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  • BS 7874:1998

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    Method of test for microbiological deterioration of elastomeric seals for joints in pipework and pipelines

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-03-1998

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    Method
    1 Scope
    2 Informative references
    3 Principle
    4 Materials
    5 Apparatus
    6 Preparation of test pieces
    7 Procedure
    8 Calculation of results
    9 Test report
    List of references

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Gives a test procedure for microbiological deterioration for elastomeric joint seals. Applies to elastomeric components of composite or non-composite rings, seals, jointing gaskets and like components for use in sealing aqueous fluids in pipes and fittings. Applies to all categories of aqueous fluid, and includes raw and treated potable water, sewerage and drainage water.

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    This British Standard details the test method for microbiological deterioration for elastomeric joint seals. The method is applicable to elastomeric components of composite or non-composite rings, seals, jointing gaskets and similar components used to seal aqueous fluids in pipes and fittings. It is applicable to all categories of aqueous fluid, including raw and treated potable water, sewerage and drainage water.

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    Committee PRI/70
    Development Note Supersedes BS 2494(1990) (05/2002) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2011. (12/2010)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS EN 13244-1:2002 Plastics piping systems for buried and above-ground pressure systems for water for general purposes, drainage and sewerage. Polyethylene (PE) General
    BS EN 13244-4:2002 Plastics piping systems for buried and above-ground pressure systems for water for general purposes, drainage and sewerage. Polyethylene (PE) Valves
    EN 13244-1:2002 Plastics piping systems for buried and above-ground pressure systems for water for general purposes, drainage and sewerage - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 1: General
    EN 13244-3:2002 Plastics piping systems for buried and above-ground pressure systems for water for general purposes, drainage and sewerage - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 3: Fittings
    EN 13244-4:2002 Plastics piping systems for buried and above-ground pressure systems for water for general purposes, drainage and sewerage - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 4: Valves
    BS PAS 27(1999) : 1999 UNPLASTICIZED POLY(VINYL CHLORIDE) ALLOY (PVC-A) PIPES AND BENDS FOR WATER UNDER PRESSURE
    BS EN 13244-3:2002 Plastics piping systems for buried and above-ground pressure systems for water for general purposes, drainage and sewerage. Polyethylene (PE) Fittings
    BS EN 13244-2:2002 Plastics piping systems for buried and above-ground pressure systems for water for general purposes, drainage and sewerage. Polyethylene (PE) Pipes
    EN 13244-2:2002 Plastics piping systems for buried and above-ground pressure systems for water for general purposes, drainage and sewerage - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 2: Pipes

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

    BS EN 681-1:1996 Elastomeric seals. Material requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications Vulcanized rubber
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