BS EN 1254-2:1998
Superseded
Superseded
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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Superseded date
03-13-2023
Superseded by
Language(s)
English
Published date
06-15-1998
Publisher
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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
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.
| Committee |
NFE/34
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 864-2(1983). Supersedes 94/700082 DC. (06/2004)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
18
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| Supersedes |
| Standards | Relationship |
| NEN EN 1254-2 : 1998 | Identical |
| UNI EN 1254-2 : 2000 | Identical |
| UNE-EN 1254-2:1999 | Identical |
| NBN EN 1254-2 : 1998 | Identical |
| EN 1254-2:1998 | Identical |
| I.S. EN 1254-2:1998 | Identical |
| DIN EN 1254-2:1998-03 | Identical |
| SN EN 1254-2 : 1998 | Identical |
| NS EN 1254-2 : 1ED 1998 | Identical |
| NF EN 1254-2 : 1998 | Identical |
| ONORM EN 1254-2 : 1998 | Identical |
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| EN ISO 6509:1995 | Corrosion of metals and alloys - Determination of dezincification resistance of brass (ISO 6509:1981) |
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| ISO 6957:1988 | Copper alloys Ammonia test for stress corrosion resistance |
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