John Thompson, CEO of the Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors (APHC)will be delivering a technical briefing session on some crucial points that need to be considered when installing check valves in plumbing and heating systems.

John says, “Over the years the APHC Technical Department has seen a number of cases in which the installation of check valves in systems has led to catastrophic component failure with resulting damage to customer property.”

This session will cover the following key points that need to be considered when installing check valves in order to avoid potential component failure –

The Water Regulation requirements in relation to backflow protection

Typical applications of check valves in plumbing & heating systems

The effects of temperature and pressure on system components

How to mitigate against the effects of temperature and pressure when installing check valves

How to avoid catastrophic component failure with the humble check valve