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What is a backflow?
A backflow is a flow of a liquid in a direction opposite to that which is intended.
What is the only way to prevent back flow?
In plumbing, by using a device known as a backflow preventer. It only permits water to move in one direction.
Which heart valves prevent backflow into the ventricles?
The semilunar valves prevent backflow into the ventricles. The pulmonary semilunar valve prevents backflow in the right ventricle, and the aortic semilunar valve prevents backflow of blood in the left ventricle.
What does backflow mean in terms of plumbing?
The word backflow in terms of plumbing refers to an unwanted flow of water in the wrong direction. The risk of a contamination of clean water is prevented by backflow prevention devices.
What is a check valve?
This is a device which prevents the reverse flow of air, water (which ever type of system it is installed on). A check valve is an anti-backflow device that keeps a gas or fluid from flowing backwards in a designed system if the pressure falls or goes negative. In your home for instance
What is the critical level of a backflow preventer?
the critical level of a backflow preventer is the point at which the outgoing pressure exceeds the incoming pressure
Do sphincters prevent backflow?
yes !
What is the medical term meaning backflow of blood through the mitral valve?
Mitral regurgitation is backflow of blood through the mitral valve.
Into what chamber does the pulmonic valve prevent backflow of blood?
The pulmonic valve prevents backflow of blood into the right ventricle.
How do you remove the starter pull-cord?
it depends on what it is on.
How do you stop a continuous loud humming sound that stops when you turn on a faucet but then begins again?
it's probably the check valve(backflow prevention device)at the water meter. call your water company and ask them to replace it.
What do the veins have that prevents the backflow of blood?
valves
