates of Compliance today for the following valves. 2 1/2" SS705 Stainless Steel Butterfly Valve  3" SS705 Stainless Steel Butterfly Valve  4" SS705 Stainless Steel Butterfly Valve 6" SS705 Stainless Steel Butterfly Valve 8" SS705 Stainless Steel Butterfly Valve This finalizes all approvals necessary for this product line. Feels good to check this one off the list.

Backflow Preventor Valve Production

After nearly 2 1/2 years of building Backflow Direct, it feels really good to be producing valves again. Now that we have the best product on the market we look forward to providing our customers with the best customer service in the industry.

Backflow Direct Open For Business!!!

Ladies and Gentleman (drumroll please........) Backflow Direct is now officially open for business! Please log on to our website at backflowdirect.com to view our products, download specification sheets, get up to date info on approvals and get an in depth look at what makes the Deringer backflow line so revolutionary. Like all backflow pro's we know that maintaining a clean public drinking water supply through backflow prevention can be alot of work, but also can be very expensive as well. Under our "direct" sales model we sell DIRECT to the installing contractor without utilizing wholesale or retail distributors. This allows us to have the best pricing on the market today! We are always looking for more efficient ways to serve our customers, please let us know if there is anything we can do to better your experience with us by either contacting us through the website or directly at (916) 760-4524.

ASSE Approval!

Today, Backflow Direct celebrated a major achievement in the approval process for the Deringer backflow line. The Deringer 20 (DC) in sizes 2.5 - 4" in horizontal orientation is now officially ASSE approved!  We are excited to be able to offer this innovative backflow preventer to states accepting ASSE approval. Thank you to the folks at ASSE for the quick response to our applications. Stay tuned for more approval announcements coming soon!

Great News from FM!

Today we received the following message from Chris, our project engineer at FM: "I am happy to report that ALL your butterfly valve testing was completed successfully today." This is great news as the FM approval of the entire Deringer Product Line is dependent upon the FM approval of the SS705 butterfly valve line. FM approval of the Deringer line will happen as soon as mid-February!

Backflow Direct Director of Sales & Marketing

We would like to welcome the newest member of the Backflow Direct Team, Brad. Brad Scott joins the Backflow Direct team as the DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING, responsible for maintaining a positive and efficient sales experience under our direct sales model, creating new and dynamic marketing strategies for the Deringer Line, providing technical and customer support, and contributing to the assembly of the Backflow Direct ASSOCIATE PROGRAM. Brad started in the backflow industry at the age of 14 years old assisting his father in backflow repairs and installations. Shortly after graduating high school Brad became a certified backflow tester through the California/Nevada chapter of the American Water Works Association. In 2007, alongside his father, Brad assisted in opening Backflow Technologies, a Sacramento based sales and service company strictly dedicated to backflow. Over the next seven years Brad gained comprehensive knowledge and experience in backflow sales and consulting, troubleshooting technical problems for testers/contractors in the field and spending many hours doing testing, repairs and installations. It is through this broad skill set and extensive background in the backflow industry that Brad will make a great addition to the Backflow Direct team.