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❤ MEASURE BEFORE PURCHASE❤ When temperatures dip below freezing, exposed water pipes and fixtures are at risk of freezing. Depending on the type of pipes you have, the expansion that occurs when water freezes can cause pipes to break. Insulate Your Backflow Assembly to Avoid Damage We well know what happens when a backflow assembly freezes, and if you don’t, take a look at the pictures here. What you may not realize is that heat damages backflow assemblies extensively. Most times, we see the pipes insulated and the assembly left open to the elements. Pipes are relatively cheap to replace. You need to take care of your backflow assembly first. The problem of theft of backflow assemblies continues, though it has decreased considerably over time. To avoid such a scenario, we recommend installing a cage over your backflow assembly.