Sub Zero Covers

Products

Insulated backflow covers for every backflow preventer.

Heavy-duty, American-made covers for DC, DCDA, RP, RPDA and PVB assemblies — stock sizes from 1/2" through 10"+, pre-fit to Watts, Febco, Zurn Wilkins, Ames, Apollo / Conbraco, and Deringer backflow preventers. Need a non-standard size? We fabricate custom backflow covers in our U.S. facility in 3–5 business days.

Tan insulated backflow cover in a retail parking-lot island, fitted around the assembly with the yellow fire department connection riser left clear.
A stock-size cover on a commercial fire-line assembly — FDC riser and valve stems left clear for testing.

Stock sizes

Fifteen stock covers, ¾" through 10".

Pick by the assembly's pipe size, then confirm the fit against the make and model on the tag. Anything outside this chart, or any install tight to a wall or riser, we build custom in 3–5 business days.

  • Green 20 by 20 inch closed-top insulated backflow cover standing on grass, with the brass lock grommet visible at the base.

    20 × 20 · DS2020

  • Green 24 by 24 inch closed-top insulated backflow cover standing on grass, with the brass lock grommet visible at the base.

    24 × 24 · DS2424

  • Green 30 by 24 inch closed-top insulated backflow cover standing on grass, with the brass lock grommet visible at the base.

    30 × 24 · DS3024

  • Green 36 by 24 inch closed-top insulated backflow cover standing on grass, with the brass lock grommet visible at the base.

    36 × 24 · DS3624

  • Green 42 by 24 inch closed-top insulated backflow cover standing on grass, with the brass lock grommet visible at the base.

    42 × 24 · DS4224

Closed top, closed sides

Slips over the assembly and closes at the base. The everyday cover for ¾" to 2" RP, DC, and PVB assemblies on irrigation and small commercial service.

Pipe sizeCover (in)SKU
¾" – 1"20 × 20DS2020
¾" – 1"24 × 24DS2424
1" – 2"30 × 24DS3024
1" – 2"36 × 24DS3624
1" – 2"42 × 24DS4224

Open top with Velcro and grommets

Wraps around larger assemblies where the riser or shutoffs run through the top. Velcro closure and brass grommets for a cable lock. Built for 3" to 10" RP, DCDA, and RPDA installs.

Pipe sizeCover (in)SKU
3"70 × 40DS7040
4"85 × 40DS8540
6"100 × 50DS10050
8"120 × 50DS12050
10"130 × 55DS13055

N-shape covers

Follows the profile of a tall N-pattern installation so the insulation stays against the body instead of tenting over it. Sized by valve size; 10" is built to the assembly.

Pipe sizeCover (in)SKU
3"Built to valveNS3
4"Built to valveNS4
6"Built to valveNS6
8"Built to valveNS8
10"Quoted per assemblyNS10

What every cover is made of

Base fabric
1,000 × 1,300 denier polyester, 18.5 oz
Standard insulation
R-13, 4" thick
Extreme-weather insulation
R-30, 8.25" thick
Cold-crack resistance
−40°F
Hydrostatic resistance
600 PSI
UV and mildew
Pass
Tear / tensile strength
100 lb tear, 375 lb tensile (warp and fill)
Hardware
#4 ½" brass grommets, poly-nylon thread
Built in
USA, in-house cut and sew

These are insulated covers, not heated enclosures. They are not listed to ASSE 1060. Where a utility or specification calls for a Class I heated enclosure, talk to sales before quoting so the customer gets the right product the first time.

Ordering

Sub Zero Covers sells through distributors only. Distributor accounts see pricing and live availability in the portal; end users order from their local plumbing, irrigation, or waterworks supply house.

Compatible with every major backflow brand

Insulated covers sized for the backflow preventers you install.

  • Watts backflow preventer — compatible insulated covers by Sub Zero Covers
    Watts
  • Febco backflow preventer — compatible insulated covers by Sub Zero Covers
    Febco
  • Zurn Wilkins backflow preventer — compatible insulated covers by Sub Zero Covers
    Zurn Wilkins
  • Ames backflow preventer — compatible insulated covers by Sub Zero Covers
    Ames
  • Apollo / Conbraco backflow preventer — compatible insulated covers by Sub Zero Covers
    Apollo / Conbraco
  • Deringer backflow preventer — compatible insulated covers by Sub Zero Covers
    Deringer