Pass your backflow certification exam on the first try!

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PSID Backflow Exam Prep Backflow Testing Simulator


Key Features

Choose from a 2, 3, or 5 needle valve test kit. Choose to test on a DC, RP, PVB or SVB. Practice testing backflow devices in different conditions, including all failures you can expect on your AWWA or ABPA backflow certification exam!

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Guided Interactive Practice

Our Backflow Testing Simulator will guide you step by step through each backflow testing scenario.

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Clues To Help Guide You

Use the clues, labels and narration as needed to help you complete the test.

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Practice Diagnosing Failures

Practice all scenarios you can expect on your backflow certification exam.

What You’ll Learn

  • The correct testing procedures (in the right order) for DC, RP, PVB and SVB backflow assemblies
  • How to diagnose and troubleshoot any failures they might simulate at your ABPA or AWWA backflow certification exam
  • How to fill out the backflow test report - an overlooked part of the backflow certification exam

What You Need to Know

  • How to test a DC Backflow Assembly in the following conditions:
    • Properly Operating
    • #1 Shut Off Valve Failure
    • #2 Shut Off Valve Failure
    • #1 Check Valve Failure
    • #2 Check Valve Failure

  • How to test a RP Backflow Assembly in the following conditions:
    • Properly Operating
    • Relief Valve Failure
    • #2 Shut Off Valve Failure
    • #1 Check Valve Failure
    • #2 Check Valve Failure

  • How to test a PVB Backflow Assembly in the following conditions:
    • Properly Operating
    • #1 Shut Off Valve Failure
    • #2 Shut Off Valve Failure
    • Air Inlet Valve Failure
    • Check Valve Failure

  • How to test a SVB Backflow Assembly in the following conditions:
    • Properly Operating
    • #1 Shut Off Valve Failure
    • #2 Shut Off Valve Failure
    • Air Inlet Valve Failure
    • Check Valve Failure

What You Will Learn Here

  • How to test a DC Backflow Assembly in the following conditions:
    • Properly Operating
    • #1 Shut Off Valve Failure
    • #2 Shut Off Valve Failure
    • #1 Check Valve Failure
    • #2 Check Valve Failure

  • How to test a RP Backflow Assembly in the following conditions:
    • Properly Operating
    • Relief Valve Failure
    • #2 Shut Off Valve Failure
    • #1 Check Valve Failure
    • #2 Check Valve Failure

  • How to test a PVB Backflow Assembly in the following conditions:
    • Properly Operating
    • #1 Shut Off Valve Failure
    • #2 Shut Off Valve Failure
    • Air Inlet Valve Failure
    • Check Valve Failure

  • How to test a SVB Backflow Assembly in the following conditions:
    • Properly Operating
    • #1 Shut Off Valve Failure
    • #2 Shut Off Valve Failure
    • Air Inlet Valve Failure
    • Check Valve Failure

How the Backflow Testing Simulator Benefits You

  • It’s convenient - you can study anytime, anyplace.
  • You can use it on your phone, tablet, desktop or laptop.
  • It’s like having a backflow tutor in your pocket, or backpack.
  • It’s easy to use and makes it easy to learn.
  • You can practice as much as you need.
  • The entire backflow testing process is broken down step by step for you, so you can really learn it at your own pace.
  • Best of all, nothing beats being able to walk into your ABPA or AWWA backflow certification exam with confidence, knowing that you’ve gone over the testing procedures over and over and you know what to expect!!

Please Note: The practice exam is based on USC's Manual of Cross-Connection Control 10th Edition Testing Procedures. You might need to learn different procedures depending on your state. Please check Classes Near Me for quick reference. (We'll release practice exams for different testing procedures in the near future)


Practice a real backflow certification exam: Give yourself a time limit of 1 hour. You can start over as much as you may need, but once you submit the backflow test report, the test for that backflow type is over. You will have 1 scenario for each backflow type that you must correctly diagnose and document.

See How It Works:

Here's a demo of our Backflow Testing Simulator. The user is testing an RP backflow assembly that is operating properly with a 5 needle valve test kit.

The user is using a mouse on a desktop computer in the video, but you can do the same thing on touch screen devices like phones, tablets and laptops!

Accurate

Our Backflow Testing Simulator has been thoroughly tested to ensure it follows testing procedures accurately.
(Currently based off of USC's Manual of Cross-Connection Control 10th Edition)

Convenient

Practice testing anytime, anywhere. You can use phones, tablets, laptops and desktops!

Easy to Use

Our Backflow Testing Simulator is simple to use and easy to learn.

Walk Into Your Exam With Confidence

Practice testing every scenario you might encounter on your backflow certification exam as much as you need.

How To Get Started:

1. Pick a Plan

Have a backflow certification exam soon? A 1 Week plan might be all you need.
Have more time to prepare? Choose 1 Month or 3 Months to master backflow testing procedures.

2. Create Your Free Account (Or Log In)

You’ll need an account to access your subscription.
You can create one now or during checkout (it’s quick and free) — You’ll be asked to confirm your email with 2 Factor Authentication to secure your account.

3. Enter Billing Details

Simply fill in your payment info and apply any promo code you have.
Watch for special offers and discounts—occasionally we’ll send these by email or text.

4. Practice with our Backflow Testing Simulator!

Practice testing backflows in real life test scenarios! Anytime, anyplace. Whenever it’s convenient for you.



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