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    Oct 30, 2008, 09:39 PM
    Why is my sprinkler back flow valve functioning?
    My backflow on my sprinkler system is forcing all water out of it. I replaced the valve but the problem persists, What the heck is going on?
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    Oct 30, 2008, 11:06 PM

    There is a float in the anti-siphon part of the valve. You probably have bugs nesting inside. Open it up, clean it and reinstall...
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