Comparison Bet Stds For Copper Fittings

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Comparison of BS 864 : Part 2 : 1983 and EN 1254

Sr.No. Consideration BS 864 EN 1254


Compliance with Copper tube
1 BS 2871: Part 1: 1971
specification
Maximum Working 10 bar (For 65 deg C temp.); 16 bar
2
pressure(Hydraulic) ( For 30 deg C temp.)
BS Standard for Copper BS 6017 (Cu-ETP or C101,Cu-DHP
3
Material or C106) , BS 2871 ( C106,C107)
4 BS Standard for Solder BS 219 Grades C & G

Surface should be Seamless, sound,


free from laminations, smooth &
5 Surface Condition
well finished. Should be free from
internal fins, other irregularities

6 Tests for Capillary fittings


Plug Gauge Dia. (+Wear GO Gauge : 12.0725/12.065mm
a
allowance) NO GO Gauge : 12.1525/12.145mm
Shall withstand an internal hydraulic
Hydraulic type test for
b pressure of 20 bar for period of 15
assembled joints
min
Applicable only for fittings made
c Porosity Test
from a casting
Wear allo.

GO 12.0725 12.065 0.0075


NO GO 12.1525 12.0145 0.138

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