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Author: Peter McLennan

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  • ColumnsFeaturesPeter McLennan - The Backflow Boys
    By Peter McLennan
    29/09/2025
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    Backflow risk management: It’s more than just a testing and registration program

    There are different kinds of backflow prevention. Peter McLennan breaks them down and explains what goes into each method. We all know backflow incidents pose a ...
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  • ColumnsFeaturesPeter McLennan - The Backflow Boys
    By Peter McLennan
    07/07/2025
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    Identifying backflow hazards and matching correct devices

    Cross-connection control is not as hard as it first seems, but also not something that is naturally understood. Peter McLennan writes. The backflow installer must be ...
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  • ColumnsPeter McLennan - The Backflow Boys
    By Peter McLennan
    07/03/2025
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    Why is a hose tap a backflow risk to drinking water?

    People often complain that backflow prevention is costly, and it is this presumption that leads to incorrect protection being applied. That is often because the installer ...
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  • ColumnsPeter McLennan - The Backflow Boys
    By Peter McLennan
    09/10/2020
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    Confusion reigns around regulatory requirements

    Despite backflow prevention being a common practice around the country, there is still confusion around the rules and regulations and the discrepancies between each state and ...
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  • ColumnsPeter McLennan - The Backflow Boys
    By Peter McLennan
    22/06/2020
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    Keeping up with AS2845.2 2010

    If you are a licensed backflow tester, you will no doubt be aware of the current Australian Standard AS2845.3:2010. Peter McLennan takes a look at some ...
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  • ColumnsPeter McLennan - The Backflow Boys
    By Peter McLennan
    16/12/2019
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    A much needed lesson?

    A recent contamination event in New South Wales provided a lesson in backflow containment cross connections, contamination and leak detection. Peter McLennan reports. Backflow incidents happen ...
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  • ColumnsFeaturesPeter McLennan - The Backflow Boys
    By Peter McLennan
    11/05/2018
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    Installing backflow preventers

    Peter McLennan dispels some myths surrounding the two main backflow prevention devices seen today: the reduced pressure zone device (RPZ) and the double check valve (DCV). ...
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  • ColumnsPeter McLennan - The Backflow Boys
    By Peter McLennan
    10/05/2018
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    Commitment to understanding the basics of backflow

    Backflow is one of those things that you generally cannot see hence we go blindly through life blissfully unaware of the dangers lurking in the drinking ...
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  • ColumnsPeter McLennan - The Backflow Boys
    By Peter McLennan
    10/05/2018
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    Preventing a disaster: backflow prevention

    Backflow Prevention Association of Australia president Peter Mclennan outlines everything you need to know if and when you are considering the use of an RPZ.   ...
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  • ColumnsPeter McLennan - The Backflow Boys
    By Peter McLennan
    04/05/2018
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    Backflow and the community

    Backflow prevention is a priority for local councils to protect residents from possible cross contamination. Peter McLennan explains. The water systems are extensive in hospitals and are regarded ...
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