Chuck Rawas
New Member
Hello
I recently had a backflow presenter installed by a licensed plumber along with a sump pump that’s located inside a big barrel. I’ve found that the flapper of the backflow valve hardly ever opens when I flush a toilet or run a sink or whatever. The only time I see it open is when I fill up the basement bathtub high enough for water pressure to build and then the flapper opens somewhat. Not even halfway. Is this a problem or is this how it’s supposed to work? Seems like poor design because the flapper seems too heavy and the toilet flushes are not powerful enough anymore in this area with water conservation measures in place. Anyone have this issue?
I recently had a backflow presenter installed by a licensed plumber along with a sump pump that’s located inside a big barrel. I’ve found that the flapper of the backflow valve hardly ever opens when I flush a toilet or run a sink or whatever. The only time I see it open is when I fill up the basement bathtub high enough for water pressure to build and then the flapper opens somewhat. Not even halfway. Is this a problem or is this how it’s supposed to work? Seems like poor design because the flapper seems too heavy and the toilet flushes are not powerful enough anymore in this area with water conservation measures in place. Anyone have this issue?