I'm looking into upgrading the backflow prevention setup at my place, and I'm kinda stuck between two options. There's the standard system that's cheaper upfront but might need more maintenance down the line, and then there's this premium one that's pricier but supposedly saves money long-term. I'm leaning toward the premium, but you know, budgets are tight these days. Has anyone here gone with the premium option and felt it was worth the extra cash, or did you regret not sticking with the basic?
I get the appeal of premium, but honestly, I went basic five years ago and haven't regretted it yet. Maintenance hasn't been too bad—just a yearly checkup. Might be worth reconsidering if money's tight... premium isn't always the magic bullet it's cracked up to be.
I've seen basic systems hold up fine, but I've also been on jobs where premium setups saved homeowners from nasty surprises. Had one customer whose basement flooded because their basic valve failed... premium isn't foolproof, but sometimes that extra peace of mind pays off.
This makes me wonder now... just bought my first home and it came with a pretty basic backflow setup. Did your customer have any warning signs before it flooded, or was it completely out of nowhere? Kinda thinking I should look into upgrading sooner rather than later. Anyway, appreciate you sharing—it's always good to hear real experiences instead of just sales pitches.
