Backflow And TMV Testing Brisbane
Fully Licensed Backflow and TMV Testing in Brisbane
Your Brisbane Backflow and TMV testing Specialists
Richmond Plumbing and Drainage are properly trained and licensed backflow testing specialists.
A backflow prevention device is a specialised device designed to prevent the contamination of drinking water from potentially harmful wastewater or polluted water that may be running backward through your water system.
Backflow can occur when the mains water pressure is lower than the pipe pressure on your property. This may happen for various reasons but most likely from back siphonage due to a vacuum in the water main. If your property’s water supply is in contact with pollutants or contaminants, these can be drawn into the water main.
If this should happen, the backflow prevention device will prevent a reverse flow of water into your drinking supply. All backflow devices require mandatory annual testing by a licensed plumber trained in backflow prevention.
A detailed test report will be issued directly to your local governing body council stating that the device has been suitably tested and certified.
Thermostatic Mixing Valve (TMV) Testing
Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs) are designed to mix hot and cold water to a pre-selected temperature, usually 60° C. These are used primarily in health care facilities, aged care centres, hospitals and nursing homes to prevent scalding.
Valves operate using a sensor together with a thermostatic element. The sensor responds to changes in the temperature of incoming cold and hot water. The distance from the valve to the outlet is taken into account to make up for any temperature loss.
To reduce the likelihood of valve failure, these valves must be serviced regularly.
Richmond Plumbing and Drainage offer a regular servicing schedule and will submit a commissioning and complete maintenance report upon test completion.
We are fully licensed and trained according to Australian legislation to ensure the safe delivery of hot water to all your ablutionary outlets.
We offer the following services for backflow and TMV testing in Brisbane:
- TMV Testing with a certificate of compliance
- Supply, maintenance and repair of backflow prevention devices
- Installation of backflow prevention devices
- Testing of backflow prevention devices as per Australian standards
- Fully licensed for annual backflow testing
- Issue of certificate of compliance for backflow testing
- Maintenance of backflow valves
- Replacement of backflow valves
Backflow testing is a highly specialised area, and requires a properly trained, qualified and licensed plumber. At Richmond Plumbing and Drainage, we have the necessary experience, training and licenses and are fully endorsed according to Australian statutory legislation.
