Back Flow Prevention Device Series
Avoiding nasty ‘floaties’ in our drinking water
Geelong Back Flow Valves Installation & Testing | Tomlinson Plumbing What’s in that glass of water that you’re drinking? Back Flow Prevention Valves play a vitally important role in stopping contaminated water from reaching the main drinking supply, and it’s actually a legal requirement for certain facilities to have them installed. Back flow occurs when water flows opposite…
Read MoreBack Flow Prevention Device Test in action!
Watch a Back Flow Prevention Device test This time lapse video shows the process of testing one type of Back Flow Prevention Device or Valve. This one was at one of our local schools. Back Flow Prevention Valves need to be tested every twelve months. It’s not just a maintenance recommendation, it’s a requirement…
Read MoreTest your Back Flow so it doesn’t flow back
What does Back Flow mean? Back flow occurs when water flows opposite to its normal, or intended, direction. Contamination can occur to our potable (drinking) water supply, which can pose a serious health risk. A simple example of back flow can be explained with a hand-held shower. They must have their hoses fastened so that the…
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