Commercial kitchen plumbing questions
Commercial kitchen plumbing questions
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Hello,
Does the installation of a commercial soda pop fountain require a backflow prevention valve for the supply water?
Is there a code requirement for floor drains in walk in coolers?
Does the installation of a commercial soda pop fountain require a backflow prevention valve for the supply water?
Is there a code requirement for floor drains in walk in coolers?





RE: Commercial kitchen plumbing questions
I would guess that soda pop is either category 1 or 2 although the local water board would help in the categorisation.
In the very least I would suggest a double non -return valve with verification connection.They are not expensive (£20 or less)
Friar Tuck of Sherwood
RE: Commercial kitchen plumbing questions
RE: Commercial kitchen plumbing questions
Imok,
From your description, it sounds like there was an equipment problem that a backflow preventor on the water line would not remedy.
I am assuming the holding tank was part of the equipment. If there was backflow into the copper holding tank, a backflow preventor on the water pipe would not prevent the problem.
RE: Commercial kitchen plumbing questions
RE: Commercial kitchen plumbing questions
RE: Commercial kitchen plumbing questions
I would install one on both, especially since you have a piece of equipment that uses CO2. Equipment that uses CO2 does exhibit the problem of backflow. I also know that sometimes the syrup lines get contaminated with bacteria if not cleaned properly. This is from personal experience. I used to work in a convenience store and saw what can happen.