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    AS 1718-1992

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    Water supply - Copper alloy screw-down pattern taps - Specified by dimensions

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF 1 User, PDF 3 Users, PDF 5 Users, PDF 9 Users

    Superseded date:  30-06-2017

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-1992

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    1 - AS 1718-1992 WATER SUPPLY - COPPER ALLOY SCREW-DOWN PATTERN TAPS - SPECIFIED BY DIMENSIONS
    4 - PREFACE
    5 - CONTENTS
    6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
    6 - 1.1 SCOPE
    6 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
    6 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS
    6 - 1.3.1 Isolating tap
    6 - 1.3.2 Rising spindle tap
    6 - 1.3.3 Tap body
    6 - 1.3.4 Tap head
    6 - 1.3.5 Tapset breaching piece assembly
    6 - 1.3.6 Washing machine tap
    6 - 1.3.7 Water supply pipework
    6 - 1.3.8 Water passageway
    6 - 1.3.9 Normative
    6 - 1.4 DESIGNATION OF NOMINAL SIZE
    6 - 1.5 MARKING
    6 - 1.5.1 Space for mark of certifying body
    6 - 1.5.2 Marking requirements
    7 - SECTION 2 MATERIALS
    7 - 2.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
    7 - 2.2 COPPER
    7 - 2.3 COPPER ALLOY
    7 - 2.4 DEZINCIFICATION-RESISTANT COPPER ALLOY
    7 - 2.5 STAINLESS STEEL
    7 - 2.6 OTHER MATERIALS
    7 - 2.7 CORROSION-RESISTANT METALLIC MATERIALS
    7 - 2.8 USE OF MATERIALS
    7 - 2.9 CONTAMINATION OF WATER
    9 - SECTION 3 DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE
    9 - 3.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
    9 - 3.2 END CONNECTORS
    9 - 3.2.1 Threaded end connectors
    9 - 3.2.2 Union end connectors
    9 - 3.2.3 Hose tap connection ends
    9 - 3.2.4 Compression ends
    9 - 3.2.5 Capillary ends
    9 - 3.2.6 Tubular ends
    9 - 3.3 INTERCHANGEABILITY OF PARTS
    9 - 3.4 SPINDLES
    9 - 3.5 FERRULE STOP TAPS AND FOOTPATH STOP TAPS
    9 - 3.6 SCREW THREADS
    9 - 3.6.1 General
    9 - 3.6.2 Pipe threads
    9 - 3.6.3 Other screw threads
    9 - 3.6.4 Thread engagement
    10 - 3.7 VALVE SEATING
    10 - 3.7.1 General
    10 - 3.7.2 Dimensions
    10 - 3.7.3 Machining
    10 - 3.7.4 Removable tap seats
    10 - 3.8 JUMPER VALVES
    10 - 3.8.1 Design
    10 - 3.8.2 Construction
    10 - 3.9 THICKNESS OF METAL PARTS
    10 - 3.9.1 General
    10 - 3.9.2 Tubular materials
    10 - 3.9.3 Other sections
    10 - 3.9.4 Zinc alloy die castings
    10 - 3.10 FABRICATED FITTINGS
    11 - 3.11 OUTLETS
    11 - 3.11.1 General
    11 - 3.12 HANDLES
    11 - 3.12.1 General
    11 - 3.12.2 Dimensions
    11 - 3.12.3 Attachment
    11 - 3.12.4 Taps not fitted with a handle
    11 - 3.13 COVERS
    11 - 3.14 BACK NUTS
    11 - 3.15 TAPSET BREACHING PIECE ASSEMBLIES
    11 - 3.16 METAL AND OTHER SURFACE FINISHES
    11 - 3.16.1 Chromium and nickel plating
    11 - 3.16.2 Other metal finishes
    11 - 3.16.3 Other finishes
    11 - 3.17 FINISH
    11 - 3.18 DIMENSIONS
    27 - SECTION 4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
    27 - 4.1 WATERTIGHTNESS
    27 - 4.2 FLOW CAPABILITY
    27 - 4.3 STRENGTH OF HANDLE ATTACHMENT
    27 - 4.4 RESISTANCE OF HANDLE TO REMOVAL
    27 - 4.5 STRENGTH OF FABRICATED JOINTS
    27 - 4.6 STRENGTH OF BACK NUTS
    28 - APPENDIX A - LIST OF REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
    30 - APPENDIX B - METHOD FOR TORQUE TEST ON FABRICATED FITTINGS
    30 - B1 SCOPE
    30 - B2 PRINCIPLE
    30 - B3 APPARATUS
    30 - B4 PROCEDURE
    30 - B5 TEST REPORT
    31 - APPENDIX C - METHOD FOR TORQUE TEST ON HANDLE AND HANDLE ATTACHMENT
    31 - C1 SCOPE
    31 - C2 PRINCIPLE
    31 - C3 APPARATUS
    31 - C4 PROCEDURE
    31 - C5 TEST REPORT
    32 - APPENDIX D - METHODS FOR DETERMINATION OF WATERTIGHTNESS
    32 - D1 SCOPE
    32 - D2 PRINCIPLE
    32 - D3 APPARATUS
    32 - D3.1 Pressurizing system
    32 - D3.2 End connections
    32 - D3.3 Pressure gauge
    32 - D4 PROCEDURES
    32 - D4.1 Hydrostatic test
    33 - D4.2 Pneumatic test
    33 - D5 TEST REPORT
    34 - APPENDIX E - METHODS FOR MEASURING DIMENSIONS OF TAPS
    34 - E1 SCOPE
    34 - E2 PRINCIPLE
    34 - E3 TEMPERATURE OF MEASUREMENT
    34 - E4 APPARATUS
    34 - E4.1 General
    34 - E4.2 Alternative apparatus
    34 - E5 TOLERANCES
    34 - E6 PROCEDURES
    34 - E6 TEST REPORT
    35 - APPENDIX F - METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF FLOW CAPABILITY OF TAPS
    35 - F1 SCOPE
    35 - F2 PRINCIPLE
    35 - F3 APPARATUS
    35 - F3.1 Water supply system
    35 - F3.2 Pressure measurement
    35 - F3.3 Flow rate measurements
    35 - F4 PROCEDURE
    35 - F5 TEST REPORT
    37 - APPENDIX G - METHOD FOR TORQUE TEST ON BACK NUTS FOR BASIN PILLAR TAPS
    37 - G1 SCOPE
    37 - G2 PRINCIPLE
    37 - G3 APPARATUS
    37 - G4 PROCEDURE
    37 - G5 TEST REPORT
    38 - APPENDIX H - GENERAL INFORMATION ON FACTORS WHICH AFFECT THE RESISTANCE OF COPPER ALLOYS TO DEZINCIFICATION
    38 - H1 GENERAL
    38 - H2 NATURE OF DEZINCIFICATION
    38 - H3 MEANS OF ACHIEVING DEZINCIFICATION RESISTANCE
    38 - H3.1 General
    38 - H3.2 Heat treatment of duplex copper alloys
    39 - H4 THE EFFECT OF BRAZING ON DEZINCIFICATION RESISTANCE

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    Specifies requirements for copper alloy screw-down pattern draw-off taps and delivery taps with loose jumper valves, in a range of nominal sizes from DN 10 to DN 50 inclusive with continuous working pressures not exceeding 1.4 MPa and continuous operating temperatures not exceeding 95 degrees Celsius.

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    This Standard specifies requirements for copper alloy screw-down pattern taps and tapsets which incorporate loose jumper valves, in a range of nominal sizes from DN 10 to DN 50 inclusive with continuous working pressures not exceeding 1.4 MPa and continuous working temperatures not exceeding 95C.It also specifies requirements for outlets which are an integral part of a tap or mixing tap and the requirements for tapset breaching piece assemblies.Outlets which are a removable part of a tap or mixing tap are currently not covered by this Standard but are likely to become part of this Standard from 1st January 1994.

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    Committee WS-001
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes
    Under Revision

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    Under Revision see DR 02413 First published as AS B1-1928T.
    Revised and redesignated AS B35-1931.
    Second edition 1965.
    Third edition 1969.
    Revised and redesignated AS 1718-1975.
    Revised in part and issued as AS 1718-1988.
    Third edition 1992. First published as AS B1-1928T. Revised and redesignated AS B35-1931. Second edition 1965. Third edition 1969. Revised and redesignated AS 1718-1975. Revised in part and issued as AS 1718-1988. Third edition 1992.

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    AS 1567-1985 Copper and copper alloys - Wrought rods, bars and sections
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    AS 1881-1986 ZINC ALLOYS - CASTING INGOTS AND CASTINGS - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS 3855(INT)-1990 Suitability of plumbing products for contact with potable water
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    AS 1565-1996 Copper and copper alloys - Ingots and castings (Reconfirmed 2020)
    AS 3500.1-1992 National Plumbing and Drainage Code - Water supply
    AS 3688-1994 Water supply - Copper and copper alloy body compression and capillary fittings and threaded-end connectors
    AS 1769-1975 Welded stainless steel tubes for plumbing applications (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS 2738.2-1984 Copper and copper alloys - Compositions and designations - Wrought products
    AS 2136-1977 Method for detecting the susceptibility of copper and its alloys to stress corrosion cracking using the mercurous nitrate test (Reconfirmed 2018)

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