What is BS 5779 - Specification for spray mixing taps about?
Spray mixing taps are widely used in both residential and commercial spaces with a view to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene. These are taps that come with a single spout connected to two different outlets for hot and cold water, for the ease of the end-user.
BS 5779 is a British Standard that discusses the specifications for the safe and reliable use of spray mixing taps. BS 5779 specifies requirements for the materials, design, construction, dimensions, testing and installation of non-thermostatic, non-compensating spray mixing taps for ablutionary purposes.
Who is BS 5779 - Specification for spray mixing taps for?
BS 5779 on the specification for spray mixing taps is relevant to:
- Entities involved in manufacturing, design, construction and testing of spray mixing taps
- Spray mixing taps installers
- Sanitaryware product manufacturers
- Quality control and testing personnel
Why should you use BS 5779 - Specification for spray mixing taps?
For the optimal performance of spray mixing taps, it is essential that manufacturers meet best industry requirements and ensure their products conform to test methods that determine its quality and reliability for use.
BS 5779 provides best industry guidance on dimensions, design and, construction for spray mixing taps. BS 5779 also discusses types of testing that need to be conducted in order to verify the performance of the spray mixing taps.
Thus, complying with BS 5779 can help prevent incidents of product failures and ensure that the spray mixing taps are safe and effective at the point of use.
