Q: How do I get certified by Bravo?
A: All Bravo Certifications are performed through test covered under choice installation instructions. The test can be downloaded online from our Certifications Page or mailed to you by calling us at (323)-888-4133 and requesting to have the test mailed to your location. Please have your name, company name and mailing information ready so that we can input your information to later track your certification submittal(s). Additional details pertaining to the Certification Test can be found at the abovementioned web address. It is important to read them thoroughly.
Q: Do Bravo DoubleWall Boxes (Sumps) include Interstitial Fluid?
A:YES! For each size of DoubleWall product, the correct amount of fluid is provided, with extra.
Q: Do Bravo DoubleWall Boxes (Sumps) include all the necessary Fittings, Hoses and Manometers?
A:YES!
Q: Do Bravo DoubleWall Boxes (Sumps) include Factory Installed Product Brackets?
A:YES! A product bracket for every Product line your dispenser requires is factory-installed at the correct location.
Q: Do Bravo DoubleWall Boxes (Sumps) include Product Shear Valves?
A: No. These are optional and come in Single-Poppet and Double-Poppet configurations. 1-1/2" and 2" sizes.
Q: Do Bravo DoubleWall Boxes (Sumps) include Vapor Shear Valves?
A: No. Bravo Systems Highly Recommends its B1 Vapor Shear Valve. UL or CARB Approved.
Q: What common types of repairs are allowed on Bravo shallow pans? A: First you should be Bravo Certified. Read installation instructions on Bravo B2000 Shallow pans to see if they clarify how to repair various problems.
- For B-18-3 ‘Black Plastic Compression fittings are leaking between gasket and pipe. Use WR-3 wrench to loosen seal between nut and doughnut gasket. Apply wet-dry grease between nut and gasket to allow nut to easily make a compression seal. If you can not get grease between nut and gasket spray WD-40 between surfaces to lubricate hard to reach areas. Then compress nut to ½ to 1 turns past hand tight.
- For Electrical fittings that do not have a seal or are leaking. If possible retrofit a compression fitting that seals to both the conduit and Bravo fitting. Blue Line has a split electrical fitting for this application. If split fittings do not apply, then use adhesive to seal annular space by first cleaning and prepping the area around conduit and fitting to remove all contaminates that will prevent bonding of adhesives. Pack annular space and seal area with one of three recommended adhesives: Bravo Vulkem sealant (VS), PetroSeal or Bravo B400-Adhesive Kit.
Note: Always check with you local regulatory authority for additional guidelines and permitting.
Q: What are the test requirements for Singlewall and Doublewall sumps? A: The procedures approved by S. Bravo Systems, Inc. for the SB-989 and AB-2481 tests are both available below.
AB-2481 Testing Requirements 82k (PDF)
SB-989 Testing Requirements 19k (PDF)
Note: Always check with you local regulatory authority for additional guidelines for testing requirements that may be more stringent than those established by S. Bravo Systems, Inc.
Q: Can you make custom products? A: Bravo has custom made products since its inception in 1987. This includes custom fiberglass sumps as large as 10ft long by 6ft Wide by 5ft deep. Bravo is world renowned for both fiberglass and metal fabrication processes. Our Custom products are shown on our Custom Page. You can also email Bravo at info@sbravo.com for your special needs.
Q: Can I fill a Bravo Double Wall sump with ‘brine solution’? A: NO! Bravo Systems allows only Propylene Glycol solution as an interstitial fluid. Using a brine solution will void your product warranty. The very idea of using brine as an interstice fluid was thrown out by Bravo for Double Wall sumps because brine would potentially accelerate deterioration of steel/stainless steel components that come into indirect and direct contact with the brine. This includes penetration fasteners, bolts, flex-connectors and band clamps.
Q: What is propylene glycol?A: Click on this link to find technical reference: Propylene Glycol Used in moisturizers for medicines, carrier for fragrance oils, food grade antifreeze, hand sanitizers, antibacterial lotions, saline solutions, cosmetics products, baby wipes, bubble baths and shampoos, paint balls, and air craft deicing fluids.Bravo uses Propylene Glycol as a interstitial fluid for its double wall hydrostatic sumps. Bravo chose Propylene Glycol for its freeze-resistant, non-corrosive and non-toxic properties. The Interstitial Fluid that we use is also mixed with corrosion inhibitors for your long-term installations. You can also find the Bravo interstitial fluid MSDS Here.
Q: Can I change from hydrostatic monitoring to vacuum monitoring or vise versa? A: Yes one can change Bravo sumps from hydrostatic to vacuum however you must always check with your local regulatory authorities and sensor manufacturer before changing a Double Wall monitoring device. Also consult with Bravo for further recommendations. If you have a vacuum sump, some installation will be required to make your sump hydrostatic ready.
Q: What's all the hype about the new F-Series Rigid Fiberglass fitting from Bravo? A: Bravo Systems has engineered a Rigid Fiberglass Fitting -- The Only Rigid Series-Pipe Fitting -- that:
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Can be Factory Installed & Tested for you, on SingleWall or DoubleWall Sumps
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Is compatible with all Fuels, their Additives, Alcohols, BioFuels or Alternative Fuels
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Allows you to Install your Primary and test it before permanently gluing the pipe to the fitting
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Allows you to install the primary and test it without having to seal the secondary pipe first
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Allows you to test the communication of the sump's Interstitial fluid to the F-Series fitting space through a port on the fitting's flange
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Allows you to test the Secondary Pipe through a port on the F-Series Fitting
- Can be used in a pass-through application
- DOES NOT require any boots or Clamshells either inside or outside the sump
- DOES NOT require any hose clamps, bolts or rubber boots
Q: Can the Bravo F-Series Fitting be used with a Brine-filled DoubleWall Sump?
A: Yes. The F-Series fitting is compatible with Brine or Saline Soluton (sodium chloride) since the fitting does not consist of any metal components. However, sodium chloride is not allowed in Bravo Systems DoubleWall Sumps, and will void the warranty of that product. Brine is allowed in any other DoubleWall Fiberglass Sump but then voids the warranty on the F-Series Fitting itself.
Q: What kind of adhesive do I use for the F-Series Fiberglass Fitting?
A: Bravo Systems requires the installer to use the adhesive provided by or made for the brand of fiberglass pipe you are using. You are also required to mix the Bravo-Supplied Fiberglass Filler with each adhesive kit. These kits are used for gluing the F-Series Fitting to the Fiberglass Sump wall, as well as the adhesive injection step.
Smith Fiberglass: #7014, #8014, #8069
Ameron: PSX-20
F-Series Installation Instructions
Q: What is the O-Ring for on the NEW Electrical F-Series fitting?
A: The O-Ring is meant for Galvanized Conduit pipe ONLY. The O-Ring seal is not meant to replace the Adhesive Injection process and is only to be used with Galvanized conduit on SingleWall F-Series models installed on SingleWall Sumps only.
Q: What kind of Conduit does Bravo Systems recommend for its F-Series Electrical Fitting? And is there anything that will compromise the product warranty?
A: Specific types of conduit are mentioned in the F-Series Installation Instructions, they are:
Any Brand SingleWall Sump with:
SingleWall F-Series Fitting with Galvanized Conduit = WARRANTED
SingleWall F-Series Fitting with ROBROY™ Brand PVC-Coated Conduit = WARRANTED
SingleWall F-Series Fitting with anything else = NOT WARRANTED
ONLY Bravo Systems DoubleWall Sump with:
DoubleWall F-Series + ROBROY™ Brand PVC-Coated Conduit = WARRANTED
DoubleWall F-Series Fitting with anything else = NOT WARRANTED
Email FAQ@sbravo.com for any questions, or to suggest a question to add to our page.
Faxing a question to Bravo customer service is also another good way to get a quick response and bypass the phones. The question is always answered with an easy-to-understand answer and the answer is explained so that you know the "why" involved.
MSDS For Bravo Systems Interstitial Fluid for use with Double Wall Hydrostatic Monitoring Systems
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