backwater preventer advice please

hi plumbers and homeowners, after flooding and amidst plans to replace my garden level slab, it is time to install a backwater preventer. i have heard that the traditional and common design with the one-way flipping door sometimes can get stuck in the open position and cause bigger problems. a plumber who visited my home suggested the design at the link below, claiming it is much more reliable. any experience with it? please advise. much appreciated. btw-the unit below was quoted as $3,800 including installation (breaking slab and attaching, but not framing out with diamond plate, because we will remove the rest of the slab this winter) http://www.jrsmith.com/product.aspx?ProductId=362&title=Flood-Gate®+Automatic+Backwater+Valve

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in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago

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workisfun | 10 years and 4 months ago

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don’t yet know who i;m using. unfortunately, not one sewer contractor or plumber can answer all of my simple questions. am quite disapointed.

jty2 | 10 years and 4 months ago

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I have one in my house, though it was installed by the prior owner. Seems to work, though I am having some problems with it now getting stuck closed. Who are using to do the installation? I am looking for people in the neighborhood who are familiar with them. Thanks.

workisfun | 10 years and 4 months ago

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During heavy rains, it comes up through the two tubs.

Augustiner | 10 years and 5 months ago

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Where is the water flowing back from? Maybe it’s time to fix the plumbing in general 😉