Safe-T-Cover

06/01/2026

"ASSE compliant" and "ASSE certified" backflow enclosures are not the same thing.

Compliant is a manufacturer's self-assessment.

Certified means the enclosure was tested in an accredited laboratory across six distinct performance requirements:

1. Freeze protection
2. Structural strength
3. Drainage capacity
4. Maintenance access
5. Security
6. Materials

Another way to think about it: Compliant is self-declared. Certified is proven. Uncertified enclosures risk inadequate R-value, may have poor drainage, or heaters not rated for wet environments.

So what does ASSE certified actually mean for backflow enclosures? ASSE certified means third-party verified performance.

See the six ASSE 1060 test requirements in detail here: https://hubs.ly/Q04hltCR0

05/28/2026

The day has come! Time to install your aluminum enclosure. All enclosures ship with assembly instructions and hardware, but if you lost yours here's where you can find it again on our website.

05/26/2026

Pretty much the 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 for your backflow equipment.

Don't let cross-contamination happen! Think outside the vault and put your equipment in an above-ground backflow enclosure instead.

Get our 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗔𝗗 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 to design your next enclosure. https://hubs.ly/Q04fxBys0

05/22/2026

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗔 𝗣𝘂𝗺𝗽 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗱?

The primary reason is weather protection. When pump equipment is moved outdoors, it becomes exposed to changing weather conditions like rain, sun, wind and freezing winter temperatures, as well as vandalism.

When the pump system is installed outside, a properly designed cover helps:

• Protect critical pump components from environmental elements
• Extend equipment life by reducing exposure to corrosion and moisture
• Maintain system performance
• Provide noise reduction for nearby buildings or public areas

In many cases, moving a pump system outside also frees up valuable indoor space. But once installed above ground, the system must be protected with a durable, corrosion resistant enclosure that can handle long-term exposure.

05/20/2026

Most “enclosures” don’t actually protect your equipment.

They hide it. They check a box...

But when temperatures drop, floods happen or maintenance is needed, that’s when the gaps show.

Real protection means:

• Engineered climate control, not guesswork
• Safe, easy access for testing and maintenance
• Drainage and durability built for real-world conditions
• Compliance with standards like ASSE 1060

Because when critical infrastructure fails, it’s not just equipment at risk. It’s water systems, property and people.

05/14/2026

Got a water pump you need covered? Use our free tool to get started on your design.

05/12/2026

Here's everything you ever wanted to know about ASSE 1060 Standard. Each of our enclosures is designed to meet these standards so you have peace of mind that your equipment is properly protected.

https://hubs.ly/Q04fx63w0

05/08/2026

A customer came to us needing a better alternative to a traditional building for a skid-mounted triplex booster system.

Their goal:

• More cost effective than a building
• Fast delivery and installation
• Reliable performance in extreme weather

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲

• Snow, rain and freezing temperatures
• Protect pumps and electronics year-round
• Maintain safe, serviceable access

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

We built a custom-engineered enclosure designed for protection, access and efficiency with these features:

• Removable, pad-lockable panels for safe service access
• Fully removable roof for equipment replacement
• Partition wall separating pump and electrical rooms
• Four wall-mounted heaters for freeze protection
• Thermostatically controlled fan and louvers for ventilation
• Integrated climate control to prevent overheating

Quoted: Early September
Approved: Late October
Built + shipped: Under 4 weeks

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁

• Reliable performance in all seasons
• Faster maintenance and easier access
• Reduced cost vs. traditional construction

05/06/2026

If you've ever watched a reduced pressure zone backflow preventer open its relief valve and start dumping water, your first instinct was probably to assume something failed.

It's a reasonable assumption: water is flowing out of a valve that's supposed to stop water from going in the wrong direction. That looks like a failure!

It isn't.

Understanding the difference between what an RPZ is designed to do and what actually constitutes a problem is one of the most important things a design engineer, facility manager or water authority can know — because it changes how you respond, how you specify, and how you protect the installation around the valve.

Here's what to look for:

Hinged access panels improve safety, access and ASSE 1060 compliance for backflow enclosures. Learn when and how to specify them.

05/04/2026

What's your vote?

Spoiler: In all cases, above-ground aluminum enclosures improve safety and speed for annual backflow testing.