BS 7291-3:1990
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Thermoplastics pipes and associated fittings for hot and cold water for domestic purposes and heating installations in buildings Specification for crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X) pipes and associated fittings
Hardcopy , PDF
30-10-2001
English
31-05-1990
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Foreword
Specification
Section 1. General
1. Scope
2. Materials
3. Marking and associated information
Section 2. PE-X pipes
4. Nominal sizes
5. Dimensions
6. Mechanical and hydrostatic properties of PE-X pipes
Section 3. Fittings for PE-X pipes
7. Jointing
8. Classification and associated performance
requirements for fittings for PE-X pipes
9. Designation of sizes of fittings
10. Mechanical and hydrostatic properties of fittings
for PE-X pipes
Appendices
A. Method of test for the degree of crosslinking
B. Method of assessment of thermal stability by
oxidative induction period
C. Method of test for resistance to pull-out of
assembled joints
D. Guidance on quality control testing
Tables
1. Dimensions of PE-X pipe having nominal sizes and
outside diameters consistent with those specified
in BS 2871
2. Dimensions of PE-X pipe in accordance with BS 5556
3. Pull-out test forces for joints of pipes in
compliance with table 1 and/or associated fittings
4. Pull-out test forces for joints of pipes in
compliance with table 2 and/or associated fittings
5. Applicability of requirements and test methods
Figure
1. Example of thermogram
Requirements and test conditions for crosslinked polyethylene materials and pipes of 10 mm to 35 mm outside diameter in alternative metric sizes standardized for plastics pipes or copper tubes. Gives performance requirements for associated fittings and assemblies involving PE-X pipes.
| Committee |
PRI/88
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| DevelopmentNote |
91/48474 DC REFERS TO A NEW REVISION
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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 |
Withdrawn
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| SupersededBy |
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| BS 7291-4:1990 | Thermoplastics pipes and associated fittings for hot and cold water for domestic purposes and heating installations in buildings Specification for chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (PVC-C) pipes and associated fittings and solvent cement |
| ISO 1043-1:2011 | Plastics — Symbols and abbreviated terms — Part 1: Basic polymers and their special characteristics |
| BS 5955-8:1990 | Plastics pipework (thermoplastics materials) Specification for the installation of thermoplastics pipes and associated fittings for use in domestic hot and cold water services and heating systems |
| BS 7291-1:1990 | Thermoplastics pipes and associated fittings for hot and cold water for domestic purposes and heating installations in buildings General requirements |
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