BS 2871-1:1971 Specification for copper and copper alloys. Tubes. Copper tubes for water, gas and sanitation
- Abbreviation
- BS 2871-1:1971
- Valid from
- 24/05/1971
- Information provider
- British Standards Institution,
- Author
- British Standards Institution
- Information type
- British Standard,
- Format
- PDF, HARD COPY,
Description
This standard defines requirements for copper tubes in the following conditions:
- Annealed copper tubes supplied in coils, suitable for connection by means of compression fittings and capillary fittings for use in micro-bore or mini-bore heating system, designated Table W.
- Half hard copper tubes supplied in straight lengths, suitable for connection by means of compression fittings and capillary fittings or by silver brazing or by suitable methods of welding, designated Table X.
- Half hard copper tubes in straight lengths and annealed copper tubes in coils suitable for burying underground and for connection by means of compression fittings and capillary fittings or by silver brazing or by bronze or autogenous welding, designated Table Y.
- Hard drawn copper tubes supplied in straight lengths suitable for connection by means of capillary fittings or non-manipulative type compression fittings (Type A specified in BS 864, Part 2), designated Table Z.
This resource is cited by:
BS 2871-1:1971 Specification for copper and copper alloys. Tubes. Copper tubes for water, gas and sanitation
This document is CITED BY:
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BS 6920-2-1:2000+A3:2008
BS 2871-1:1971 is cited by BS 6920-2-1:2000+A3:2008 Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with water intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of the water. Methods of test . Samples for testing