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  • BS EN 1254-2:1998

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    Copper and copper alloys. Plumbing fittings Fittings with compression ends for use with copper tubes

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  13-03-2023

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-06-1998

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    3.1 Plumbing fitting
    3.2 Compression end
    3.3 Reducer (compression end for copper tube)
    3.4 Adaptor fitting
    3.5 Nominal diameter
    4 Requirements
    4.1 General
    4.2 Materials
    4.3 Dimensions and tolerances
    4.4 Design and manufacture
    4.5 Production test requirements
    4.6 Type test requirements
    5 Test methods
    5.1 Sampling procedure
    5.2 Preparation of fittings for testing
    5.3 Test sequence
    5.4 Leaktightness under internal hydrostatic pressure
    5.5 Resistance to pull-out
    5.6 Leaktightness under internal hydrostatic pressure
          whilst subjected to bending
    5.7 Pressure test
    5.8 Dezincification resistance test
    5.9 Stress corrosion resistance test
    6 Designation
    7 Marking
    7.1 General
    7.2 Dezincification resistant copper-zinc alloys
    8 Documentation
    8.1 Declaration of conformity
    8.2 User instructions
    Annex A (normative) Determination of mean depth of
              dezincification
    Annex B (informative) Bibliography

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    Defines materials, assembly dimensions and tolerances and test requirements for fittings of coper and copper alloys with or without plating or coating. Establishes maximum permissible temperatures and pressures.

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    Committee NFE/34
    Development Note Supersedes BS 864-2(1983). Supersedes 94/700082 DC. (06/2004)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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    EN ISO 9002:1994/AC:1997 QUALITY SYSTEMS - SPECIFICATION FOR PRODUCTION AND INSTALLATION
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