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Wilkins TG-5 backflow test kit.

*Latest model Wilkins TG-5 Premium Backflow Test Kits. Same popular and reliable gauge used by hundreds of students in our backflow training courses. Each gauge comes to you pre-certified and ready to use.  Includes gauge, hoses, fittings, case, and laminated gauge certification report. Click here to view manufacturer's specification sheet.
 

*Special purchase $797 includes accuracy certification report and 24 hour shipping. 


Backflow Gauge 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 be + / - .2 psid. After this requirement is verified, a detailed certification report is issued referring to the gauge’s serial number and the testing company's information. The fee for each gauge certification is $60.00. If your gauge is being shipped, contact us for our secure UPS shipping address and add $20 for return shipping. Note: the gauges sold on this site come with this same certification and is included with the purchase price. Additionally it's the same certification that our students receive at no charge in their continuing education courses. Please feel free to contact us for any additional information regarding gauges.

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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 separated apart from each other in every course with available seating for students. Additionally we have all four types of assemblies that are interchangeable by the students themselves. This results is 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 mail?

Yes, to register by fax or mail click on the 'Course Schedule' on this page and print it out. To register using this site, click 'Course Registration' on top of the page.

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 do not need your own gauge prior to class. We recommend that new students not buy a gauge beforehand because of the different types of gauges on the market. Our instructors will discuss what types of backflow gauges to stay away from and why. 

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 5-6 weeks to get the license back from TCEQ once the application has been mailed after course completion. 

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

Prerequisites include a high school diploma or GED and two years of water related work experience as determined by the TCEQ. This information is required on the license application the student completes after the successful completion of an approved 40 hour tester course. 

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

The TCEQ requires 24 hours of renewal credit every three years with at least 8 of the 24 being practical skills (hands on) training. The credit is to be obtained before the license expiration date and can be taken all at once or spread out over the three year renewal period.

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  What do students like most about Bac-Flo Unlimited courses?

Our hands-on training is unmatched. Backflow testing stations are separated, consisting of all four types of assemblies and are easily interchangeable by the students themselves. Each assembly simulates the actual troubleshooting scenarios testers see in the field. Additionally, advanced backpressure simulations are utilized in our troubleshooting and repair courses that take renewal students to the next level.

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Which course will give me credit on my Irrigation or other TCEQ license?

The Fundamentals of Backflow Prevention course not only provides 8 hours credit toward the BPAT license, but also: irrigation, water/wastewater, csi and water treatment specialist.

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.