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Backflow in Restaurants: Common Causes, Hotspots, and How to Prevent It
Running a restaurant involves juggling food safety, plumbing, and customer service simultaneously. However, one issue that often goes...
Steve Tamkee
Oct 3, 20252 min read


Backflow Prevention: It’s About Building Safety and Water Quality
Whether you manage an office tower, retail center, or multi-use facility, you have a backflow preventer that is more than just for show.
Steve Tamkee
Sep 29, 20252 min read


Backflow Problems in Commercial Buildings: What to Watch for in Irrigation Season
With the heat this summer, commercial buildings across the Lower Mainland have ramped up their irrigation schedules to maintain curb...
Steve Tamkee
Sep 13, 20252 min read


Backflow Maintenance for Strata and Multi-Family Buildings
As a manager of strata or multi-family property in the Lower Mainland, chances are you're required to have a certified backflow assembly tester inspect your system.
Steve Tamkee
Sep 9, 20253 min read


5 Signs Your Backflow Preventer Isn't Working
When your backflow fails, the risks ripple far beyond a single pipe—potentially contaminating entire systems.
Steve Tamkee
Aug 9, 20252 min read


Common Backflow Problems in Commercial Buildings
Backflow is more than just a plumbing issue—it’s a serious risk to the health of your water supply, your tenants or staff, and your building’s overall safety.
Steve Tamkee
Aug 6, 20253 min read


Impact of backflow in an irrigation system
Preventing backflow in agricultural settings is necessary as agricultural connections are directly connected to potable water.
Steve Tamkee
Jul 24, 20252 min read


Backflow preventer works in Fire Protection Systems
Fire suppression systems in buildings play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of people. But did you know that a fire protection system includes backflow prevention? Learn how we protect against backflow and keep your water system safe.
Steve Tamkee
Jul 22, 20253 min read


Backflow Valve or Backwater Valve: Are they the same?
At SMT Backflow, backflow prevention is what we do. From testing, repairs and general maintenance, it’s our business to ensure that the...
Steve Tamkee
May 30, 20252 min read


Understanding Backflow Assembly Testing in Coquitlam
Backflow assembly testing is an annual requirement for commercial and residential buildings in British Columbia to ensure that the public...
Steve Tamkee
May 26, 20254 min read


Types of Backflow Preventers
There are several types of backflow preventers that are useful for different applications. Here's what you need to know about yours.
Steve Tamkee
Apr 28, 20253 min read


How to Get Your Backflow Tested in Surrey
What you need to know to get your backflow tested in Surrey, BC.
Steve Tamkee
Apr 13, 20253 min read


City of Vancouver Backflow Testing Report Requirements
Did you know that as part of the Cross Connection Control Program, the City of Vancouver requires submitting a backflow testing report...
Steve Tamkee
Mar 18, 20252 min read


2 Signs you need a backflow repair
Finding water leakage on your property? It might be time for a backflow repair! When it comes to ensuring that the public water supply is...
Steve Tamkee
Mar 3, 20253 min read


The role of a backflow preventer for irrigation systems
Your irrigation system keeps your lawn healthy. But did you know that it also works to keep the water supply safe? A backflow preventer...
Steve Tamkee
Feb 12, 20252 min read


Winter is here: Is your Backflow Device Protected from the cold?
Protect your backflow device from winter damage! Learn essential tips to winterize your backflow device and keep your water supply safe.
Steve Tamkee
Feb 5, 20253 min read


Vancouver Backflow Assembly Testing: What you need to know
Backflow assembly - or as the City of Vancouver calls it, cross-connection control - testing is an important part of protecting the...
Steve Tamkee
Dec 28, 20243 min read


What is a backflow valve and what to do if yours fails
Annual testing of your backflow valve is essential to protect the public water supply. Here are the basics that you need to know about your
Steve Tamkee
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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