Applications

Backflow protection by sector

Every sector has its own risk profile, regulatory obligations and common failure modes. Select your sector to see applicable regulation guides, tools and recommended products.

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Caravan Parks

Pitch supplies, wash blocks, site standpipes and seasonal water systems. Backflow from pitch hoses is the recurring failure.

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Leisure

Gyms, spas, pools, sports facilities and public changing areas. Showers, hose points and chemical dosing.

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Industrial

Process water, dosing, washdown, plant rooms and production services. Category 4 and 5 predominate.

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Hospitality

Hotels, restaurants, kitchens, laundries and guest washroom facilities. High-turnover fittings and hose-union points.

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Healthcare

Hospitals, clinics, care settings and specialist clinical water systems. HTM 04-01 and Category 5 washdown dominate specification.

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Residential

Domestic dwellings, flats, landlord stock and mixed-use residential blocks. Typical risks are hose-union taps, filling loops and garden irrigation.

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