What is BS EN 1254‑1 standard about?
BS EN 1254‑1 is the first in a nine-part series of European standards that specifies product characteristics, assessment methods, compliance criteria of the test results and a designation system for fittings with ends for capillary soldering or capillary brazing for connecting copper tubes.
For the purposes of joining copper tubes, the fitting ends have a nominal diameter from 6 mm to 108 mm. These fitting ends exist in three forms: end feed fittings, integral solder and integral brazing ring fitting ends. The fittings are designed for a service lifetime up to 50 years.
Products complying with BS EN 1254‑1 may be used for several fluids including the transport of water intended for human consumption if they comply with the relevant national, regional or local regulatory provisions applicable in the place of use.
Products covered by BS EN 1254-1 are intended to be used in:
- Liquid applications
- Gas applications
Who is BS EN 1254‑1 standard for?
BS EN 1254‑1 on capillary fittings for soldering or brazing to copper tubes is beneficial for:
- Material suppliers
- Fitting manufacturers
- Wholesalers
- Architects
- Building project engineers
- Installers (plumbers)
Why should you use BS EN 1254‑1 standard?
BS EN 1254‑1 guides the plumber, solderers, welders or any technician working on capillary soldering or capillary brazing by providing product characteristics, inspection methods, test methods, test results of capillary brazing or soldering which helps them gain precision in their tasks. This ensures of efficient and quality product to the end-user.
Through the standardising of system for capillary soldering or capillary brazing for connecting with copper tubes under BS EN 1254‑1, you can be assured of quality products that take into account customer safety and minimize risks, thereby increasing customer trust and satisfaction.
BS EN 1254-1 contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 on affordable and clean energy and Goal 9 on industry, innovation and infrastructure.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 1254‑1:2021 supersedes EN 1254-1:1998. BS EN 1254‑1:2021 has only been editorially revised.
