Backflow Prevention Testing and Installation

Backflow prevention testing and installation services save households hundreds and thousands of dollars in water bills and flooding fixes. Backflow is the reverse flow of water in your plumbing pipes. Such plumbing issues occur when water in your property flows backwards into your pipes. Such problems can cause contaminants to enter your water system which is dangerous to your health.

Backflow occurs when there is a drop of pressure in the main pipe system. During main breaks, backflow can often occur when water is being used. Water pressure differences in your property can also cause backflow in your plumbing systems. A pump operating on a site, located on a higher level compared to the main line can promote backflow in your water system. When these occurrences happen, drinking water may be contaminated due to the influx of outside water in your cross connection. Faulty plumbing, inadequate and unprofessional installation and hoses submerged in tanks, pool and buckets can also cause water to backflow in your pipes. On top of chemicals, bacteria, mud, and debris can also contaminate your water system.

Understanding Backflow Issues and Solutions from Rydeau Plumbing

Backflow testing and prevention are essential services you should invest in, at least once or twice a year to keep your water system working efficiently and safely. The integrity of your water supply depends mainly whether your water systems are working properly or insufficiently. As a homeowner or property owner in Australia, it is your responsibility to maintain a functioning backflow prevention device. These devices are annually tested and certified by professionals. If your household doesn’t have such devices, it is your responsibility to have a certified professional like Rydeau Plumbing to install and maintain such backflow devices for you. Our team in Rydeau Plumbing are also trained to assess your hazard level, install a backflow prevention device, test and maintain it.

Properties in Canberra are rated according to the level of risk they pose. They are characterised as either low, medium, or high hazard. The hazard levels are simply described as follows:

• Low: Risk can cause nuisance in the household or property
• Medium: Risk of causing illness in the household
• High: Risk of causing fatality

These hazard levels are defined by the Plumbing Code of Australia 2011 and the Australian/New Zealand Standard As/NZS. In every technology development and advancement, these regulations are amended. Amendments are also based on the responsibilities of both the property owner and the Network Utility Operator. 

To comply with these requirements and prevent you from any liabilities, you should regularly have your water and plumbing systems serviced in the following areas:

Testing: Commercial buildings and some households are required to have backflow prevention devices installed. However, even with these devices, failure to have these devices checked annually is also a must. Annual reminders for testing are usually sent a month before the annual inspection date. Rydeau Plumbing is ready anytime to attend to install or test your backflow devices to ensure that your household or business meet the current regulations.

Maintenance: All aspects of a backflow device should be handled by the property owner. There are many types of backflow prevention devices that can prevent backflow as well as back siphonage. There are plenty of plumbing companies in Canberra such as Rydeau Plumbing that are certified and experienced in installing backflow devices. As a property owner, you should always check the o-rings, clean the gates or cassette of the backflow prevention device to ensure that it is working correctly.

Professional Plumbers Backflow Prevention Testing and Installation Services

Backflow can occur at any time. It is important to have a backflow prevention device installed, and working efficiently to prevent chemicals and other contaminants from entering your water system. Rydeau Plumbing can easily help you with these. Our professionals are certified plumbers that have been installing backflow devices in residential, commercial and industrial establishments for almost number years in Canberra.

Failure to comply with the backflow device requirements can cause your building its water supply. Your water bureau can shut off your water supply to preserve their network operator system. Operating on its usual day to day activities would be very difficult without a source of water for your establishment.

When your system is due to another backflow test, simply contact Rydeau Plumbing at 0406 899 932 to schedule a backflow test with us. We help our clients get their certifications fast and avoid uninterrupted water service. If you have recently received a letter from your water bureau reminding you of your annual backflow testing, call us to get a free quote for your servicing requirements.

Rydeau Plumbing Backflow Prevention Services in Canberra

With over number years of combined backflow prevention testing and installation experience, our clients in Rydeau Plumbing are rest assured that their establishments are assessed and tested correctly. We are a proud team of licenced plumbers that takes our job seriously. Our backflow prevention device testing, installation, and measures keep drinking water clean for you and your nearby properties. We have been helping protect businesses, organizations, health facilities and homes from the liability of contaminating the local water supply.

Any plumber can install a backflow device. However, by law, a certified professional is required to test the operation and general soundness of backflow devices. Rydeau Plumbing offers fast and affordable ways to complete this requirement for you. Backed with certification and accredited backflow prevention and training courses, your backflow prevention devices are safe and secure with Rydeau Plumbing.

Rydeau Plumbing is more than happy and ready to install, test and service your backflow prevention device. Our backflow plumbers are certified, experienced and licensed. They are ready to help you meet all your current regulations for backflow prevention. Have your backflow devices inspected annually by a certified professional in Canberra. Contact Rydeau Plumbing anytime at 0406 899 932.