Backflow Plumbing

You’re in safe hands with the Tequa team for all your backflow plumbing needs.

Backflow prevention is crucial for maintaining the integrity of your water supply, ensuring that your drinking water remains uncontaminated. When backflow occurs, it can cause serious health risks by allowing contaminants to enter the water system. At Tequa, we specialise in the installation, maintenance, and testing of backflow prevention devices, providing you with peace of mind and a reliable plumbing system. Our experienced team is dedicated to delivering top-notch backflow prevention devices and plumbing solutions tailored to your specific needs.

Tequa’s Backflow Plumbing Services encompass a comprehensive range of solutions designed to prevent backflow and protect your water. Our services include the installation of backflow prevention devices such as air gaps, backflow preventers, double-check valves, and spring-loaded double-check valve valves.

We start with a thorough assessment of your plumbing to identify potential backflow issues. Our experts then recommend the most suitable backflow prevention devices for your plumbing structures, ensuring compliance with local regulations and standards.

Our Backflow Plumbing Service

Backflow occurs when there is a reversal of the normal flow of water, allowing contaminants to enter the drinking water. This can happen due to changes in pressure, such as back pressure or reduced pressure in the water system. To prevent backflow, we install backflow preventers that allow water to flow in only one direction, blocking contaminants from entering the potable water. Regular maintenance and testing of these devices are essential to ensure their effectiveness and prevent backflow and potential health hazards.

Our Backflow Installation Service Capabilities

Comprehesive System Assessment

Air Gaps and Preventors

Backflow Prevention Device Installation

Emergency Plumbing Services

Regular Maintenance and Testing

Regulatory Compliance

The Tequa Difference

Our promise is to "Exceed Expectations." We put this into practice everyday on all projects big or small. You can expect a dedicated team and manager who will look after your job from start to finish with a solutions focused mindset. We know communication is key and we are here to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone or email. 

Our Backflow Plumbing Process

Tequa’s backflow plumbing services follow a meticulous and structured process to ensure top-quality results and safety:

Initial Consultation: We begin with a detailed consultation to understand your backflow prevention needs and assess your plumbing system.

System Assessment: Our experts conduct a thorough inspection of your water system to identify potential backflow risks and determine the appropriate prevention devices.

Device Installation: We install backflow prevention device such as air gaps, preventers, double check valves, and spring-loaded check valves, ensuring proper placement and functionality.

Testing and Calibration: After installation, we test and calibrate the devices to ensure they are working correctly and effectively preventing backflow.

Regular Maintenance: We offer regular maintenance services to keep your backflow prevention devices in optimal condition and ensure ongoing protection of your water supply.

Compliance Checks: We ensure that all installations and maintenance work comply with local regulations and industry standards.

Choose Tequa for professional, reliable, and efficient backflow plumbing solutions that keep your systems operating smoothly.

What Other People are Asking

  • Backflow prevention in plumbing involves preventing the reverse flow of water that can contaminate your water. It is essential for maintaining water quality and protecting public health.

  • Backflow happens when there is a change in pressure in the water system, causing water to flow in the opposite direction. This can happen due to higher pressure due to back pressure or reduced pressure.

  • A Backflow prevention device is a mechanism or device installed in the plumbing system to prevent contaminants from entering your water. Common devices include air gaps, preventers, double-check valves, and spring-loaded check valves.

  • An air gap is a physical separation between the water and a potential source of contamination. It prevents backflow by a pressure and ensuring that water cannot flow back into the potable water system.

  • Regular testing prevent backflow and ensures that backflow prevention devices are functioning correctly and effectively preventing backflow. It helps identify and the backflow prevention device and address any issues before they become serious problems.

  • Yes, Tequa offers emergency backflow services to address urgent backflow issues promptly and ensure the safety of your water systems.

  • Tequa’s experienced backflow prevention team follows all local regulations and industry standards for backflow prevention. We ensure that all back pressure installations, testing, and maintenance work are compliant with these requirements.

  • If you suspect a backflow issue, contact Tequa immediately. Our commercial plumbing experts will assess the backflow situation, identify the cause, and implement the necessary measures to prevent further contamination.

  • It is recommended to test all backflow preventer devices annually to ensure they are functioning correctly and providing adequate protection against backflow.

  • Signs of a backflow problem include discoloured water, a noticeable drop in the flow of water or pressure, and unusual tastes or odours in the water. If you notice any of these backflow signs, contact Tequa for an assessment and a backflow prevention device installation.

  • Yes, Tequa can install backflow prevention device in both new and existing plumbing systems. Our experts will assess your whole plumbing system and recommend the best backflow preventer solutions for your needs.

  • Tequa’s experienced plumbers install spring-loaded double check valve valves with precision, ensuring they are correctly positioned and calibrated to provide effective backflow prevention.