Need to get your Back flow testing carried out?

Think Smart Plumning are licensed plumbers that are able to test and install backflow preventers to ensure that any contamination from your supply is not flowing into the local water supply system.

A backflow prevention containment device ensures that the drinking water supplied to Melbourne properties cannot be contaminated by any cross connections from your property.

Examples of potential source of contamination:

• Fire hose reels (FHR)
• Irrigation
• Swimming pools
• Vehicle-maintenance pits
• Ornamental ponds
• Air-conditioning towers
• Vehicle/bin-washing bays
• Chemical injection areas

All properties connected to the Melbourne water supply will need to have a backflow prevention device installed appropriate to the property’s hazard rating set out by the legislation.

Backflow testing needs to be regularly carried out to ensure that your property isn’t at risk of contaminating the mains water supply. A faulty backflow preventer can not only cause serious damage to your water supply but can result in leaks and also poor water pressure to your building.

Examples of properties requiring backflow prevention:

• Motels and unit complexes
• Hotels
• Vehicle-repair workshops
• Shops
• Restaurants
• Caravan parks
• Medical and dental surgeries
• Car and plant-washing facilities
• Dry-cleaners and laundries
• Hospitals and funeral parlours
• Club houses for sports
• Schools
• Day care centres and kindergartens
• Pest control and water-carrying vehicles
• Botanic gardens
• Petrol Stations

Think Smart Plumbing are licensed and certified to carry out backflow testing and has years of experience in backflow prevention. Think Smart Plumbing offers a complete backflow prevention service including installation, audits, backflow testing servicing and backflow repairs. So if you need to have your backflow device checked give our team of master plumbers a call.

Annual Backflow Testing

A Backflow valve has to be tested yearly. After testing all forms must be sent to the local council. If valves are not tested the water Authority have the power to take action against the owner.