Back Flow Prevention Device Series
Backflow prevention devices
Protecting our water supply Nobody wants to unknowingly sip on cleaning chemicals from the local carwash or dyes from the corner hair salon when we reach for a glass of water. What about running a bath for the kids – fancy something from a petrol station or dry cleaners mixed in amongst the bubbles? We’re…
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We’ve been busy today with annual testing and servicing of backflow prevention devices at a hospital, nursing home and hostel. We’ve got backflow prevention devices/valves to thank, in part, for our great water quality in this country. The devices play a really important role in making sure that contaminants are kept out of our drinkable…
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Why are back flow valves so important? In short, back flow valves stop hazardous pollutants from being sucked back into our drinking water supply. Imagine turning on the tap to get a drink, only to find some medical waste in your glass. What about some cleaning chemicals from the local carwash, or dyes from the…
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Protecting our water supply in Geelong, Torquay, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads & surrounding areas Back flow occurs when water flows opposite to its normal, or intended, direction. Contamination can occur to our drinkable water supply, which can pose a serious health risk. A simple example of back flow can be explained with a hand-held shower.…
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Back Flow Prevention Testing | Geelong | Torquay | Ocean Grove | Barwon Heads |Tomlinson Plumbing Back Flow Prevention Valves – Protecting our drinking supply We’ve got Back Flow Prevention Valves to thank, in part, for our great water quality in this country. Back Flow Prevention Valves play a really important role in making sure that…
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