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BS 5494:1978

Superseded
Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Specification for gas taps for domestic and catering appliances
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-03-2001

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-10-1978

Foreword
Cooperating organizations
Specification
1. Scope
2. References
3. Definitions
4. Operational data
5. General requirements
6. Materials
7. Design and dimensions
8. Springs
9. Connections
10. Threads
11. Gas tightness
12. Marking
13. Nominal flow rate
14. Mechanical performance
15. Endurance test
16. Service suitability number
17. Finish
Appendices
A. Materials
B. Recommended requirements for tap applications
Tables
1. Torque and bending moment values
2. Endurance test cycles
3. Service suitability numbers

Requirements for design, materials and performance of gas taps of size not exceeding 25 mm, for use with appliances operating on 1st/2nd and 3rd family gases at nominal pressures up to 20 mbar and 37 mbar respectively.

Committee
GSE/22
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
18
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

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