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Febco

A brand of Watts Water Technologies
Founded 1950 United States mid-range price

About Febco

Febco is a leading manufacturer of backflow prevention devices and pressure vacuum breakers, now a brand within Watts Water Technologies. Originally founded in Fresno, California in 1950, Febco products are widely specified by engineers and plumbing professionals for protecting potable water supplies from contamination caused by backflow. Their devices are used in irrigation, fire protection, commercial plumbing, and industrial applications.

Known for: Industry-leading backflow prevention devices and pressure vacuum breakers for potable water protection

Product Categories

Valves

Febco manufactures backflow prevention assemblies including reduced pressure zone (RPZ) devices, double check valve assemblies, pressure vacuum breakers, and atmospheric vacuum breakers. Their 765 PVB and 825Y RPZ are among the most widely specified backflow preventers in the US for irrigation, commercial, and fire protection systems.

Product Lines: 765 Pressure Vacuum Breaker 825Y RPZ Assembly 850 Double Check 805Y RPZ 720A Pressure Vacuum Breaker
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Certifications & Standards

ASSE Listed UL Listed CSA Certified NSF/ANSI 61

Warranty

Limited warranty varies by product; backflow preventers typically warranted against defects

Related How-To Guides

How to Replace a Shut-Off Valve

Swap a stuck, leaking, or unreliable shut-off valve for a modern quarter-turn ball valve -- compression, threaded, and push-fit connections all covered.
How to Adjust a Pressure Reducing Valve

Test your water pressure, find the PRV on your main line, and adjust it to a safe 50-60 PSI -- before high pressure wears out your fixtures, appliances, and water heater.
How to Fix a Leaking Gate Valve

Stop a dripping gate valve stem -- tighten the packing nut, replace the packing, or swap the whole valve for a ball valve, depending on what the situation calls for.

Common Problems

Stuck Shut-Off Valve

Usually discovered during an emergency -- something is leaking and the valve will not budge. Older gate valves seize after years of disuse. Fix ranges from penetrating oil and patience to full replacement.
Leaking Valve Stem

Water dripping from around the valve handle or packing nut -- packing failure, not a pipe leak. Fix is usually tightening the nut or replacing the packing, often with the water still on.
PRV Failure -- High Water Pressure

Failing PRV lets dangerously high pressure into the house. Bursts supply lines, damages appliances, causes hammer, shortens fixture life, leaks everywhere. Normal is 40-60 PSI. Above 80 is dangerous and needs immediate attention.