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Latest · business-growth
How to Start a Backflow Testing Business
A practical overview of what it actually takes to start a backflow testing business — certification, insurance, equipment, building a customer base, and the systems that keep it running.
business-growth
How Many Devices Can One Tester Manage Profitably?
A working framework for estimating how many backflow devices a solo tester or small crew can realistically and profitably manage, and the levers that move the number most.
regulatory
EPA Cross-Connection Control Requirements, Explained
What the EPA actually says about cross-connection control and backflow prevention — and why the real rules you follow come from your state and local water authority, not a single federal standard.
syncta
How to Export Your Data From Syncta (Step-by-Step)
A practical guide to getting your customer and device data out of Syncta and into a new system — including exactly how CrossConnectHub's import wizard handles a Syncta-style export.
flattest
FlatTest vs. CrossConnectHub: Which Is Right for Your Backflow Testing Business
An honest, feature-by-feature look at FlatTest and CrossConnectHub for backflow testers deciding between the two — where they're genuinely similar, and where they're not.
backflow testing software
5 Signs It's Time to Switch Backflow Testing Software
Reliability, offline access, and renewal-date accuracy are the three things a backflow compliance tool has to get right. Here's how to tell your current setup — spreadsheet or software — is costing you more than it's saving.
syncta
Syncta Reviews: What Backflow Testers Are Really Saying
A sourced look at Syncta's Capterra reviews — 4.3 out of 5 stars from 14 reviews — including the recurring praise and the recurring complaints, in testers' own words.
syncta
Syncta Pricing: What It Actually Costs in 2026
Syncta doesn't publish a pricing page. Here's what's actually confirmed about what backflow testers pay — sourced from Capterra and Syncta's own site — and what that means if you're comparing options.