Frequently asked questions

Whilst Loxeal 18-10 is designed for medium-pressure gas applications, Loxeal 58-11 is designed for high-pressure gas and water applications.

Data stated is as tested on Bolt M 10×20 – quality 8.8. – Nut h – 0.8d.

Thread-sealing compounds are usually solvent-based and work by hardening as the solvent evaporates. As solvent-based thread-sealing compounds present a risk of shrinking and cracking over time, they are best for sealing threads in maintenance applications where a permanent rigid bond is not essential.

Anaerobic thread sealants are high-performance sealants that only cure when oxygen is expelled. Anaerobic thread sealants such as Loxeal 58-11 are ideal for sealing permanent fixtures in commercial applications.

SUPA-SEAL P.T.F.E Thread Seal Tapes, Loxeal Thread Sealants and LA-CO T-O-T and Slic-tite® Thread Sealing Compound can be used to seal pipes containing Natural Gas or LPG (propane).

A liquid thread sealant or thread-sealing compound is recommended when sealing larger-diameter pipelines. For high-strength sealing on permanent structures, it’s important to use a high-performance thread sealant such as the Loxeal®58-11. The Loxeal®58-11 is not only AGA-approved for use with gas, it is also WaterMark-approved for use with potable water.

For a detailed comparison, read our blog post here

Manual changeover and automatic changeover dual-stage gas regulators are used for multi-LPG cylinder setups.

Once one LPG cylinder runs out, an automatic changeover regulator will automatically switch from using one gas cylinder to another. For manual changeover regulators, the user will need to manually reset the valve after the first gas cylinder runs out.

Manual changeover gas regulators mean that you are less likely to unknowingly end up with two empty gas cylinders. However, they mean that you will have to pause gas usage and switch cylinders manually.

Using an automatic changeover gas regulator means that you don’t have to pause gas usage. However, you will need to routinely inspect your set-up to ensure that gas bottles are not empty.

To suit your preferences and needs, Bromic supplies both automatic and manual changeover gas regulators.

Only our appliance regulators are for indoor use. All other gas regulators are for outdoor use only.

First Stage and Second Stage gas regulators are used in domestic and commercial applications.

A first stage gas regulator is often connected to one or two gas cylinder/s with pigtail/s, taking the pressure from max. 1750kPa to approximately 70kPa. A second stage gas regulator is placed further along the gas line and takes the gas pressure from approximately 70kPa to 2.75kPa.

We recommend Kosan First Stage and Second Stage regulators for high-pressure and high-volume commercial applications.

All Bromic and Cavagna dual-stage regulators come with a patented safety shut-off feature.

The safety shut-off is a mechanism that will engage in the event of gas flow greater than 140% of rated flow (e.g. regulator diaphragm failure, equipment leakage downstream). This prevents any potential emergencies and ensures safety at all times.

Jet pumps, also known as “pressure pumps”, are water pumps that contain and drive an impeller/centrifugal pump. The impeller moves water; through the jet pump and increases the pressure of the water; to assist in areas where high suction lift is required, such as double-storey homes.

For water tanks including rainwater harvesting systems, Bromic Waterboy™ jet pumps can be installed below or above the tank.

Installing a water pump below the tank aids the water flow and hence has minimal installation requirements. If a Bromic Waterboy™ jet pump is installed above the tank, it should have a foot valve (not supplied by Bromic) installed at the bottom of the pipe in the rainwater tank. This is to prevent water from flowing back down to the tank.