Wet Lab
Hands-On Wet Lab Access
Hours: M–Th 8am–4pm, F 8am–3pm
Our Wet Lab features 18 fully-equipped individual backflow test stations that include RP, DC, PVB, and SVB backflow assemblies. Our test stations are modifiable to simulate passing and failing testing conditions. These modifiable stations allow a student to thoroughly prepare for rreal-life testing and trouble-shooting scenarios.
Our Wet Lab is fully equipped with Mid-West 845-5 analog test gauges and Arbiter Mako MK-5 digital test gauges that are available for rent while using our Wet Lab
RULES FOR WET-LAB:
Visitors must check in at front desk and provide a valid ID to front desk staff. Visitors must sign into facility and pay the access fee ($20/day for Wet Lab + test kit use).
** Exclusion: for ONLY the week following their class, students who took a Refresher class are granted access without the fee. Students who took a 40-hour tester course are granted 6 months of free access to the Wet Lab if they have not passed their AWWA exam. Student names will be provided to the front desk staff with the appropriate dates that they are eligible for free access. **
Visitors must sign in and out EVERY TIME they enter or leave the facility. The visitor will be charged for any destruction to Wet Lab property.
Once you have signed in, a technician will escort you to the Wet Lab and walk you through a basic use of the test stations.
Please note: the time in the Wet Lab is UNINSTRUCTED time. If you would like to arrange personal training from one of our staff, please call us at 408-676-9487. All instructed time must be scheduled prior to arrival.