My Back Flow Device Is NOT Sealing "It Is Chugging"

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My Back Flow Device Is NOT Sealing "It Is Chugging"

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4 жыл бұрын

This is a quick video tutorial on explanation of a common problem property owners have when their back flow is not sealing. Some say it looks like the back flow is "Chugging". Common problem when turning on an irrigation system.

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@sayitaintso417 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this easy enough for a stressed pregnant woman to understand. No other video talked about the instantaneous seal like you did! I feel so empowered. I could buy a stroller with the money I saved with this video ❤️

@Alex-Zone Жыл бұрын

I hope your seal didn't break while you were in the middle of watching this video on broken seals! Although rough, you'll be glad you watched it to the end. Knowledge is its own reward! Did you name the baby Chuggi? Pronounced like Chun Li. Or the more formal Backflow P. Jones? Or did you name it after the plumber whom you called? CONGRATULATIONS!! 😉 👍

@MyKkata Жыл бұрын

You are a life saver! I watched a bunch of KZfaq videos on this topic and yours was the only one that explained the issue and solution clearly. Thank you

@jacquelinechambers333 Жыл бұрын

JUST the video I needed. I was certain we needed a full replacement or at least a repair. Found this video after I disassembled the whole thing (sigh) and this is all i had to do in the 1st place. Husband normally does this and Im proud to have figured it out myself! thanks for a great, detailed video!

@mattbustos522 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I replaced bonnet and it kept pouring out water, but that's because I was slowly turning it on, expecting an instant seal. You mention turning it on to full right away, so that the pressure will create the seal, and this worked.

@harrybosch8972 3 жыл бұрын

My Febco is 5 years old when I changed it last. Pulled it apart and didn't find anything wrong. Found this video Baa Boom fixed my leaking from top. Haha Thanks Mr. Schepers. When I closed both lines and started up the house line first build the pressure and then opened the irrigation. Viola no leak from top.

@byerleyar Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was turning the valve on the downstream side on too quickly so the water was spraying out from beneath the cap. Your video showed that you turn that valve on slowly and that was the missing piece for me. Thank you again. I am now subscribing to your channel.

@oneout72 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for posting this video - this was exactly what was wrong with my system and its working like a champ now

@dsakfonggmail Жыл бұрын

Thank you - bought a new gasket and went from a slow leak to this chugging. Tightening the top nut and then performing this sequence worked well.

@GH-og3gc Жыл бұрын

Repaired mine last winter as it froze quite quickly and broke. Did everything slow and steady as to not brake anything - just not enough pressure for the pop and socket to seal. Great video - Thanks!

@raphaellouvrier7456 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I was about to go the "repair" route and I just needed to follow the proper sequence to resolve my issue.

@romurphy8869 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to go home and try this, i just replaced the poppet and bonnet and thats the problem am facing now. Edit: My problem have been fixed. Thanks a lot.

@chuckolu4394 3 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot, you saved me lots of money. I kept turning the water slowly and expecting the seal. I turned it off trying to call a professional, but gave it another try with your video. Turned it full blast and it sealed instantly. I thought I was going to have to replace the whole thing again.

@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems 3 ай бұрын

Nice work, thanks for watching!

@cableguyzne Жыл бұрын

Mine was doing this while using air to blow out system, must've started to low on air pressure...followed ur vid and it fixed it. Thanks

@dennisdinser7386 Жыл бұрын

Perfect solution to my frustration. Thank you for posting it.

@nataliaforeman7032 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate this video, this solved my issue and I am very happy I didn't call for a repairman, which I thought I should do when I saw that water chugging!

@chriscpo0699 2 ай бұрын

Awesome video. Certainly saved me some cash in having someone come out to look at this.

@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@titaniumspecial4207 Ай бұрын

@@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems Mine was making noises and vibration, I replace poppet assembly but still makes noises, any Idea how to solve? I made to sure to bleed air out, it rattles up at the top of the assembly before and after new repair.

@Orangewood76 2 жыл бұрын

I'm almost upset that it was that simple- THANK YOU.

@goggutube 2 ай бұрын

Man, I installed the same bonnet and popper, had a spare, but this time, it kept leaking. I closed the underground valve off as you showed, then turned it on, and it sealed right away. Unfortunately for me, it revealed another issue down in the control box area, but it is no longer leaking under the bell hood. Thank you sir!

@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@darrenherbst5572 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much - I thought for sure I needed a new one - but I did what you said and Boom it worked - saved me 159 for the part and I’m sure 100 for instal so I’ll be eating my T-bones and thanking you !!!

@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@mskikitv1681 Ай бұрын

Thank you! This saved me $$$

@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@aungnaing7973 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, you saved me the time and the money.

@erianaya7830 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! Was able to fix my system.

@kenk9532 3 жыл бұрын

Just what I needed to get the device to seal.

@bili8888 2 жыл бұрын

Greatly appreciate the video, this morning while I was fertilizing the lawn, I noticed back flow was "Chugging". Watched the video and followed the instruction and no more water chugging with the sprinkler working nicely after I re-pressured the system. Should I replace the bonnet and poppet anyway? I am afraid one day it leaks again especially if no one is home. Thanks again !

@ifynwugbana6889 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! You saved me money!

@captainawesome3655 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It work exactly how u explained it.

@Anna.Summer 6 ай бұрын

Thank you do much! I thought it was broken when I see that much water bursting out. Was thinking to ask help from plumber 😅

@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems 6 ай бұрын

Hello, glad we can help!

@barracuda861 3 ай бұрын

My system had stink bugs clogging the bonnet. Removed the bonnet and check valve and ran the water to flush them out.

@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems 3 ай бұрын

Hello, yeah that is not uncommon!

@paulcalzolano9074 28 күн бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! awesome!!

@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems 28 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@nickp3836 Ай бұрын

Thanks so mich for this video. Very helpful. I do have a question though - when i turned the outdoor valve on, I started losing water pressure inside (sinks, toilets, etc.). Would that indicate a break somewhere in the irrigation line? Internal water works fine when external isn’t on. Thanks again!

@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems Ай бұрын

Hello, it could be or just the irrigation lines filling taking a majority of the water. Hopefully after the irrigation lines are pressurized you regain pressure inside.

@nickp3836 Ай бұрын

⁠@@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems How long would you reckon that would take for the irrigation to pressurize, if you don’t mind me asking

@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems Ай бұрын

Typically within a minute

@Hawkmanzi12 Ай бұрын

Any tips for valves that are gummed up and can’t turn? Tried WD40 and they aren’t budging

@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems Ай бұрын

Hello, we use a wrench to help turn them or in many cases we end up replacing them. Hope this helps!

@franciscorestrepo4618 4 күн бұрын

Great, it worked thanks!

@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems 3 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@nate978x 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you !!!

@semiprohunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@290shawty 3 ай бұрын

I just recently done this and now i have low pressure to all my zones except 1. Please help

@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems 3 ай бұрын

Hello, in this situation zone 1 is typically stuck on. Hope this helps!

@MichaelGPetersen 2 ай бұрын

How do you stop the bottom peacock from leaking?

@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems 2 ай бұрын

Grab a regular screwdriver and turn left or right until the water stops leaking, hope this helps

@snarglies 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for making it simple!

@jorge10928 Жыл бұрын

I had to replace the bonnet and poppet since it busted this winter. After replacing it and opening the valve it seals properly but when I turn on my sprinklers to test them all sections have very low pressure and the sprinkler heads don't come up. Other sections will just cause the backflow preventer to chugg like in this video. I tried doing everything you did but I'm still having the issue. Any ideas?

@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems Жыл бұрын

Hello, you have a restriction somewhere, check that all your valves are open including on the water meter. Hope this helps!

@jorge10928 Жыл бұрын

@@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems The only other valve is in my garage and that controls the water to my entire house. I checked it and it's good. I also checked under the green plastic covers in my front and back yard to see if there were any other valves but they're all solenoid controlled. I'm completely at a loss. I may need to call in a repair company to check it out at this point.

@vangkue9662 2 жыл бұрын

I did everything you show but I still have water coming out. What could be the cause?

@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, one of the seals could have a crack or some type of debris could be stuck in it. Hope this helps.

@taragillen3433 2 жыл бұрын

Could decreased or low pressure from the main line cause leaking from the bonnet/? And any ideas on what would cause low pressure when pressure throughout the rest of the house is fine?

@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, if you are using too much water in the irrigation system, like turning it on too fast or a major leak it can cause the poppet and bonnet to not seal, even if you have good water pressure in the house. Hope this helps!

@area.man. 3 жыл бұрын

So what would cause water to continuously flow out of the top even with a brand new poppet and bonnet? This is happening even turning on the inlet.

@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, check to make sure the poppet and bonnet are sealing. Also, ensure there are no cracks in the seal on the poppet. Hope this helps.

@tommy516 2 ай бұрын

Thank uou

@sherfithasan Жыл бұрын

I followed these steps but mine is still chugging. Does it need to be repaired / replaced?

@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems Жыл бұрын

Hello, depending on the model and manufacture it may need a replacement poppet and bonnet.

@sherfithasan Жыл бұрын

@@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems thank you. I went out and bought a new one but ended up not needing it. Old one wasn’t sitting properly against the seal for some reason. Will keep new one on hand in case it reoccurs but makes me wonder how it got messed up in the first place.

@youbob2tube 3 жыл бұрын

Mine still is chugging. It happens right at the end, when I turn the second valve from 45 degrees to full on, like around 1:50 min of this video. Until then it is good and sealed. Turning on all the way leads the poppet to drop and start chugging. I have changed poppet, bonnet, and check valve and all rubber. Is there another trick about turning the pvb on? Thanks.

@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, check that the valve supplying the back flow is fully on and you have good flow and full pressure to help keep the the poppet sealed to the bonnet. Also, make sure you have no zones on at the time you are turning on the irrigation system and you are only filling the main line with water and getting the main line fully pressurized. Hope this help!