Pipe Flashing
What is the difference between EPDM and Silicone pipe flashings?
EPDM can withstand temperatures between -40 C° to +115 C°.
Silicone can withstand temperatures between -60 C° to +200 C°.
What is the life expectancy of an Aquarius Pipe Flashing?
Aquarius Rubber provides a 25 year warranty against defects in material on all pipe flashings. We recommed a licenced plumber for all Aquaseal installations. Aquarius Aquaseal Pipe Flashings have been manufactured in Australia for over 40 years and to this day we can find installations of our original products that are are still performing as expected.
Do I need to use silicone flashing on a heater flue?
Many trades people still use the silicone flashing for heater flues.
When the flue type is a twin or triple skin, tests have shown that the Aquarius black EPDM pipe flashing will adequately do the job and should not be affected by the passive flue heat.
Are Aquarius Pipe Flashings UV resistant?
Yes. Aquarius polymers are formulated to be Ozone and UV resistant.
How do I know where to cut the pipe flashing?
Aquarius Aquaseals have measurements on their flashings to help guide the installer for the correct pipe O.D.
If measurements are not available, use the rule of subtracting 18% off the outside diameter of the pipe. Example, if the pipe is 100mm in OD, subtract 18% of 100mm, this will provide the recommended pipe flashing I.D. of 82mm for a 100mm OD pipe. This will provide a good interference fit between the pipe flashing and pipe.
What is the difference between the Aquaseal and Versatile Pipe Flashings?
Aquaseal Pipe Flashings are designed for metal roofs, where as the Versatile Pipe Flashings are designed for tiled roofs.
Can all Aquarius Pipe Flashings be painted?
Yes, after installation. We recommend using 100% Acrylic Paint.
What type of sealant should be used?
We recommend a neutral cure sealant.
I collect drinking water from my tiled roof, which Pipe Flashing should I use?
The Versatile Aluminium, Enviro-Lead & Flexatile are all suitable for drinking water catchments. We do not recommend our Versatile Natural Lead in this situation.
How should I trim the flashing to the correct pipe size?
We recommend a sharp pair of scissors to cut our pipe flashing for the correct pipe size. Ensure there are no accidental nicks in the polymer, as this will continue to split/tear over time.
Tip: Ensure the blades are sharp with no contamination e.g. glue or any accumulated dirt.
Do you have a product that can flash a Square Pipe?
Yes. Aquarius Rubber has developed two sizes designed to suit square pipes from 25mm to 150mm.
Can Aquarius Pipe Flashings be used on a pipe discharging from a wood combustion heater?
Yes, provided a twin or triple skin flue has been installed. Aquarius Rubber recommends their Silicone polymer Pipe Flashings for high temperature applications. Under no circumstances should any polymer pipe flashing be used on single skin flue discharging from a wood heater.
Can I install the Pipe Flashing?
We recommend a licensed plumber to install our Pipe Flashings. Licensed plumbers have been trained and have experience on various pipe flashing installations. Most importantly they have all necessary equipment for a safe and correct installation on the roof.
Installations should be conducted according to our published installation guides and recommendations. For further assistance, please call our technical department on 03 9763 0044
Should I use silicone sealant where the Pipe Flashing seals around the pipe?
No, silicone sealant should not be used where the Pipe Flashing seals around the pipe. This can cause water leaks as the silicone can crack over time and allow water ingress. If the pipe has a seam, then a small amount of sealant can be used along the seam up to the lip of the Pipe Flashing. Click on the following link for further details – https://www.aquariusdist.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Aquarius-Installation-Instructions.pdf
What type of screws should be used with Aquaseal Metal Roof Flashings?
We recommend Class 3 or Class 4 hex head self-drilling screws minimum of 16mm long with a rubber washer.
How far apart should each fixing be from the next?
Each installation can be different and as a guide, fixings should be between 20 – 50mm apart. They should not be more than 50mm apart.
Expansion Strip Joint
How far should the fastening screws be apart?
We recommend that fastening screws are no greater than 40mm apart from the screws centre heads
What type of sealant should be used?
We recommend a neutral cure sealant.
Can Expansion Strip Joint be used on Stainless Steel Box Gutters?
Yes. A minimum of Stainless Steel 304 screws must be used
What metal grade of screw should I use when fixing Expansion Strip Joint to Stainless Steel Box gutter?
A minimum of Stainless Steel 304 grade screws must be used.
What gap is required between the two box gutters?
We recommend a gap of 25mm to 30mm between the two box gutters, however it is preferred by most installers to overlap the box gutters by 30mm to 40mm.
Redback
Cleaning Abrasive
Does the Cleaning Abrasive come in a larger size?
Yes, the larger Cleaning Abrasive size comes in a 5 meter roll. Code Red413
How long are the strips of Cleaning Abrasive?
There are two sizes available. Cleaning Abrasive standard comes with two strips at 60cm. Cleaning Abrasive large comes in a five metre roll.
Will Cleaning Abrasive rust?
No, Cleaning Abrasive is metal-free.
Drain Dye
How much Drain Dye should I use?
As a general rule, 20 grams of Drain Dye will provide a strong visual in 200 litres of water. 1kg of Drain Dye will provide a strong visual in 10,000 litres of water.
Is Drain Dye safe?
Yes, Drain Dye is non-toxic. They are biodegradable and safe for the environment. Please refer to the MSDS for further information
What is the Difference between the red and green Drain Dye?
The red Drain Dye is a highly concentrated food dye whereas the green contains fluorescein and sodium sulphate.Please refer to the MSDS for more information
How can I remove the dye?
Sunlight will break down the product in a relatively short period. The exact time for this will vary depending on the strength of the UV light. Even under weak UV, the dyes will break down in a matter of days.
Drain Dye is hydrophilic, (that is, bonds readily with water), therefore, it is easily cleaned up with, or washed away with water. To speed up the process household cleaning bleach can be used to break down drain dye. Always use bleach in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
To prevent staining, always test the product on a small non conspicuous area prior to use. If the product is difficult to remove from the substrate find another method or product to test for leaks or water flows.
Always use Red Back Drain Dye as per the MSDS.
Can Drain Dye be used on porous surfaces?
We do not recommend using Drain Dye on porous surfaces.
Silicone Clean Up
Does Silicone Clean Up remove cured silicone?
Yes. Apply Silicone Clean Up to a rag and place it directly to the cured silicone. Wait approximately 1-2 minutes and remove with scraper.
What surface can it be used on?
Silicone Clean Up should not be used on painted surfaces.
Tube Paste
Is Tube Paste approved for potable water, natural gas & LPG?
Yes.
Wonder Juice
Can Wonder Juice be used on plastic threads?
No, Wonder Juice will not work on any plastic threads.
How long before I can apply pressure to the line?
We recommend waiting 15 minutes before applying pressure.
How long does Wonder Juice take to fully cure?
Full cure takes 24hrs, however pressure can be applied after 15 minutes.
How long will Wonder Juice last when the tube is opened?
Use Wonder Juice within 18 months of opening.
Why is the tube only half full?
Wonder Juice requires air to stay uncured. Once air is eliminated, Wonder Juice starts to cure.
Can the thread be undone once Wonder Juice has fully cured?
Yes. This will require some force and we recommend using a wrench tool.
PTFE Tape
Can the Red Back PTFE ehite tape be used on gas threads?
No, this tape cannot be used on gas threads. This tape is suitable for potable water.
Double Sided Tape
What is the length and width of the Double Sided Tape?
33m in length and 28mm in width.
Hextyte
What is the difference between Red Back Stringtite & Hextyte?
Both products are suitable for natural gas and potable water. The difference between the two is that Hextyte is made of nylon.
Tradies Sunblock
Does Red Back Tradies Sunblock damage/discolour coloured metal roof sheets?
No, Tradies Sunblock does not contain semi-conducting metal oxides such as titanium dioxide (TiO2) and zinc oxide (ZnO) that can accelerate the degradation of organic materials including paint systems.
Styroscrew – Fixing for foam walls
Can Styroscrew be used on rendered foam boards?
Before screwing the Styroscrew into the rendered foam wall, we recommend drilling a hole with a 10mm drill bit to avoid cracking the rendered wall.
Can Styroscrew be used on Hebel?
Yes, Styroscrew can be used on Hebel. The same installation method applies.
Styrowedge – Fixing for foam walls
Can Styrowedge be used on rendered foam boards?
We recommend using a sharp tradies knife to create a horizontal slot into the rendered wall and into the foam board. With a hammer, gently tap the combined plates until flush with the wall.
Can Styrowedge be used on Hebel?
Yes, however we recommend Styroscrew over Styrowedge