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AS 3688-1994

AS 3688-1994

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A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Water supply - Copper and copper alloy body compression and capillary fittings and threaded-end connectors

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Superseded date

25-07-2024

Superseded by

AS 3688-2005

Published date

01-01-1994

Publisher

Standards Australia

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1 - AS 3688-1994 WATER SUPPLY-COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY BODY COMPRESSION AND CAPILLARY FITTINGS AND THREADED-END CONNECTORS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
7 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
7 - 1.1 SCOPE
7 - 1.2 APPLICATION
7 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS
7 - 1.4.1 Threaded-end connector
7 - 1.4.2 Union end connector
7 - 1.4.3 Component
7 - 1.5 DESIGNATION OF SIZE
8 - 1.6 MARKING
8 - 1.6.1 Space for mark of certifying body
8 - 1.6.2 Components
8 - 1.6.3 Marking requirements
9 - SECTION 2 MATERIALS
9 - 2.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
9 - 2.2 COPPER
9 - 2.3 COPPER ALLOY
9 - 2.4 DEZINCIFICATION-RESISTANT COPPER ALLOY
9 - 2.5 STAINLESS STEEL
9 - 2.6 OTHER MATERIALS
9 - 2.7 CORROSION-RESISTANT MATERIALS
10 - 2.8 USE OF MATERIALS
10 - 2.9 CONTAMINATION OF WATER
11 - SECTION 3 DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS
11 - 3.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
11 - 3.2 TUBE STOP
11 - 3.3 SLIP FITTING
11 - 3.4 SPIGOTS
12 - 3.5 FIXING DEVICE
12 - 3.6 WATERWAY
12 - 3.7 THICKNESS OF METAL PARTS
12 - 3.7.1 General
12 - 3.7.2 Minimum thickness of unspecified metal parts
12 - 3.8 SCREW THREADS
13 - 3.8.1 Thread engagement
13 - 3.8.2 Union and threaded-end connectors
13 - 3.8.3 Other screw threads
13 - 3.9 FABRICATED FITTINGS
13 - 3.10 FINISH
14 - 3.11 PLATING AND OTHER SURFACE FINISHES
15 - SECTION 4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
15 - 4.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
15 - 4.2 PRESSURE TEST
15 - 4.3 STRENGTH OF FABRICATED JOINT
15 - 4.4 STRENGTH OF JOINT ASSEMBLY
15 - 4.5 RESISTANCE TO PULL-OUT
15 - 4.6 STRENGTH OF NUT AND ASSEMBLY
16 - SECTION 5 CAPILLARY FITTINGS
16 - 5.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
16 - 5.2 DIMENSIONS
17 - 5.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
19 - SECTION 6 THREADED-END CONNECTORS
19 - 6.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
19 - 6.2 DIMENSIONS
19 - 6.3 THREADED-END CONNECTORS
19 - 6.3.1 Thread stop
19 - 6.3.2 Wrenching flats
19 - 6.3.3 Thickness of threaded-end connectors
19 - 6.3.4 Thread sealing
19 - 6.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
22 - SECTION 7 UNION END CONNECTORS AND UNION COUPLINGS
22 - 7.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
22 - 7.2 MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS
22 - 7.3 SCREW THREADS
22 - 7.4 PROVISION FOR TIGHTENING
22 - 7.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
23 - SECTION 8 COMPRESSION FITTINGS
23 - 8.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
23 - 8.2 DIMENSIONS
23 - 8.2.1 Compression fittings manufactured to dimensions
23 - 8.2.2 Compression fittings complying with performance requirements
23 - 8.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
23 - 8.3.1 Compression fittings complying with Clause 8. 2. 1
23 - 8.3.2 Compression fittings complying with Clause 8. 2. 2
26 - SECTION 9 OTHER FITTINGS
26 - 9.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
26 - 9.2 THREADED SOCKETS
26 - 9.3 REDUCING BUSHES WITH OVERLAPPING INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL THREADS
27 - 9.4 CONTINUOUSLY THREADED FITTINGS
27 - 9.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
28 - APPENDIX A - LIST OF REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
29 - APPENDIX B - SIZES AND TYPES OF FITTINGS
29 - B1 GENERAL
29 - B2 END CONNECTIONS
29 - B3 EXAMPLES
31 - APPENDIX C - PRESSURE TEST
31 - C1 SCOPE
31 - C2 PRINCIPLE
31 - C3 APPARATUS
31 - C4 TEST CONDITIONS
31 - C5 PROCEDURE
32 - C5.1 Hydrostatic test
32 - C5.2 Pneumatic test
32 - C6 TEST REPORT
33 - APPENDIX D - FABRICATED FITTINGS TORQUE TEST
33 - D1 SCOPE
33 - D2 PRINCIPLE
33 - D3 APPARATUS
33 - D4 PROCEDURE
33 - D5 TEST REPORT
35 - APPENDIX E - STRENGTH TEST OF JOINT ASSEMBLY FOR COMPRESSION JOINTS
35 - E1 SCOPE
35 - E2 PRINCIPLE
35 - E3 APPARATUS
35 - E4 PROCEDURE
36 - E5 TEST REPORT
37 - APPENDIX F - RESISTANCE TO PULL-OUT OF ASSEMBLED JOINTS
37 - F1 SCOPE
37 - F2 PRINCIPLE
37 - F3 APPARATUS
37 - F4 PROCEDURE
38 - F5 TEST REPORT
39 - APPENDIX G - CONNECTOR NUTS AND ASSEMBLY TORQUE TEST
39 - G1 SCOPE
39 - G2 PRINCIPLE
39 - G3 APPARATUS
39 - G4 PROCEDURE
40 - G5 TEST REPORT

Specifies requirements for copper and copper alloy body pipe fittings and threaded-end connectors for use in water supply systems where the normal working temperature does not exceed 95 degrees Celsius, with maximum peaks of 110 degrees Celsius for short periods of time, and where the continuous working pressure ranges up to a maximum of 1.4 MPa for all fittings other than capillary fittings manufactured from copper tube.

Committee
WS-001
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7262 8693 1
Pages
34
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

This Standard specifies requirements for copper and copper alloy body pipe fittings and threaded-end connectors for use in water supply systems where the normal working temperature does not exceed 95C, with maximum peaks of 110C for short periods of time, and where the continuous working pressure ranges up to a maximum of 1.4 MPa for all fittings other than capillary fittings manufactured from copper tube. The maximum continuous working pressure for capillary fittings manufactured from copper tube, which complies with Section 5 of this Standard, is set out in AS 1432 for Type B copper tube.

For History before 1990 see Preface.
Second edition AS 3688-1994.

AS 1349-1986 Bourdon tube pressure and vacuum gauges (Reconfirmed 2018)
AS 1167.1-1993 Welding and brazing - Filler metals Filler metal for brazing and braze welding
AS 2837-1986 Wrought alloy steels - Stainless steel bars and semi-finished products
AS 3855-1994 Suitability of plumbing and water distribution systems products for contact with potable water
AS 1572-1998 Copper and copper alloys - Seamless tubes for engineering purposes (Reconfirmed 2018)
AS 3500.0-1990 National Plumbing and Drainage Code Glossary of terms
AS 3707-1989 Method for testing pressure cycling resistance of pipes and fittings
AS 2831-1985 Thermometers - Solid stem - Long and short - For precision use
AS 1834.1-1991 Material for soldering Solder alloys (Reconfirmed 2018)
AS 1192-1982 Electroplated coatings - Nickel and chromium
AS 2738.2-1984 Copper and copper alloys - Compositions and designations - Wrought products
AS 1722.1-1975 Pipe threads of Whitworth form Sealing pipe threads (metric units)
AS 1568-1985 Copper and copper alloys - Forging stock and forgings
AS 1565-1996 Copper and copper alloys - Ingots and castings (Reconfirmed 2020)
AS 1769-1975 Welded stainless steel tubes for plumbing applications (Reconfirmed 2018)
AS 1567-1985 Copper and copper alloys - Wrought rods, bars and sections
AS 1722.2-1992 Pipe threads of Whitworth form Fastening pipe threads (Reconfirmed 2017)
AS 1432-1996 Copper tubes for plumbing, gasfitting and drainage applications

AS 2845.1-1995 Water supply - Backflow prevention devices - Materials, design and performance requirements
ATS 5200.453-2004 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Heated water systems - Thermostatic circulation valve
AS 2896-1998 Medical gas systems - Installation and testing of non-flammable medical gas pipeline systems
AS 4563-2003 (AG 300) Commercial catering gas equipment
AS 3496-1999 Metal-bodied and plastic-bodied taps
AS 1357.1-2004 Valves primarily for use in heated water systems Protection valves
AS 3499-1992 Authorization requirements for plumbing products - Flexible tubes
ATS 5200.042-2004 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products - Roll-grooved jointing systems
AS 5601-2004 Gas installations
AS 4563-2004 Commercial catering gas equipment (Reconfirmed 2016)
AS/NZS 4020:1999 Products for use in contact with drinking water
AS/NZS 3500.1.2:1998 National plumbing and drainage Water supply - Acceptable solutions
ATS 5200.020-2004 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Flushing valves for water closets and urinals - for use with mains supply
AS 4032.2-2002 Water supply - Valves for the control of hot water supply temperatures - Tempering valves and end of line temperature actuated devices
ATS 5200.104-2005 Appliances (miscellaneous)
AS 3517-1995 Capillary fittings of copper and copper alloy for non-pressure sanitary plumbing applications
AS 4032.1-2005 Water supply - Valves for the control of heated water supply temperatures Thermostatic mixing valves - Materials design and performance requirements
ATS 5200.468-2005 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Hot water systems - Recirculation valves
AS 1697-2005 Installation and maintenance of steel pipe systems for gas
AS 1718-1992 Water supply - Copper alloy screw-down pattern taps - Specified by dimensions
ATS 5200.464-2004 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products - Hot water manual or sensor-activated pumping systems
AS/NZS 3500.4.2:1997 National Plumbing and Drainage Hot water supply systems - Acceptable solutions
AS/NZS 3500.4:2003 Plumbing and drainage Heated water services
AS/NZS 3500.2:2003 Plumbing and drainage Sanitary plumbing and drainage
AS 3718-1992 Water supply - Metal-bodied taps - Specified by performance
AS 1357.2-1992 Water supply - Valves for use with unvented water heaters - Control valves
MP 52-2005 Manual of authorization procedures for plumbing and drainage products
AS 1357.1-1992 Water supply - Valves for use with unvented water heaters Protection valves
AS 4565-2004 Radiant gas heaters for outdoor and non-residential indoor use (Reconfirmed 2017)
AS 4809-2003 Copper pipe and fittings - Installation and commissioning
ATS 5200.037.2-2005 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Flow controllers - For use in heated or cold water plumbing systems
AS 4554-2002 (AG 104) Gas laundry dryers
ATS 5200.037-2004 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products - Flow controllers
AS 2118.9-1995 Automatic fire sprinkler systems Piping support and installation (Reconfirmed 2013)
AS 3500.1-1992 National Plumbing and Drainage Code Water supply
ATS 5200.007-2004 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products - Water hammer arrestors
MP 52-1997 Manual of authorization procedures for plumbing and drainage products
AS 1172.2-1993 Water closets of 6/3 L capacity - Cisterns
AS 1628-1994 Water supply - Copper alloy gate, globe and non-return valves
AS 1910-1994 Water supply - Float control valves for use in hot and cold water
AS 4176-1994 Polyethylene/aluminium and cross-linked polyethylene/aluminium macro-composite pipe systems for pressure applications
ATS 5200.101-2005 Appliances (low hazard rating)
AS 1361-1995 Electric heat-exchange water heaters - For domestic applications (Reconfirmed 2016)
AS 4032-1998 Thermostatic mixing valves - Materials, design and performance requirements
AS 3499-1995 Authorization requirements for plumbing products - Flexible tubes
AS/NZS 4129:2000 Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications
AS 5200.000-2005 Technical specification for plumbing and drainage products Procedures for certification of plumbing and drainage products
AS/NZS 3718:2005 Water supply - Tap ware (Reconfirmed 2016)
ATS 5200.021-2004 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Flushing valves for water closets and urinals - for use with break tank supply
ATS 5200.467-2004 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Rainwater tank connection valve
AS 4020(INT)-1994 Products for use in contact with water intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of water
ATS 5200.466-2004 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products - Rainwater tank connection devices
AS/NZS 2642.3:1994 Polybutylene pipe systems Mechanical jointing fittings for use with polybutylene (PB) pipes for hot and cold water applications
AS 3497-1994 Authorization requirements for plumbing products - Domestic type water treatment appliances
AS 3498(INT)-1993 Authorization requirements for plumbing products - Water heaters (all types)
AS/NZS 3718:2003 Water supply - Tap ware
AS 1910-2004 Water supply - Float control valves for use in hot and cold water (Reconfirmed 2016)
AS 1357.2-1998 Valves primarily for use in warm and hot water systems - Control valves
AS 3498-1995 Authorization requirements for plumbing products - Water heaters and hot-water storage tanks
AS/NZS 3500.5:2000 Plumbing and Drainage Domestic installations
AS 2537-1994 Mechanical jointing fittings for use with cross-linked polyethylene (PE-X) pipe for hot and cold water applications
ATS 5200.012-2005 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products In-line valves for use in plumbing water supply systems - Miscellaneous types metallic and non-metallic
ATS 5200.046-2005 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Diversion systems - Wash down and first flush
AS 3500.4-1994 National Plumbing and Drainage Code Hot water supply systems
ATS 5200.016-2005 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products - Cistern inlet valves
AS/NZS 2845.1:1998 Water supply - Backflow prevention devices Materials, design and performance requirements
AS/NZS 3497:1998 Drinking water treatment units - Plumbing requirements
MP 52-2001 Manual of authorization procedures for plumbing and drainage products
AS/NZS 4129(INT):1997 Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications
AS 4796-2001 Water supply - Metal bodied and plastic bodied ball valves for property service connection
AS 3496-1995 Authorization requirements for plumbing products - Metal-bodied and plastic-bodied taps
AS 4557-2004 Domestic outdoor gas barbecues
AS/NZS 3500.1:2003 Plumbing and drainage Water services
ATS 5200.052-2005 Metallic-bodied inlet pressure control valves greater than DN 50
AS/NZS 3718:1997 Water supply - Metal-bodied taps - Specified by performance
AS 1589-1994 Copper and copper alloy waste fittings
ATS 5200.030-2004 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products - Solenoid valves
AS 3498-2003 Authorization requirements for plumbing products - Water heaters and hot-water storage tanks
AS 1589-2001 Copper and copper alloy waste fittings (Reconfirmed 2018)
AS 4560-2004 Gas pool heaters (Reconfirmed 2016)
AS 4032-1992 Thermostatic mixing valves - Materials, design and performance requirements
AS 4032-1995 Thermostatic mixing valves - Materials, design and performance requirements

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