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    Methods of test for plastics pipes and fittings Method of testing the leaktightness of assemblies (Reconfirmed 2017)

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

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  29-06-2008

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    This Standard specifies a method for testing the leaktightness of assemblies of plastics pipes and fittings with elastomeric sealing-ring socket joints or inspection openings that may be subject to diametric distortion and/or angular deflection. It includes, but is not limited to - single sockets on pipes, double sockets, sockets on fittings, and inspection openings on fittings. It is also applicable to elastomeric sealing-ring sockets made of other materials, e.g. ductile iron, intended for use with plastics piping.

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    This Standard specifies a method for testing the leaktightness of assemblies of plastics pipes and fittings with elastomeric sealing-ring socket joints or inspection openings that may be subject to diametric distortion and/or angular deflection. It includes, but is not limited to - (a) single sockets on pipes,(b) double sockets,(c) sockets on fittings, and(d) inspection openings on fittings.It is also applicable to elastomeric sealing-ring sockets made of other materials, e.g. ductile iron, intended for use with plastics piping.

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    Committee PL-045
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note Reconfirmed 18/12/2017.This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2017 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 18/12/2017
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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    First published in Australia as AS 1462.8-1973.Second edition 1984.Jointly revised and designated AS/NZS 1462.8:1998.Fourth edition 2008.Reconfirmed 2017. Originated in Australia as AS 1462.8-1973. Final Australian edition AS 1462.8-1984. Jointly revised and designated AS/NZS 1462.8:1998. Fourth edition 2008.

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