Introducing The Blokker

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Introducing The Blokker
Back Water Valve
Why ?
Models Available
Why?
Sewer Flooding
Options Available
Why a Blokker
Special Features
Application
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Preventing Sewer Flooding In Homes and Businesses

• So, what causes the flooding problems?
• Solid materials flowing down sewer lines cause
  blockages especially when getting stuck in root
  balls
• Hot fats and oils dumped in sewer lines, solidify
  and combine with other solid materials in the
  sewer water to form balls and this creates
  blockages
• Damage to downstream pipelines for instance
  pipe damaged by construction equipment blocks
  pipe flow
• Debris swept along with storm water causes
  blockages in storm water pipelines

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Main Sewer Line Blockage

• Residential Example
• Obstructions in main sewer line causing sewer
  water to back up into homes of higher elevation
• Blokker Provides protection

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Main Sewer Line Blockage

• Strip Mall / Condo Style Commercial Example
• Obstructions in main sewer line causing sewer
  water to back up into commercial units of higher
  elevation that have no backwater valve.

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How the Blokker Valve Came To Exist

• SecureLeak Inc. developed, designed, patented,
  certified and manufacture the Alarmed Blokker
  Backwater Valve on
• request of INTAC (previously ING) Insurance
  Company
• Existing backwater valves were/are not reliable
• Leaking under pressure only keeping back solids
• Regular Service requirement by Licensed Plumber
• No pressure wave protection to prevent valve
  failure and flooding
• Do not comply with Canada Plumbing Codes
  regarding sewer line venting
• Residential sewer flooding causes Billions of
  Dollars in damage
• INTAC required reliable protection and early
  warning for the home owner
• INTAC required a valve with no regular service
  requirements
• INTAC required a product that would minimize
  their financial liability

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How the Blokker Valve Came To Exist

• The Blokker Backwater Valve design parameters
  were as follows
• Venting of downstream pipelines
• Providing sewer line venting as per Canada
  Plumbing Code requirements
• Releasing of pressure waves / surges through vent
• Easy installation, straight retrofit, inside or
  outside building
• Alarm warning/monitoring with high sewer line
  water level
• Second alarm warning/monitoring when Blokker
  Valve closes
• No regular inspection / service requirements
  between backups
• Special embedded seal to eliminate leaking at all
  pressures
• No obstructions / transitions in flow path
  through Blokker Valve

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How the Blokker Valve Came To Exist

• The result after many hours of hard work and many
  Dollars
• The Blokker Back Water Valve!
• CSA Certified, Patents Pending Canada USA

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Blokker Backwater Valve Application

• Main Applications Retrofit New Installations
• 4 Sewer lines from single residential units
• 4 Sewer lines from multiple residential units
• 4 Sewer lines from commercial industrial units
• 4 Sewer lines into main arteries

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Blokker Backwater Valve Application

• 4 Sewer lines from single residential
  units

Blokker Valve
Ground Level
Sewer Lines
Normal Flow
Backwater Flow
Obstruction
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Blokker Backwater Valve Application

• 4 Sewer lines from multiple
  residential units
• Single Blokker
  Installation for building

Blokker Valve
Ground Level
Sewer Lines
Normal Flow
Backwater Flow
Obstruction
Below grade
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Blokker Backwater Valve Application

• 4 Sewer lines from multiple
  residential units
• Blokker
  Installations on every level

Blokker Valve
Ground Level
Sewer Lines
Normal Flow
Backwater Flow
Obstruction
Below grade
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Blokker Backwater Valve Application

• 4 Residential Sewer lines into Main Sewer Lines

Blokker Valve
Ground Level
Sewer Lines
Normal Flow
Backwater Flow
Obstruction
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Blokker Valve Models Available

• Alarmed Blokker Unit (without
  Extension Wire)
• High water level and valve closed alarm sensors
  are factory installed

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Blokker Valve Models Available

• Alarmed Blokker Unit with Extension
  Wire
• High water level and valve closed alarm sensors
  are factory installed
• 5 meter extension wire included.

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Blokker Valve Options Available

• Quick Install Vent closes vent during
  installation
• Allows venting during rough in install prior to
  vent pipe being connected
• Quick install vent is removed and venting
  installed at opportune time during construction

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Blokker Valve Options Available

• Extension Cables
• Extension cable 5 meter and 10 meter available
• Connects Blokker direct into Home Alarm Control
  Unit
• Connects Blokker to Wireless Radio Signal Units

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Blokker Valve Options Available

• Siren Kit Option
• Siren Option activates Water Level Siren when
  sewer pipe runs full
• Siren Option de-activates Water Level Siren when
  water level OK
• Siren Option activates Valve Close Siren when
  Blokker valve closes
• Siren Option de-activates Valve Close Siren when
  valve opens
• Blokker wiring connects directly into Siren box
• 12VDC Adapter powers both sirens.
• Optional Battery pack powers sirens during power
  failures.
• Ultra low cost siren solution.

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Blokker Valve Options Available

• Wireless Sensors Option Pack
• Sending alarm signal from Blokker to Home Alarm
  Control Unit
• Connects directly to Blokker or connects to
  Extension wire
• One unit for sewer line high water alarm
• One unit for Blokker valve closing sewer line
  flow

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Blokker Valve Options Available

• GSM Home Alarm System
• GSM Home Alarm Control System Alarms and
• Sends SMS or Calls when the water levels are high
  in Sewer Line
• Sends SMS or Calls when the Blokker valve closes
  Sewer Line flow

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Blokker Options Available

• Main Water supply shut off valve.
• Installs as an addition to the GSM Alarm System
• Closes when Blokker valve closes.
• Main water supply valve re-opened with override
  crank.

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Blokker Valve Special Feature 1

• Valve closes from the top not an obstruction
  in flow path
• Flap out of the way during flow conditions up to
  90 full

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Blokker Valve Special Feature 2

• No servicing between backups required
• Mechanism protected from debris going down
  pipeline
• No parts of valve in water flow path

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Blokker Valve Special Feature 3

• Servicing only required if Valve Alarm
  remains on after sewer line Blockage is
  cleared.
• Rinse valve mechanism through inspection opening

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Blokker Valve Special Feature 4

• Straight retrofit no leveling adjustments
  required
• No need for any pipe line level adjustments

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Blokker Valve Special Feature 5

• Water Level Alarm activates at 80 flow level

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Blokker Valve Special Feature 6

• Back water valve Valve Closed Alarm On

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Blokker Valve Special Feature 7

• Back water valve open Valve Close Alarm Off

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Blokker Valve Special Feature 8

• Blokker comes ready to connect to Home Alarm
  Control Unit

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Blokker Valve Special Feature 9

• Alarm Communications Wired and/or Wireless

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Blokker Valve Special Feature 10

• Downstream sewer line vented when valve has
  closed
• Vented pipeline releases pressure waves prevents
  pipe cracks
• Venting is required as venting through main stack
  disabled by closed flap
• Venting of all sewer lines a Canada Plumbing Code
  requirement

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Blokker Valve Special Feature 11

• No restriction on distance to last riser
  for installation.

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Blokker Valve Special Feature 12

• May be installed up to 45 angle
• Valve may be buried no venting required above
  30

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Blokker Valve Special Feature 13

• Box requirement only 14 by 14

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Blokker Valve Special Feature 14

• Auger enter through inspection eye vent stack
• Eliminate flood during backup when opening Valve
  Inspection Cover

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Blokker Valve Special Feature 15

• Auger downstream through Blokker empty or
  flooded

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Blokker Valve Special Feature 16

• EPDM seal embedded in flap ensures no leaks

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Blokker Valve Special Feature 17

• Main water supply valve close when Blokker valve
  closes.
• Installs as an addition to the GSM Alarm System
• Main water supply valve re-opened with
  override crank.

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Blokker Competitive Comparison

Included Feature Importance Blokker Competitor Low Medium High
1 Straight Retrofit installation in existing lines Yes No v
2 No service requirement no servicing costs Yes No v
3 No obstructions in flow path Yes No v
4 No transitions in flow path ensure laminar flow Yes No v
5 Valve flap protected against clogging Yes No v
6 Valve closes when debris floated upstream Yes No v
7 Valve only closes when pipe is 80 full Yes No v
8 Compliant with sewer line venting codes Yes No v
9 Surge and pressure wave release Yes No v
10 Air Expander for pressure and surge release Yes No v
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Blokker Competitive Comparison
Included Features Importance Blokker Competitor Low Medium High
11 High sewer water alarm come standard Yes No v
12 Valve closing alarm come standard Yes No v
13 No fault alarm extension wires available Yes No v
14 Wireless Alarm Radio Sender Units available Yes No v
15 GSM Alarm Control Unit available Yes No v
16 Closing Alarm signals service requirement Yes No v
17 Remote Open/Close functionality available Yes No v
18 Main Water Supply shutoff option available Yes No v
19 Insurance Industry Recommendation Yes No v
20 Rebate on Home Insurance Policy Yes No v

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Blokker Competitive Comparison
Included Features Importance Blokker Competitor Low Medium High
21 Special Seal to ensure least leaking possibility Yes No v
22 No CSA Certification installation restrictions Yes No v
23 No distance to last riser restrictions Yes No v
24 Closed valve absorb high pressure surge/wave Yes No v
25 Valve body could withstand 80 psi wave Yes No v
26 Additional work installing venting system No Yes v
27 4 cleanout in valve No Yes v
28 Smaller footprint smaller inspection box Yes No v
29 Purchase cost advantage No Yes v
30 Suitable for Storm Water Drainage Yes Yes v

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Blokker Vent Installation

Connect to Vent Stack in attic
Or install vent directly to outside - preferred
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Blokker Backwater Valve Avilability

• The Blokker will be available through many local
  plumbing wholesalers.
• Please check our website for a location near you
• Thank you
• For more information info_at_blokker.ca
• www.blokker.ca

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