This standard specifies a method for determining the leaktightness and ease of operation of a valve under bending following the application of temperature cycling.
This standard is applicable to thermoplastics valves with DN 63 or smaller.
BS EN 1704:1997 history
1997BS EN 1704:1997 Plastics piping systems. Thermoplastics valves. Test method for the integrity of a valve after temperature cycling under bending