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561 Stick 55

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Description White stick White paste Cord Yellow paste

Maximum Thread Size 1” 3” 6” 3”

Temperature ResistanceºC -55 to +150 -55 to +205 -55 to +150 -55 to +150

Approvals - AGA AGA + Water AGA + Water

Substrate to be Sealed Metal Metal Plastic + Metal Metal

Instant Seal Low pressure Low pressure Yes Low pressure

Pack Sizes: 19g 50ml, 250ml 50m, 150m 50ml, 250ml

Recommended Primer 7649 7649 - 7649

567 577

Sealing drinking water systems

Sealing industrial air and waste water systems

Which product for thread sealing?

AGA Approval NumbersLoctite 55: 6007 to max. 2400kPa.Loctite 567: 3207 to max. 1050kPa.Loctite 577: 4787 to max. 2600kPa.

Plumbing Safety LicenceLoctite 55: PST 08638.Loctite 577: PST 20079.

Did you know?Loctite has an extensive network of local Technical Support Centres around the world to offer unrivalled technical suport and assistance.

Call: 1300 88 555 6

Sealing gas pipe systemsHard to reach or overhead

Product Information

55Pipe Sealing Cord

Part No.’s: 50m 37371A / 150m 31899

‡ Outdates pastes & tapes‡ Fast, clean, one visit seal‡ Lets you back off to align fittings‡ Can be applied on to plastic and metal fittings‡ Ideal for applications requiring immediate thread sealing

Approved• Approved for use with potable water to AS/NZS 4623: 2004• AGA approved to a maximum working pressure of 2400kPa • Temperature resistance up to 150ºC (300ºF)

Now in handy 50m size

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Product Information

Did you know? You don’t need special training to use Loctite 55. Use your old skills to apply the new technology to get an instant seal. Wrap the sealing cord around the male threads, use the recommended number of turns for the size of the thread – and assemble. That’s all there is to a leak-proof joint.

Application InformationEfficiency = Over 350 Applications

Thread Size 13mm (1⁄2") 19mm (3⁄4") 25mm (1")

Approx. no. of joints 385 260 180

ie: a single 150m reel of Loctite 55 will seal:

Recommended amount of turns for pipe sizeSize Turns Size Turns

1⁄2" 6 – 8 21⁄2" 20 – 303⁄4" 7 – 9 3" 25 – 351 8 – 12 31⁄2" 30 – 40

11⁄2" 10 – 15 4" 35 – 452" 15 – 25

1. Apply 2. Attach

3. Tighten

Note: No thread sealant is to be used in pure oxygen, oxygen rich and / or chlorine (or strong oxidising agents) systems or environment.

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Product Information

Did you know? LOCTITE 567 PST Master Pipe Sealant disassembles easily with hand tools.

567PST Master Pipe Sealant

Part No.’s: 50ml 56747A / 250ml 5674l

‡ Seals pipe threads and fittings, including high-pressure applications against the effects of vibration, shock and thermal cycling

‡ Prevents thread corrosion and thread galling‡ Product will not clog fine valves or orifices‡ AGA Approval No. 3207 to 1050kPa

(152 psi) working pressure‡ Withstands temperatures from -55ºC to +205ºC‡ Tested up to 68.9MPa (10,000 psi)‡ Instant sealing grade with (PTFE) at low pressure‡ Recommended for oil & gas, chemical, and waste treatment‡ Good chemical resistance (most acids, solvents and gases)

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Product Information

Did you know? Loctite 577 is approved to seal LPG as well as drinking water systems.

577High Pressure Pipe Sealant

Part No.’s: 50ml 19259 / 250ml 34112

‡ High strength – instant seal to moderate pressure, fast cure

‡ Seals all size metal fittings‡ AGA Approval (No. 4787) to 2600kPa (380psi)

working pressure‡ AS/NZS 4020: 2004, Licence No PST 20079,

approved for use with potable water‡ Temperature resistance from -55ºC to +150ºC‡ Good chemical resistance (most acids, solvents and gases)‡ Tested up to 68.9 MPa (10,000 psi)

Note: No thread sealant is to be used in pure oxygen, oxygen rich and / or chlorine (or strong oxidising agents) systems or environment.

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Product Information

Did you know? Loctite PST 561 Pipe Sealant Stick is perfect for overhead and hard to reach areas because there are no leaks or spills.

PST 561Pipe Sealant Stick

Part No: 37776 Pack Size: 19 gram stick

‡ No leaks, drips or spills‡ Solid formula – ideal for overhead use‡ Fast and easy to apply‡ Convenient and pocket friendly ‡ Formulated for fast, reliable curing on metal,

tapered pipe threads and fittings‡ PST 561 Pipe Sealant Stick provides high-pressure sealing and withstands

continuous operating temperatures of – 55ºC to +150ºC‡ Recommended for oil & gas, chemical and waste treatment

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Product Information

Did you know? During recent testing, the Yuk-Off Orange® formulation passed the most stringent EPA and OECD standards easily, has earned the classification “Readily Biodegradable” and has been approved by the US Dept. of Agriculture as safe for use in official meat and poultry establishments.

Yuk-Off® OrangeNon-Toxic Hand Cleaners

‡ Natural citrus hand cleaner‡ Pumice formula‡ Petroleum solvent free‡ Biodegradable‡ Non – toxic

Use for cleaning hands from resins, oil, grease, tar, grime, soil, silicones and tile cement.

Part No: 31908 400ml Yuk-Off Orange®

Pumice Formula Squeeze Pack

Part No: 31909 4 Litre Yuk-Off Orange® Pumice Formula with Free Pump

Part No: 31910 15 Litre Yuk-Off Orange®

Pumice Formula with Free Pump

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Conversion Guides

Length Multiply byMilli-inches to micrometres 25.4

Inches to millimetres 25.4

Inches to centimetres 2.54

Inches to metres 0.0254

Feet to millimetres 304.8

Feet to centimetres 30.48

Feet to metres 0.3048

Yards to metres 0.9144

Fathoms to metres 1.8288

Chains to metres 20.1168

Furlongs to metres 201.168

Miles, statue to kilometres 1.609344

Miles, nautical to kilometres 1.852

Volume Multiply byCubic inches to cubic centimetresCubic inches to litresCubic feet to cubic metresCubic feet to litresCubic yards to cubic metresTeaspoons to millimetresTablespoons to millimetresUK pints to litresUK quarts to litresUK gallons to litresUK gallons to cubic metresUK fluid ounces to cubic centimetresUS pints to litresUS quarts to litresUS gallons to litres

16.3870640.0163870.028316828.3168470.76455494.9314.780.56826131.13652254.546090.0045461

28.4130630.470.953.79

Mass Multiply byGrains to millimetresGrains to metric caratsGrains to gramsPennyweights to gramsOunces to gramsOunces to kilogramsPounds to kilogramsStones to kilogramsHundredweights to kilogramsTons to kilogramsTons to metric tonnes

64.798910.3239950.0647991.55517428.3495230.02834950.45359246.3502932

50.8023451016.04691.01605

Area Multiply bySquare inches to square millimetresSquare inches to square centimetresSquare feet to square centimetresSquare feet to square metresSquare yards to square metresSquare yards to ares (0.01 hectare)Square miles to square kilometresAcres into square metresAcres to hectares

645.166.4516929.03040.0929030.8361270.00836132.5899884046.85640.4046856

Power Multiply byFoot pounds – force per second to wattsFoot pounds – force per second to kilowattsHorsepower to wattsHorsepower to kilowattsHorsepower to metric horsepower

1.355820.001356745.70.74571.01387

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Conversion Guides

Imperial

Linear Measure Equals12 inches3 feet5 1⁄2 yards40 rods8 furlongs3 miles

1 foot1 yard1 rod1 furlong1 statute mile1 league

Square Measure Equals144 square inches9 square feet30 1⁄4 square yards40 square rods4 roods640 acres

1 square foot1 square yard1 square rod1 rood1 acre1 square mile

Weights Equals10 milligrams10 centigrams10 decigrams10 grams10 decagrams10 hectograms100 kilograms10 quintals

1 centigram1 decigram1 gram1 decagram1 hectogram1 kilogram1 quintal1 tonne

Power Equals1000 microwatts1000 milawatts1000 watts1000 kilowatts1000 megawatts1000 gigawatts

1 milawatt1 watt1 kilowatt1 megawatt1 gigawatt1 terawatt

Energy Equals1000 ergs1000 millijoules1000 joules3.6 megajoules1000 megajoules1000 gigajoules

1 millijoule1 joule1 kilojoule1 kilowatt hour 1 gigajoule1 terajoule

Metric

Linear Measure Equals Equals10 millimetres10 centimetres10 decimetre10 metres10 decametres10 hectometres10 kilometres

1 centimetre1 decimetre1 metre1 decametre1 hectometre1 kilometre1 myriametre

.01 metre

.1 metre1 metre10 metres100 metres1000 metres10,000 metres

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Conversion Guides

Liquid Measure Equals10 millilitres (mi.)10 centilitres (cl.)10 decilitres (dl.)10 litres (l.)10 decalitres (Dl.)10 hectolitres (hl.)10 kilolitres (kl.)

1 centilitre1 decilitre1 litre1 decalitreI hectolitre1 kilolitre1 myrialitre (ml.)

Cubic Measure Equals1.728 cubic inches27 cubic feet128 cubic feet40 cubic feet2150.42 cubic inches231 cubic inches1 cubic foot

1 cubic foot1 cubic yard1 cord (wood)1 ton (shipping)1 standard bushel1 U.S. standard galAbout 4/5 of a bushel

Water Pressure Equals10mm or 1cm100mm or 10cm1000mm or 100cm or 1m1000cm or 10m 1 lbf/in (or 1psi)

0.1 kPa (approx.)1 kPa (approx.)10 kPa (approx.)100 kPa (approx.)6.89 kPa (approx.)

Temperature

Celsius Fahrenheit

ºC= 5/9 x (ºF -32) ºF = (9/5 x ºC) + 32Comfort Temp. = 72ºF or 22.2ºC Body Temp. = 8.6ºF or 37ºCDomestic Hot Water Temp. = 140ºF or 60ºC

40

30

20

10

0

-10

-18

110

100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

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Pressure Conversions (Rounded)

Kilopascals Bar Metre Head P.S.I5

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

200

300

400

500

1000

0.05

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

1.0

2.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

10.0

0.5

1.0

2.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

6.0

7.0

8.0

9.0

10.0

20.0

30.0

40.0

50.0

100.0

0.72

1.45

2.90

4.35

5.80

7.25

8.70

10.15

11.60

13.05

14.50

29.00

43.50

58.00

72.50

145.00

Notes: (1) 1 Metre Head = 3.28 Feet Head

(1m Head = 9.8kPa)

(2) Additional conversions can be calculated. e.g. To find 700kPa in Bars or Metre Head from table 500kPa = 5 Bar or 50 Metre Head

+ 200kPa = 2 Bar or 20 Metre Head

700kPa = 7 Bar or 70 Metre Head

Did you know? ‘DR’ on brass fittings stands for ‘Dezincification Resistant’.

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Flow

Gallons per minute

Gallons per hour

Litres per second

Litres per minute

US Gallons per minute

Cubic metres per hour

1

0.01667

13.2

0.22

0.833

3.666

220

6.23

60

1

792

13.2

50

220

132000

373.8

0.076

0.00127

1

0.0167

0.063

0.278

16.68

0.472

4.546

0.07578

60

1

3.787

16.667

1000

28.32

1.2

0.02

15.84

0.264

1

4.400

264.0

7.48

0.2728

0.004547

3.6

0.06

0.227

1

50

0.699

Did you know? Poly pipe is measured from outside diameter (OD) not inside diameter (ID).

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Conversion Guides

Conversion of Pipe Grades

Percentage % Ratio (Gradient)20.00

6.65

5.00

3.35

2.50

2.00

1.65

1.45

1.25

1.10

1.00

0.85

0.70

0.65

0.60

0.50

0.40

0.35

1 in 5

1 in 15

1 in 20

1 in 30

1 in 40

1 in 50

1 in 60

1 in 70

1 in 80

1 in 90

1 in 100

1 in 120

1 in 140

1 in 150

1 in 160

1 in 200

1 in 250

1 in 300

Note: The percentage figures have been rounded off to the nearest 0.05%

A – To Drain C – To Disconnector GullyBasin & Bidet – 2.5m

WC or 100mm Fixture Discharge – 6m

Other Fixtures – 2.5m

Basin & Bidet – 3.5m

Other Fixtures – 6m

Floor Waste Gullies & Fixtures with DN65 or Larger Waste Pipes – 10m

B – To Unventilated Branch Drain D – To Floor Waste Gully

Basin & Bidet – 2.5m

WC or 100mm Fixture Discharge – 6m

Other Fixtures – 2.5m

Trapped – All Fixtures – 2.5m

Untrapped – Basin & Bidet – Not Permitted

All other Fixtures – 1.2m

Plumbing Gradients for Drains and Discharge Pipes ExampleA Gradient of 2.5% is 2.5 per 100Let’s call them millimetres (mm) that’s 2.5mm per 100mmLet’s make that per Metre (M) that’s 25mm per Metre or 25mm/M So a discharge or drain 3.7M long x 25mm/M = 92.5mm fall over the length of the pipe

Maximum Length of Fixture Discharge Pipe Without VentingEstablish the Type of ConnectionA – To Drain C – To Disconnector GullyB – To Unventilated Branch Drain D – To Floor Waste Gully

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Trade Information

Did you know? A domestic LPG gas cylinder needs to be at least 1 metre away from a doorway and an open drain.

Gas Meter Installation Requirements

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Trade Information

Useful Formulas

Circumference of a circleDiameter of a circleRadius of a circleArea of a circleArea of a sectorArea of a squareArea of a rectangleArea of a parallelogramArea of a triangleArea of a circleArea of a pyramidVolume of a pyramidVolume of a cube or rectangular prismVolume of triangular prismVolume of a sphereVolume of a coneVolume of a cylinder

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π x diameter circumference x 0.31831diameter / 2half of the circumference x half of the diameterarea of a circle x degrees of arc / 360length x width (base x height)length x width (base x height)base x perpendicular height1⁄2 base x perpendicular heightπ radius squared or diameter squared x 0.78541⁄2 perimeter of base x slant height + area of basearea of base x 1/3 of the altitudelength x width x heightarea of triangle x lengthdiameter cubed x 0.5236 (diameter x diameter x diameter x 0.5236)π x radius squared x 1/3 heightπ x radius squared x height

Did you know? Zincalume coated materials or colourbond products should not discharge onto galvanized products. However, water from galvanized products may discharge onto zincalume or colourbond materials.

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Note: π = pi (3.1416)

First Aid Info

Bleeding 1. Immediately call medical assistance dial 000 2. Stay with injured 3. Apply gentle and even pressure using bandage or clean cloth 4. Keep pressure on the wound and elevate the affected area

Eye Injuries 1. Immediately call medical assistance dial 000 2. Never attempt to remove a foreign object that is embedded

from someone’s eye yourself 3. Clean water can be used to flush out eye 4. Cover the eye with an eye pad or clean cloth

Information contained below offers basic first aid ONLY. ALWAYS seek medical attention immediately (dial 000)

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First Aid Info

Burns

Bites - Snake & Spider

1. Immediately call medical assistance dial 000 2. Relieve pain if possible with cold water 3. Stay with and calm injured 4. Cover area with clean cloth

1. Immediately call medical assistance dial 0002. Keep bite area still and sit injured down 3. Apply pressure bandage above bite and don't raise bitten limb4. Don't wash or suck bite

Did you know? An impaled object should be left in the wound because it may be plugging the wound and restricting bleeding.

Information contained below offers basic first aid ONLY. ALWAYS seek medical attention immediately (dial 000)

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Key Contacts - Gas

Gas

Victoria ORIGIN ENERGY General Enquiries 132461TXU Customer Service Enquires 133466 Gas Supply Faults 132083 24 Hour Emergency Service 132771AGL General Enquires 131245UNITED ENERGY General Enquires 132691ENERGY AUSTRALIA General Enquiries 138808

QueenslandENERGEX General Enquires 131253

New South Wales AGL General Enquires 1300 650 245ENERGY AUSTRALIA General Enquires 131503COUNTRY ENERGY General Enquiries 132356ACTEWAGL General Enquiries 131886

Northern Territory ORIGIN ENERGY Enquiries 132461

South Australia.ORIGIN ENERGY Enquires 132461 Emergencies 1800 808 526AGL General Enquiries 131245

Western AustraliaALINTA GAS General Enquires 131358

TasmaniaPOWERCO General Enquiries (03) 6336 9350

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Key Contacts - Electricity

Electricity

Victoria ORIGIN ENERGY General Enquiries 132114AGL General Enquiries 132692CITIPOWER General Enquiries 131280TXU General Enquiries 133466ENERGY AUSTRALIA Service and Account Enquiries 138808UNITED ENERGY General Enquiries 132099POWERCOR General Enquiries 132412

Queensland ERGON General Enquiries 131046ENERGEX General Enquiries 131253COUNTRY ENERGY General Enquiries 132356

New South Wales ENERGY AUSTRALIA Enquiries 131503INTEGRAL ENERGY General Enquiries 1300 767 608ACTEWAGL General Enquiries 131493ORIGIN ENERGY General Enquiries 132114AUST. INLAND ENERGY & WATER Enquiries 1300 650 477COUNTRY ENERGY General Enquiries 132356AGL Enquiries 1300 650 245

Northern TerritoryPOWER & WATER AUTHORITY General Enquiries 1800 245 092

South AustraliaETSA UTILITIES Account and General Enquires 131261AGL General Enquiries 131245ORIGIN ENERGY Enquiries 132114TXU General Enquiries 133466

Western AustraliaWESTERN POWER General Enquiries 131353

Tasmania AURORA General Enquiries 132004

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Key Contacts - Water

Water

Victoria CITY WEST WATER General Enquiries 131691YARRA VALLEY WATER General Enquiries 131695SOUTH EAST WATER General Enquiries 131694

Queensland BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL Customer Service 07 3403 8888LOGAN CITY COUNCIL General Enquiries 07 3826 5555BEAUDESERT SHIRE COUNCIL General Enquiries 07 5540 5111IPSWICH CITY COUNCIL General Enquiries 07 3810 6666REDLAND SHIRE COUNCIL General Enquiries 07 3829 8999GOLD COAST COUNCIL General Enquiries 1300 130 854

New South Wales SYDNEY WATER General Enquiries 132092HUNTER WATER General Enquiries 1300 657 657

South AustraliaSA WATER CORPORATION General Enquiries 1300 650 950

Western AustraliaWATER CORPORATION General Enquiries 131385

Tasmania HOBART WATER Enquiries 03 6233 6533

Northern Territory POWER AND WATER AUTHORITY General Enquiries 1800 245 092

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Industry Contacts

Internet

LOCTITE www.loctite.com.au PLUMBING INDUSTRY COMMISSION www.pic.vic.gov.au STANDARDS AUSTRALIA (Plumbing Code of Australia) www.standards.com.au AUSTRALIAN FIRST AID www.australianfirstaid.com.au AUSTRALIAN PLUMBING INDUSTRY MAGAZINE www.plumbing.com.au PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL CONNECTION www.build.com.au

Did you know? Computers, automobiles, airplanes, vacuum cleaners, mobile phones, and medical devices are just some of the many items that are made with Loctite® products.

LOCTITE TECHNICAL SERVICE LINE 1300 88 555 6 DIAL BEFORE YOU DIG 1100 PLUMBING INDUSTRY BOARD (HEAD OFFICE) 03 9889 2211 or 1800 015 129 PLUMBING INDUSTRY COMPUTER 1300 365 900 THE OFFICE OF GAS SAFETY 9341 3800 (regulations and standards) 1800 652 563 EMERGENCIES: FIRE, AMBULANCE, AND POLICE 000 AUSTRALIAN FIRST AID (HEAD OFFICE) 03 9754 1022 POISONS INFORMATION CENTRE (24 HOURS) 131 126 PLUMBING INSPECTION SERVICES (TECHNICAL ENQUIRIES) 9809 0250

Telephone

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Notes

Did you know? Loctite anaerobic products like 567 and 577 only cure when the air is absent. This means any product you can see will remain liquid.

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