Backflow Prevention Devices
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Backflow Prevention: Device Installation, Maintenance and Annual Testing

As members of the Queensland Backflow Prevention Association, O’Shell Plumbing are committed to ensuring you stay safe by installing and regularly checking backflow prevention devices. Unlike other plumbers, we don’t charge call-out fees. We only charge by the hour, and come around to your home or business, checking up on as many backflow prevention devices as required with minimal disruption to your business or household operations. Please give us a call if you require a new install or annual testing of backflow prevention devices.

What are Backflow Prevention Devices?

Backflow Prevention Devices prevent the reverse siphoning effect of polluted water into potable water supply. On properties that have irrigation or plumbing handling polluted liquid, such as mechanic oil change bays, golf courses, schools, hospitals or restaurants, Backflow Prevention Devices are required by the local council to eliminate the potential for accidental water poisoning.

As Backflow Prevention Devices use moving parts to detect siphoned water, they require annual testing and preventative maintenance to ensure they operate safely. These checks are required by law and require proof to be submitted to the local council. For more information on the risks associated with having a faulty or non-existent Backflow Prevention Device, visit your local council plumbing division on Backflow Prevention Devices.

Backflow Maintenance & Annual Testing

Your Backflow Prevention Device is required by law to be checked annually by a certified plumber. O’Shell plumbing safely check for any faults within your backflow prevention devices efficiently, minimising downtime for you and your business and keeping your occupants safe. We handle all the administrative duties, including reporting to local council and keeping a maintenance schedule for you, minimising the things you need to worry about when managing your business or property.

Backflow Prevention Device Installation:

Just had a new water supplied to a hazardous business or location that requires a backflow prevention device? Have O’Shell Plumbing Attend to carry out a hazard rating and advise on the style of backflow device needed. We can then also install a new backflow prevention device to keep your occupants safe. O’Shell stay up to date on the latest and safest backflow prevention device technologies, regularly attending Queensland Backflow Prevention Association meetings to learn more on keeping safe.

Backflow Prevention Devices

Get in touch to book one of our friendly plumbers to visit your premises for our Backflow Prevention Device installations or checks with no call-out fee! Call 0459 719 306