Backflow Valves Testing - Brisbane Gold Coast
Flo-Rite Plumbing is a specialised plumbing company in the field of backflow testing, backflow prevention, backflow valve testing, backflow certification, backflow repairs and backflow valve maintenance. We test, certify and repair backflow valves and devices through our Brisbane and Gold Coast offices. It is our aim to provide good reliable service at the most competitive price. Our 25 years of experience in the business of backflow installation and backflow testing of backflow prevention devices or backflow valves allow Flo-Rite Plumbing to keep both backflow valve testing and backflow repair costs to a minimum. We also send our clients reminders of the upcoming date of their annual inspection and backflow testing requirements from there local authority.
Properly installed and maintained backflow prevention devices or backflow valves are critical
elements of safe drinking water systems in our communities and workplaces.
Backflow Prevention Devices
All properties connected to South East Queenslands Water's supply must install 
a backflow prevention device appropriate to the property's hazard rating. This
reduces the risk of any contamination from a property flowing back through the
connections to the local authorities water supply system.
Only licensed plumbers can test and install a backflow prevention valve or containment device.
Only licensed plumbers with backflow prevention accreditation issued by a registered
training organisation can, test and commission backflow valves.
Should you require further information, please email Flo-Rite Plumbings Backflow team.
Backflow Valves Annual Testing
The need for annual testing
If a backflow valve is defective or faulty, it may:
• not prevent a contaminated source entering the drinking water supply
• cause water to be wasted through leaking devices
• impact on the water pressure supplying to your property
How to have your Backflow Prevention Device or Backflow Valves Tested
A backflow prevention accredited licensed plumber will need to test all of your devices.
After testing your device Flo-Rite Plumbing will give you a yellow copy of the Backflow Prevention Device Inspection and Maintenance Report. The original will be sent to your local authority within 2 days of testing to ensure customer compliance with government backflow prevention requirements.
How does backflow occur?
The water supply system is designed to ensure that water flows to your property under pressure. If this pressure is not maintained, there is a chance that water could be drawn backwards into the water main.
Water pressure can be affected when:
• there is a break in the water main
• water is being pumped from the main water supply during a fire
• a customer is using water at a higher pressure than the pressure supplied by the Local Water Authority
• heavy water use downstream reduces water pressure upstream
• the water outlet at the property is higher than the water main, causing constant back pressure.
There is a risk to public health if there is a cross connection between your water supply and a contaminated source. If there is a pressure drop in the water main, a vacume could be created in the water supply system. Under certain conditions this creates a siphoning effect and draws liquid from a contaminated source back into the drinking water supply.
A number of different property types pose a particular risk to public health through cross connections
These include:
• chemical plants
• pest control companies
• market gardeners
• golf courses/sporting ovals
• caravan parks
• greywater treatment systems
• metal processing plants
• paint manufacturers
• laundries
• nurseries
• residential properties with rainwater storage
Properly installed and maintained backflow prevention devices or valves are critical elements of safe drinking water systems in our communities and workplaces.
Our service vehicles are fully equipped to carry out all kinds of backflow testing, backflow valve repairs and maintenance, backflow certification, backflow device installation and even hot water repairs to all major brand Hot Water Systems, Hot Water Heaters, Hot Water Tanks and Hot Water Units including brands like Rheem, Vulcan, Dux, Bosch, Solahart, Aquamax, Saxon, Quantum, Conergy, Stiebel Eltron, Zip, Pyrox, Beasley, Edwards, Vaillant, Supakwik and more. We offer hot water solutions tailored to suit your changing needs and are an accredited service and warranty agent for all leading brands of electric, gas, heat pump and solar hot water systems. Working closely with manufacturers and energy authorities will ensure our products are of the highest standards and up to date with changing regulations. Best of all we guarantee quality service at competitive prices. Turn to us for free advice and quotations for your new hot water heaters or hot water units and receive prompt attention from our experienced and qualified staff.
Whether you are looking to fix a leaking toilet, clear a blocked drain, repair a leaking tap, fix a burst water pipe, replace your faulty hot water element, have a backflow valve tested, install a garbage disposal unit, have some gas fitting repairs, fit a hot water circulating pump, replace a hot water thermostat, or a new hot water anode, install a new boiling water unit or just have some general plumbing repairs, Flo-Rite Plumbing guarantee our friendly and courteous Brisbane plumbers and Gold Coast plumbers are committed to fixing your plumbing problems first time every time.
For your plumber Brisbane, plumber Gold Coast, Brisbane hot water systems and hot water systems Gold Coast contact Flo-Rite Plumbing to solve all your plumbing, drainage, gas fitting and hot water problems.
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