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BS 7291-2:1990

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Thermoplastics pipes and associated fittings for hot and cold water for domestic purposes and heating installations in buildings Specification for polybutylene (PB) pipes and associated fittings
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

10-30-2001

Language(s)

English

Published date

05-31-1990

Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
Section 1. General
1. Scope
2. Materials
3. Marking and associated information
Section 2. PB Pipes
4. Nominal sizes
5. Dimensions
6. Mechanical and hydrostatic properties of PB pipes
Section 3. Fittings for PB pipes
7. Jointing
8. Classification and associated performance
     requirements for fittings for PB pipes
9. Designation of sizes of fittings
10. Mechanical and hydrostatic properties of fittings
     for PB pipes
Appendices
A. Method of test for resistance to thermal ageing
B. Crystallization, transformation and conditioning
C. Method of test for resistance to pull-out of
     assembled joints
D. Guidance on quality control testing
Tables
1. Dimensions of PB pipe having nominal sizes and
     outside diameters consistent with those specified
     in BS 2871
2. Dimensions of PB pipe in accordance with BS 5556
3. Pull-out test forces for joints of pipes in
     compliance with table 1 and/or associated fittings
4. Pull-out test forces for joints of pipes in
     compliance with table 2 and/or associated fittings
5. Applicability of requirements and test methods

Gives specific requirements and test conditions for polybutylene materials and pipes of 10 mm to 35 mm outside diameter in alternative metric sizes standardized for plastics pipes or copper tubes. Gives performance requirements for associated fittings and assemblies involving PB pipes.

Committee
PRI/88
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 89/38467 DC & 96/121321 DC. (09/2007)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
14
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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