Did you suddenly get a ballooned water bill? Check whether your water consumption had increased during the billing period. If there was no change in use, a water leak could be the probable cause. It is wise to call an emergency plumber St George without delay. We at Shire Care Plumbing  Offer excellent regular and emergency plumbing services as well as leak detection services.

 

In a way, water leaks are not so difficult to identify because you will notice some flooding in the kitchen sink or bathroom area or light stains on your wall or water pooling in the landscape. But early stage or very deep water leaks cannot be easily spotted because the damage is still insignificant and invisible.

 

Causes of Water Leak

 

Most plumbing systems are designed to be sturdy and withstand any damage. Once installed, the existence of the plumbing system on your property becomes something you rarely think of. Plumbing installations catch your attention only when you face a plumbing problem. Water leaks happen due to many reasons, but some common causes include:

 

• Every plumbing system has a life span, gets old, and is likely to spring some leakage problems on and off. If you do not want to face an unexpected difficulty and call in an emergency plumber St George and can afford to replace a very old existing plumbing system, go ahead and do it.

 

• Rusted, corroded, and cracked pipes can spring unmanageable water leaks.

 

• Plumbing joints and pipes sometimes break or crack due to pressure from shifting soil arising from incorrect grading.

 

• It is common to see pipes damaged and cracked during repairs and excavation.

 

 

Skilled Plumbers Can Detect Leaks Quickly

 

In case, the water leak is visible, call a professional plumber immediately. Here’s what the emergency plumber St George would do:

 

• He would locate the water meter of your property and the main water shut-off valve.

 

• The professional will take a meter reading and close all faucets and water-using appliances for some time.

 

• After 30 minutes to an hour, he will go back to the meter and take a reading. If the reading is higher, it indicates the presence of a leak in the ground or internal plumbing system.

 

• Then, he will turn off the main meter valve is turned off, and take another reading. If the meter stops moving, it means the leak is inside the house. In case, the meter keeps running, the leak is under the ground and needs immediate repair.

 

Leak Detection Tools

 

When our professional plumber determines the nature of the leak, the next step is to locate the location of the leak. Our emergency plumber St George will use a variety of tools for water leak detection, including:

 

• Video cameras
• Ground microphones
• Sonic leak detection devices

 

Once they have identified where the problem likes, they will fix the leak using the latest techniques and equipment. With over 20 years of experience behind us, we at Shire Care Plumbing have the expertise to handle all your gutter replacement and repair and other plumbing requirements. For more information, feel free to call us at this number- 1800 744 732. You can also request a free quote via this online form.

Consistent water flows from faucets, and showers are dependent on steady water pressure in a water system. When the water pressure falls due to excessive use of water in the house or a sudden pipe burst, you face water pressure issues in your home. We at Shire Care Plumbing have observed these issues arising at various properties sometime or the other.

 

The drop in water pressure creates some problems. It reduces the water flow in your system, and also allows contaminated water to get drawn into the water system from various sources such as ground, storage, etc. The presence of backflow pressure is another reason why contaminants get pulled into the potable water system. Among the sources of the back water pressure are:

 

• Pumps installed in the water distribution system.
• Power washing equipment.
• Heat exchanging equipment.

 

The above sources disturb the static pressure in a pipeline. Under these circumstances, you should not ignore the risk of chemicals causing contamination of the potable water on your property.

 

The Best Solution for Backflow Prevention

 

Installing, a backflow prevention device, is the best way to prevent the risk of water contamination. Current building and plumbing regulations require the installation of these devices in all new buildings when the structure is being built. Sydney Water conducts an audit of all industrial and commercial properties in the city to ensure compliance.

 

The directives related to the installation of the backflow devices consider issues such as the risk factor of the property and the nature of business run on a site. Local councils or local authorities control the compliance matters for properties located outside Sydney. Regardless of the type of property (residential, commercial, or industrial), the following three aspects are essential in deciding the type of device and the location of the feature:

 

• Containment
• Zone
• Individual

 

When you fit the device at the main meter assembly, your entire property is protected. The best way to ensure correct installation is to call an experienced local plumber for the job.

 

Backflow Prevention -Compliance Requirements

 

A property owner must follow compliance requirements in a sequential order, such as:

 

1. Testing and certification by a licensed and experienced local plumber (with additional training) of the backflow prevention assembly to be installed.
2. Testing and certification of valves after the initial installation is complete.

 

A property owner must get the devices tested and certified on an annual basis, or if they undertake repairs or relocation. We help you to complete compliance formalities as per Sydney Water rules and regulations. This helps to ensure the safety of the potable water on your property.

 

With over 20 years of experience behind us, we at Shire Care Plumbing have the expertise to handle all your backflow prevention and other plumbing requirements. For more information about our local plumber St George services, feel free to call us at this number- 1800 744 732. You can also request a free quote via this online form.