Master Plumbers Association of South Australia Inc. wishes to warn the public of the dangers of installing a DIY Bidet, or any other water device without a qualified Plumber. DIY Bidet installations can lead to contamination of drinking water, therefore putting the health of yourself and others at risk.
We are aware that the COVID-19 Pandemic and increased difficulty obtaining toilet paper has led to a increase in bidet installations. However, please ensure you always use a qualified Plumber to undertake any plumbing work.
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Our CEO, Andrew Clarke made comment on this issue in today's paper (Page 15).
Please see the article from The Advertiser below:
DIY bidet installers cop a foul spray
Published by: The Advertiser
Story by: Renato Castello Link
Date: Wed 8th April 2020
Homeowners installing bidets to combat the toilet paper shortage could be risking their health by contaminating their drinking water.
The State Government has warned the increase in illegal and unsafe DIY installation of toilet-seat bidets and sprays could lead to contaminated water cycling back into the clean water supply.
Some of the cheap DIY bidets retail for less than $150 and are simply a toilet seat with a spray attached.
The Office of the Technical Regulator has issued a plumbing advisory notice outlining the need for backflow prevention devices, which must be tested and commissioned by a licenced plumber.
Master Plumbers SA Chief Executive Andrew Clarke said he had raised the potential problem with the OTR.
"If you've got a handheld spray and if that's left inside the pan and it fills up with water, it can go down the main line," he said.
"The problem with these home renovations shows is that everyone starts to experiment. Every man and his dog thinks they can be a plumber without knowing the risks they could potentially open up doing it."
The Advertiser reported a month ago on a major online bidet supplier receiving a surge in inquiries.