Tmv3designated thermostatic mixing valves are verified as compliant with the performance specification d 08 for valves used in highrisk areas of health care premises. This type of approval demonstrates compliance with requirements of the regulations and byelaws. Wras certified orings seals and gaskets satori seal. Wras approvals directory for materials and products.
The wras approved product logos are certification marks registered. Wefatherm the only ppr system with full wras product approval. The wras term has become a shorthand within the uk covering three separate areas. If the product seeking acs approval includes a water treatment component such as activated carbon or an. Only protectaline fittings shall be used with protectaline pipe. Since the incorrect installation of water fittings could result in contravention of the regulations or byelaws requirements, the attention of your customers should be drawn. It is not illegal to install a product that is not wras approved, however, compliance with the water supply regulations may still need to be proved. Wras approval means that hansen true fit threaded fittings and easy fit compression fittings are approved for use with potable drinkable water, and that they will not leach contaminants into the water. The water supply water fittings regulations 1999 are enforced by. It seals leaks on copper pipe joints or where a pipe has been accidentally cut, meaning that domestic hot water pipes and vessels can be restored to service after one hour.
Approvals directory click here to see the public directory. Wras approval includes submittal of product information and test results to demonstrate conformance to the wras requirements. Wras material guidance a guide for manufacturers, suppliers and test laboratories on. All approved products must be used in accordance with the specific conditions of approval, listed against the product names in parts ae. Wras material approval is granted to materials which have satisfied the requirements of bs 6920. Production samples of the products described in approval information. A condition of wras approval is that no modification shall be made to the product. The water research council in the uk is the highest recognised water testing organisation in. Wras approved materials are listed in the online water fittings and materials directory. To find your nearest enduratank distributor, please complete the details below and we will get back to you. Wras approved operates in turbulent fluids cable mounting 100m depth capability submerged type float switch for reservoir and industrial waste water systems.
Wras approved product product uses fernox lsx is a silicone paste used as an external leak sealer and jointing compound. This certificate by itself is not evidence of a valid wras approval. A quick guide to wras approved products sth westco. Comfortably exceeds the performance requirements of uk water byelaws scheme. This tests for certified water quality and makes sure water dispenser materials, such as wrasapproved products and components, meet rigorous safety requirements. The water regulations advisory scheme limited registered no. Invalidation of wras approval and manufacturers system performance warranty.
The water regulations advisory scheme wras is a conformance mark that demonstrates that an item complies with high standards set out by water regulations promulgated in 1999 in the united kingdom. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Wras approved fire hydrant dn80 model bs750 united water. Wras approval of products is granted subject to the following standard conditions, which holders of approvals accept on signing. About wras the purpose of wras is to contribute to the protection of public health by preventing contamination of public water supplies and encouraging the efficient use of water by promoting and facilitating compliance with the water supply water fittings regulations and byelaws in scotland. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information on this website is correct. Another key feature which applies to all our approved valves is our highquality epdm sealing material. This selfweighted cable end float switch is designed for use in turbulent water and water with suspended agglomerates, such as sewer water. This page was last edited on 23 december 2019, at 11. Aquakote is manufactured in accordance with a quality management system, and we have received water regulations advisory scheme wras approval for the product a pdf of aquakotes wras approval can be downloaded here. If a retailer, wholesaler or other third party wishes to sell or market the product under another trade name, a secondary approval is required. This type of approval demonstrates that the nonmetallic materialcomponent does not itself contaminate the water and therefore satisfies this particular requirement of. A wras approval is an easy way to demonstrate compliance for a material or water fitting, other approval schemes are available.
Typical applications for boosting water to singlemultiple showers or whole house boosting. For information on how to obtain a wras approval or secondary approval, you might find some of the. Kiwa watertec specialises in testing water products and components for wras approval. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. News water fittings regulations wras board committees resources history. Uwp model bs750 wet barrel fire hydrant dn80 wras approved wras approved fire hydrant dn80 model bs750 united water products toll free 8777664459 fax 8777664458. To view the range of hansen fittings that have been approved by wras please view the wras certificate below. Approvals are valid for a period of 5 years and will require a retest for reapproval. Danfoss solenoid valves have undergone rigorous testing and meet or exceed many european regulations and standards including the british wras, the swedish rise, the norwegian sintef and the german dvgw approvals for drinking water.
Copper epoxy putty for permanent pipe repair wras approved. Schedule 2 paragraph 2 1 of the water supply water. Tested and approved by various testing institutes worldwide. August 2015 plastic pipe systems limited is delighted to announce that the wefatherm ppr piping system has been granted full product approval by wras, the u. Applications which are awarded wras approval receive a certificate to verify that the product has been approved and a listing on the wras website. As product manufacturer, we are subject to article 33 of the regulation which defines a duty to inform when a candidate substance is present at more than 0. The wras test and assessment group accepts that a comparison of the standard used in the. Water regulations advisory scheme approved wras product. New 3 in 1 double check valve incorporates isolation. The certificate by itself is not evidence of a vaild wras approval. Wras approval is a quality standard, accepted by every water supplier in the uk.
Expansion vessels for potable installations domestic installations lose millions of litres of potable water due to. Wras material approval is valid for up to five years on the basis that there will be no change in formulation, or to the source or nature of ingredients or in the method or site of manufacture or method of application during the lifetime of the approval. Hattersley assumes no responsibility or liability for typographical errors or omissions or for any misinterpretation of the information on the site and reserves the right to change without notice. These do not form part of the regulators specification and are marked accordingly. The water regulations advisory scheme wras approval is required for many drinking water. Current lists for regulation 31 and wras approved products may be found at. These are usually emailed in pdf format to the contact on the ma3 application. Ptfe seals on tap eliminates possible seizure from scaling. Waterlogic has the approval of the water regulations advisory scheme wras in the uk. The wras approved product and material certification mark is owned by wras and used with their approval.
Our products can be purchased from one of our distributors. Wras product and materials approvals in this section you can search for existing product and material approvals and download resources for existing and secondary applications. Guidance for nonmetallic materials in fittings wras. Water regulations advisory scheme wras itself is an independent organization, with membership comprised of representatives from 26 uk water supply companies. The use of alternative fittings will have the following effects on your protectaline system. Midbrass ltd prides itself on being a historical, wellknown brand, which provides the uk and irish market, with good quality, heavy pattern fittings and valves. The wras approval panel tap product and assessment group meetings are at various times of the year, approximately 68 weeks. Nsfansi4258 tubes complying with this standard are tested and approved by nsf for drinking water treatment systems.
Midland brass brass plain shank drain cock typea wras 15mm. Wras material approval demonstrates that a product satisfies the requirements of schedule 2 paragraph 2 1 of the water supply water fittings regulations 1999. In addition, while is not illegal to sell an unsuitable fitting, it is to install one. Please choose from the options on the left hand side of this page.
Hoseguard bib tap kit wras 1999 product specification sheet product features and benefits htap2180010102 p1 utilises 14 turn lever arm activation on both tap and double check valve for quick and easy operation. In addition, the following general conditions of approval apply to all approved products. Wras material approval demonstrates that a product satisfies the requirements of. Amazon what it does positive head shower booster pump to increase water pressure to a gravity fed hot water system. Solenoid valves for drinking water ensure pure water danfoss. Wras approved for use in hot and cold potable water firesafe 3xa antistick finish on both sides tests and certifications for c4430 bs 7531 grade x firesafe iso en 10497 firesafe iso 19921 wras approval taluft dindvgw dindvgw w 270 dvgw vp 401 elastomer guideline bam tested. At this meeting the panel will consider the product and the test results for approval. The wras also offers an approval system, which acts as a way for manufacturers to demonstrate that their products such as taps, valves and boilers comply. Product certification the wras technical committee has accepted that wras approval can be granted for products certified by kiwa under its iso 45011 product certification scheme as complying with given product standards provided. The water regulations advisory scheme wras administers the wras product approval and material.
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