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    Thermostatic radiator valves. Requirements and test methods

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  03-10-2019

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-10-2006

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Symbols and abbreviations
    5 Requirements
      5.1 Dimensions
      5.2 Mechanical properties
      5.3 Operating characteristics
      5.4 Endurance and temperature resistance
    6 Test apparatus and methods
      6.1 Test apparatus
      6.2 Characteristic curves of thermostatic valves
      6.3 Testing of mechanical properties
      6.4 Testing of operating characteristics
      6.5 Test schedule
    7 Technical information to be published by the manufacturer
    Annex A (normative) Thermostatic Radiator Valves Dimensions
            and details on connection
    Annex B (informative) Degree of turbulence of the air current
            in a room
    Annex C (informative) Test Block for thermostatic integrated
            valves
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    Specifies definitions, requirements and test methods for thermostatic radiator valves. Applies to two port thermostatic valves with or without pre-setting facility for fitting to radiators in wet central heating installations up to a water temperature of 120 degrees C and a nominal pressure of PN 10.

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    Committee RHE/16
    Development Note Supersedes BS EN 215-1 & BS 7556(1992). (06/2004) Supersedes 05/30138148 DC. (10/2006) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, April 2013. (03/2013)
    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    Status Superseded
    Superseded By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 7478:1991 Guide to selection and use of thermostatic radiator valves

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