can vent face upwards on a backflow preventer

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My boiler has a Watts Series 9D Backflow Preventer 3/4" installed and the vent is facing upwards.

Do you think its a problem or should i try turning it so it points downward. It may not be easy to turn downward. Thanks.

 

[hj]

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It shouldn't because then any discharged water stays in the body. There are steel springs in it which will deteriorate if immersed in water. This is the same reason the discharge from a T&P valve cannot run uphill.

 

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[Patrick88]

My boiler has a Watts Series 9D Backflow Preventer 3/4" installed and the vent is facing upwards.

Do you think its a problem or should i try turning it so it points downward. It may not be easy to turn downward. Thanks.

It should have union style ends on it so turning it should not be a big problem.