BS 417-2:1987
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Specification for galvanized low carbon steel cisterns, cistern lids, tanks and cylinders Metric units
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30-09-1987
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Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
Section 1: General
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Effect of non-metallic materials on water quality
Section 2: Cisterns and lids
4. Designation
5. Dimensions
6. Tolerances on dimensions
7. Materials
8. Manufacture
9. Staying of cisterns
10. Additional features
11. Testing
12. Marking
Section 3: Tanks
13. Designation
14. Dimensions
15. Tolerances on dimensions
16. Materials
17. Manufacture
18. Additional features
19. Testing
20. Marking
Section 4: Cylinders
21. Designation
22. Dimensions
23. Tolerances on dimensions
24. Materials
25. Manufacture
26. Design of cylinder top and bottom
27. Screwed connections for pipes
28. Additional features
29. Testing
30. Marking
Appendix
A. Information to be supplied by the purchaser
Tables
1. Dimensions of cisterns and lids
2. Staying of cisterns
3. Dimensions of tanks
4. Dimensions of cylinders
5. Maximum height of cylinder top
Figures
1. Method of measuring cisterns
2. Method of measuring and constructing lids
3. Methods of staying cisterns
4. Method of measuring tanks
5. Method of measuring cylinders
6. Cylinder top and bottom details
7. Positions of screwed connections on cylinders
Capacities are from 18 L to 3364 L for cisterns, 95 L to 115 L for tanks and 73 L to 441 L for cylinders. Takes account of the New Model Water Byelaws requirements and reflects changes to other specifications in this area.
| Committee |
B/504
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 86/11843 DC and BS 417-2(1973) (07/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2012. (09/2012)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
20
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
This Part of BS 417 specifies requirements for galvanized cisterns (in two grades, A and B), cistern lids, tanks (in two grades, A and B) and cylinders (in three grades, A, B and C). The standard capacities are from 18 L to 3364 L in the cistern range, from 95 L to 155 L in the tank range and from 73 L to 441 L in the cylinder range. The cylinders are intended for fixing in the vertical position.
NOTE 1. The information to be supplied by the purchaser at the time of enquiry or order is given in appendix A.
NOTE 2. The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.
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| BS 2777:1974 | Specification for asbestos-cement cisterns |
| BS 1565-2:1973 | Specification for galvanized mild steel indirect cylinders, annular or saddle-back type Metric units |
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| BS 3416:1975 | Specification for black bitumen coating solutions for cold application |
| BS 1565-1:1949 | Specification for galvanized mild steel indirect cylinders, annular or saddle-back type Imperial units |
| BS 3198:1981 | Specification for copper hot water storage combination units for domestic purposes |
| BS 1566-1:1984 | Copper indirect cylinders for domestic purposes Specification for double feed indirect cylinders |
| BS 4781:1990 | Specification for pressure-sensitive adhesive plastics labels for permanent use |
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