BS 7491-1:1991

Superseded

Glass fibre reinforced plastics cisterns for cold water storage Specification for one-piece cisterns of capacity up to 500 L

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-11-2001

Language(s)

English

Published date

20-12-1991

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Designation of cisterns
4. Materials
5. Appearance and configuration
6. Requirements for all cisterns
7. Requirements for class A cisterns only
8. Requirements for class B cisterns only
9. Marking and installation instructions
Appendices
A. Method of test for deformation
B. Method of test for deflection
C. Method of test for fatigue
D. Method of test for impact resistance
E. Method of test for leaks
F. Method of test for tensile strength
G. Method of test for water absorption
H. Method of test for rigidity of covers
J. Method of test for impact resistance of covers
K. Method of test for thermal insulation
L. Method of test for the assessment of ingress of
particles and insects
M. Method for the hot water test
Tables
1. Type tests: cisterns
2. Routine tests
3. Type tests: covers
Figures
1. Arrangement for the deflection test
2. Typical installation for thermal insulation test
3. Typical installation for particle ingress test
4. Typical installation for hot water test: elevation
5. Typical installation for hot water test: plan view

Requirements for cisterns for storage, feed and expansion, with additional components required for domestic use.

Committee	PRI/5
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes 90/46396 DC. (01/2006)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	20
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS EN 13280:2001
Supersedes	90/46396 DC : DEC 90

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