Backflow Prevention
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Turning plumbers into front‑line health professionals
Peter McLennan reflects on the recent World Plumbing Day and asks some questions of the industry and the continual lack of education, at the apprenticeship stage, ... -
The basics of backflow and why they still matter in modern plumbing
Peter McLennan wants to get back to the basics of Cross Connection Control. So what is backflow prevention and Cross Connection Control all about? – Isn’t ... -
Beyond apprenticeship and how ongoing training strengthens plumbing practice
Peter McLennan urges more plumbers to further their education and continue to gain knowledge long after their apprenticeship is done and dusted. Oscar Wilde once said, ... -
Why councils require backflow protection even in ordinary houses
Backflow Prevention in the residential situation… is it really necessary? Peter McLennan suggests it is. Having been involved in backflow prevention in Australia for over 25 ... -
Unnecessary cost or type of insurance? Investment or liability cost for plumbers and communities
It is something we should have, but don’t know if it is really worth the cost. How important is it to protect against a potential backflow ... -
Raising awareness about cross‑connections and backflow risks
Peter Mclennan believes that the more we can educate people on the importance of backflow prevention, the better. -
Where is Australia at with backflow prevention?
Peter McLennan, Secretary of the Backflow Prevention Association of Australia Inc., explains why he is concerned by the lack of resources dedicated to maintaining the protection ...
