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  • BS 2871-1:1971

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    Specification for copper and copper alloys. Tubes Copper tubes for water, gas and sanitation

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  15-08-1996

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  24-05-1971

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Co-operating organizations
    Foreword
    Specification
    1 Scope
    2 General
    3 Information to be supplied by the purchaser
    4 Freedom from defects
    5 Chemical composition
    6 Manufacture
    7 Condition
    8 Dimensions and tolerances
    9 Selection of test samples
    10 Mechanical tests (including preparation of test
       pieces)
    11 Non-destructive test
    12 Retests
    13 Certificate of compliance
    14 Inspection
    15 Independent test
    16 Facilities for testing
    17 Marking
    18 The rounding of numbers rule

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    Defines requirements for copper tubes in the following conditions: (1) Annealed copper tubes supplied in coils, suitable for connection by means of compression fittings and capillary fittings for use in micro-bore or mini-bore heating system, designated Table W. (2) Half hard copper tubes supplied in straight lengths, suitable for connection by means of compression fittings and capillary fittings or by silver brazing or by suitable methods of welding, designated Table X. (3) Half hard copper tubes in straight lengths and annealed copper tubes in coils suitable for burying underground and for connection by means of compression fittings and capillary fittings or by silver brazing or by bronze or autogenous welding, designated Table Y. (4) Hard drawn copper tubes supplied in straight lengths suitable for connection by means of capillary fittings or non-manipulative type compression fittings (Type A specified in BS 864, Part 2), designated Table Z.

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    Committee NFE/34
    Development Note Supersedes BS 659(1967), BS 1386(1957), and BS 3931(1965). (06/2013)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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