What Is an Air Gap Backflow Device and When Is It Actually Required in Sydney?
When a property owner hears the term “air gap”, it is not unusual for him to just interpret it to mean that there is just some gap left between the faucet and the sink. However, in the commercial plumbing sector, this short phrase may actually be used to denote a very specialised technique for safeguarding […]
What Happens If You Don’t Test Your Backflow Device in Sydney? Fines, Notices & Water Shutoffs Explained
If you own or manage a property with a testable backflow prevention device, annual testing is a mandatory compliance obligation, not an optional upgrade. Failing to test your backflow device means you are operating a non-compliant water connection. If compliance is ignored, Sydney Water can arrange testing on your behalf and charge you for it, […]
Real Backflow Contamination Incidents in Sydney (And the Lessons for Every Property Owner)
We open the tap and expect clean, safe drinking water, but the plumbing systems that supply it are anything but simple. From commercial, industrial and strata premises, these networks of pipework often link the main water supply to chemical storage tanks, irrigation systems, cooling towers and industrial processes. When the pressure in a water supply […]
Backflow vs Back-Siphonage in Sydney: What’s the Real Difference (And Why It Matters for Your Water)
If you have a commercial development, a strata building or even a home in the greater Sydney area, you are likely to depend on a steady supply of clean and safe drinking water. But what would happen if the water that came from your tap was going the wrong way? This potentially harmful reversal of […]
Are You Getting Ripped Off? The Truth About Sydney Backflow Testing Costs
If you received a backflow test reminder letter from Sydney Water recently, you must be one of many who will be going online for the fees. Once you begin calling around for a quote, you will probably discover that the prices quoted in the plumbing industry are quite varied. A quote ranges anywhere between $89 […]