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  • BS 1212-4:2016

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    Float operated valves Specification for compact type float operated valves for WC flushing cisterns (including floats)

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  29-02-2016

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Materials
    5 Design, construction and dimensions
    6 Performance
    7 Marking
    Annexes
    Annex A (normative) - Distortion test for
            backnuts and inlet shanks
    Annex B (normative) - High pressure shut-off test
    Annex C (normative) - Low pressure shut-off test
    Annex D (normative) - Dynamic pressure test
    Annex E (normative) - Vacuum test
    Annex F (normative) - Flow test
    Annex G (normative) - Endurance test
    Annex H (normative) - Delayed action inlet valve test
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    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Describes requirements for materials, connecting dimensions, overall size limitations and performance of compact float operated valves, incorporating a float designed for use at operating pressures of between 0.1 bar and 10 bar and intended for use in WC flushing cisterns.

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    This part of BS1212 specifies requirements for materials, connecting dimensions, overall size limitations and performance of compact float operated valves, incorporating a float designed for use at operating pressures of between0.1 bar and 10 bar1) and intended for use in WC flushing cisterns.

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    Committee B/504
    Development Note Supersedes BS 1212-4(1991) & 15/30310921 DC. (03/2016)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS EN ISO 7686:2005 Plastics pipes and fittings. Determination of opacity
    BS 6100-5:2009 Building and civil engineering. Vocabulary Civil engineering. Water engineering, environmental engineering and pipe lines
    BS EN 997 : 2012 WC PANS AND WC SUITES WITH INTEGRAL TRAP
    BS EN 1057 : 2006 COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS - SEAMLESS, ROUND COPPER TUBES FOR WATER AND GAS IN SANITARY AND HEATING APPLICATIONS
    BS 6100-7:2008 Building and civil engineering. Vocabulary Services
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