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BACK SIPHONAGE
Reversal of flow (backflow) due to a reduction in system pressure, which causes a negative or subatmospheric pressure to exist at a site in the water system.
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Ampere or Amp
A unit of electrical current. The unit is used to specify the movement of electrical charge per unit time through a conductor.
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APPLICATION RATE
The rate at which water is applied to the turf or ornamental plantings. Also refers to the amount of water applied to a given area in one hour. (See also: Precipitation Rate )
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Arc
Describes how far around in a circular pattern a sprinkler will rotate or spray. (A sprinkler with a 90° arc would spray a quarter circle pattern.)
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AS-BUILT PLAN
A complete plan of an installed irrigation system designating valve, sprinkler and controller locations, routing of pipe and control wire. The plan includes all changes to the orig [..]
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backflow
The unwanted reverse flow of liquids in a piping system.
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backflow preventer
A device installed between the point of connection and the sprinklers that is designed to prevent the backflow of contaminated water into the potable water supply.
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Types of backflow preventers include
Air gap A backflow technique utilizing a physical separation or air gap between two piping systems or hydraulic devices. Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker (AVB) An ant [..]
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BRACKISH WATER
Water polluted or contaminated by organic matter, salts or acids, or a combination thereof.
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BUBBLER
A water emission device that applies water directly to the soil surface, or that throws water a short distance, on order of one foot, before water contacts the soil. Back to Top
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