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Buck Hartley, CMI · #1 3/15/06, 8:13 PM

Today, I saw a lawn sprinkler system, tapped in the water line just above water inlet valve on the water heater. Any thoughts or is it OK! I would send photo but I not that smart.

Brian E. Kelly · #2 3/15/06, 8:24 PM

Was there a backflow preventer present?

Buck Hartley, CMI · #3 3/15/06, 8:57 PM

Yes, on the outside of the house.

Brian E. Kelly · #4 3/15/06, 9:42 PM

As long as there is a backflow preventer I would not see a problem.

Russel Ray · #5 3/16/06, 7:23 AM

I agree with Brian.

tneumann · #6 3/16/06, 10:22 AM

As oftentimes I am the one trying to find a pipe to tap...I would agree also, BUT, not necessarily my first choice...I like to get as close to the water meter as I can and be first in line..so to speak....

In Arizona I never had a problem....always got water at the house.....here in Colorado, pipes freeze and that changed everything....now I carry black widow spray in my torch box....sheeesh, damn crawlspaces!

Brian E. Kelly · #7 3/16/06, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rray

I agree with Brian.

I just had to see this again

Russel Ray · #8 3/16/06, 1:06 PM

I agree with Brian.

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