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Bac-Flo Unlimited 845-5-0026 backflow test kit.

Get the same proven gauge used in backflow training courses around the United States. The Bac-Flo Unlimited 845-5-0026 meets all USC 10th edition criteria and has industry best 5-year manufacturer warranty. Each comes specially pre-certified to N.I.S.T. national standards verified by a detailed gauge calibration report with owner's information and gauge serial number as required by most local enforcement. The serial number designates gauge birth date providing proof for manufacturer's warranty against defective parts or workmanship for a period of five years. Test kit contents include 0-15 psi differential gauge accurate to +/- .2 psid, three color coded high-pressure hoses with brass swivel connections, 1/4 - 3/4" brass test cock adapter fittings for testing any size assembly, padded carrying case with large handle and outside compartments, laminated gauge certification report valid for one full year from date of purchase. 

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Gauge Calibration Certifications

Differential pressure gauges are required to be tested for accuracy when purchased and annually thereafter by most jurisdictions. This service is provided by Bac-Flo Unlimited throughout the year which verifies gauge accuracy to plus or minus .2 psid in accordance with N.I.S.T. standards. With this tolerance requirement being verified, a detailed certification report is issued referring to the gauge serial number and company's information. The fee for each gauge certification is $60.00. For gauges being shipped, contact us for secure UPS shipping address and add $20 for return shipping. Note about gauge certifications: the gauges sold on this site come with this certification and is included with the purchase price. It's also the same certification that our students receive at no charge in their continuing education courses. Bac-Flo Unlimited's one and only gauge technician has over 15 years experience in certifying gauges and performs this duty on a regular basis. Please feel free to contact us for additional information regarding gauges or their certifications.

       

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Our backflow instructors are qualified as American Backflow Prevention Association proctors, approved by TCEQ and TSBPE. They are licensed in their field with extensive hands-on and enforcement experience in the backflow prevention industry in regard to all water related areas. 

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Testers who 'Speak Backflow'®...

"Instructors have plenty of knowledge about cross connections & testing, very patient and humble".

"Very thorough class, good hands on training".

"I'm surprised by the amount of information I learned in the short amount of time. I look forward to future dealings with Bac-Flo Unlimited".

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*Free Gauge Certifications - One free gauge certification and report is available to each enrolled student in a continuing education course.  This service is offered at no charge only at the time of the course. Note: gauge testing is not part of course instruction, though Bac-Flo Unlimited can offer this service due to the advantage of having two instructors on site.

*Free Troubleshooting Assistance - After completing the 40 hr. tester or 24 hr. renewal course, backflow prevention assembly testers can contact one of our instructors for in-field assistance in the troubleshooting and repair of backflow prevention assemblies. In most instances they can help solve your problem over the phone.

*Two Instructors - This is beneficial in the hands-on training for backflow prevention assembly testers. It enables the student the opportunity to have personal one-on-one training with an instructor.

*National ABPA Tester Certification - This certification is useful for testers who plan to test backflow prevention assemblies outside of Texas. The course and training material are the same as for the standard state certification, with the exception of the written exam and final certification coming from the American Backflow Prevention Association. Add $150 to the price of the 40 hr. tester course for this national certification.

*TCEQ Training Credits - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) training credits are provided with all courses for Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers and for other water licenses when attending the 40 Hr. Tester or 8 Hr. Fundamental Course. CEUs are also provided by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners for credit toward obtaining a Plumbing Inspector's License.

*Best Hands-on Training - Our backflow assembly testing stations are individually mounted and spread out in courses with available seating for students. Assemblies consist of all four types and are interchangeable by the students themselves. This results in an optimized learning environment with a relaxed atmosphere and the opportunity for one-on-one training with an instructor.

*Learn from Experience - Courses are taught by experienced instructors in the areas of enforcement, testing, troubleshooting and repairing backflow prevention assemblies. You will learn first hand the dos and donts. Cross connection control and backflow prevention is our primary focus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Can I register for a course by fax or some other method that doesn't involve using this site?

Yes, call 1-800-638-6232 and we can get you registered by fax, usps mail or in some other manner.

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Do I need to buy a gauge before taking the 40 hour backflow tester course?

No, you don't need your own gauge, we have practice gauges in the course for student use. When it comes to buying a gauge, our instructors recommend against buying one before attending the course because of the different types of gauges available on the market. It will be discussed what gauge types to stay away from and why. 

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Do any courses give credit on a license I already have?

Yes. The Fundamentals of Backflow Prevention is a 1-day course that provides 8 hours on the BPAT along with other TCEQ water licenses such as Irrigation, Water / Wastewater, CSI and Water Treatment Specialist. If taking the 40 hour tester course, 12 hours is provided on the licenses mentioned above. Additionally the 40 hour tester course provides 100 hrs. credit from the TSBPE toward obtaining a plumbing inspector's license.

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  How soon can I start testing backflow prevention assemblies after taking the 40 hr. backflow tester course?

It usually takes 4 - 6 weeks after the course completion date to become licensed to test backflow prevention assemblies. After the course, all student information is submitted to the TCEQ electronically and the student fills out a license application which is put in the mail. When the license card is received back, he or she is officially a BPAT tester.  

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  What are the prerequisites for becoming a licensed Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT)?

The TCEQ license requirements include a H.S. diploma / GED, at least two years of approved water related work experience and being subject to a criminal felony background check.  

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  What are the renewal requirements for the BPAT License?

24 hours of CEUs need to be obtained every three years for license renewal with at least 8 hours being practical skills (hands on) training. All CEUs are due on or before the license expiration date. License credit can be accumulated over the three year period or taken all at one time. 

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  What do students like most about your courses?

Bac-Flo Unlimited's hands-on training is unmatched. Each assembly in the course is easily detachable from its stand and interchangeable by the students themselves. Consisting of all four types of assemblies, each backflow preventer has been modified to simulate actual testing and troubleshooting scenarios that are experienced by testers in the field. Additionally, the most advanced troubleshooting simulations are practiced in our CEU courses which take renewal students to the next level.

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Will the BPAT License be an endorsement on another license I already have?

No. The Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester license is issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and is a stand alone license. It is not an endorsement on any other license.