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  • BS EN 1254-4:1998

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    Copper and copper alloys. Plumbing fittings Fittings combining other end connections with capillary or compression ends

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  04-06-2021

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-11-1999

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
          3.1 Plumbing fitting
          3.2 Capillary end
          3.3 Compression end
          3.4 Screwed union connector
          3.5 Nominal diameter
    4 Requirements
          4.1 Materials and tests
          4.2 Screwed union connections
          4.3 Thread dimensions
          4.4 Tightening systems
          4.5 Minimum wall thickness
          4.6 Minimum bore for unequal-ended fittings
          4.7 Minimum outside diameter of sealing face
          4.8 Flange-type fittings
    Annex A (informative) Bibliography

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    Defines assembly dimensions, materials, tolerances and test requirements for fittings of copper and copper alloys with/without coating or plating. Maximum permissible pressures and temperatures are also established. Defines connection end dimensions for fittings combining capillary and/or compression ends with other types of connecting ends.

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    Committee NFE/34
    Development Note Supersedes 94/700005 DC. (08/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
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    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 5245:1975 Specification for phosphoric acid based flux for soft soldered joints in stainless steel
    05/30116741 DC : DRAFT JUNE 2005 BS 6891 - INSTALLATION OF LOW PRESSURE GAS PIPEWORK OF UP TO 35 MM (R1$9D) IN DOMESTIC PREMISES (2ND FAMILY GAS) - SPECIFICATION
    13/30199128 DC : 0 BS 6891 - SPECIFICATION FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF LOW PRESSURE GAS INSTALLATION PIPEWORK OF UP TO 35 MM (R1[1/4]) IN PREMISES
    BS 6891:2015 Specification for the installation and maintenance of low pressure gas installation pipework of up to 35 mm (R1¼) on premises
    BS 6891(2005) : 2005 INSTALLATION OF LOW PRESSURE GAS PIPEWORK OF UP TO 35 MM (R1[1/4]) IN DOMESTIC PREMISES (2ND FAMILY GAS) - SPECIFICATION
    10/30213423 DC : 0 BS 8537 - COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS - PLUMBING FITTINGS - SPECIFICATION FOR FITTINGS WITH PRESS ENDS FOR METALLIC TUBES
    05/30086662 DC : DRAFT JAN 2005 BS 6400-2 - SPECIFICATION FOR THE INSTALLATION, EXCHANGE, RELOCATION AND REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC-SIZED GAS METERS (2ND AND 3RD FAMILY GASES) - PART 2: MEDIUM PRESSURE (2ND FAMILY GASES)
    BS 8537:2010 Copper and copper alloys. Plumbing fittings. Specification for press ends of plumbing fittings for use with metallic tubes
    BS 6400-1:2002 Specification for installation of domestic-sized gas meters maximum rated capacity not exceeding 6 m3/h (2nd and 3rd family gases) Low pressure (2nd family gases)

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    EN 1254-3:1998 Copper and copper alloys - Plumbing fittings - Part 3: Fittings with compression ends for use with plastics pipes
    EN 1254-5:1998 Copper and copper alloys - Plumbing fittings - Part 5: Fittings with short ends for capillary brazing to copper tubes
    EN 1254-1:1998 Copper and copper alloys - Plumbing fittings - Part 1: Fittings with ends for capillary soldering or capillary brazing to copper tubes
    EN 1254-2:1998 Copper and copper alloys - Plumbing fittings - Part 2: Fittings with compression ends for use with copper tubes
    EN ISO 9002:1994/AC:1997 QUALITY SYSTEMS - SPECIFICATION FOR PRODUCTION AND INSTALLATION
    ISO 7-2:2000 Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads Part 2: Verification by means of limit gauges
    ISO 9002:1994 Quality systems — Model for quality assurance in production, installation and servicing
    ISO 7-1:1994 Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads Part 1: Dimensions, tolerances and designation
    EN ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems - Requirements (ISO 9001:2015)
    ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems — Requirements
    ISO 228-1:2000 Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are not made on the threads Part 1: Dimensions, tolerances and designation
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