Invalidation of wras approval and manufacturers system performance warranty. The water regulations advisory scheme wras administers the wras product approval and material. Superfast copper stick is a copperfilled epoxy putty which makes quick and permanent repairs to copper, brass, bronze and other nonferrous metals. Typical applications for boosting water to singlemultiple showers or whole house boosting. Ptfe seals on tap eliminates possible seizure from scaling. Wras approval of products is granted subject to the following standard conditions, which holders of approvals accept on signing. Expansion vessels for potable installations domestic installations lose millions of litres of potable water due to. Approvals directory click here to see the public directory. 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. Solenoid valves for drinking water ensure pure water danfoss. Wras certified orings seals and gaskets satori seal.
Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. The certificate by itself is not evidence of a vaild wras approval. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. 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. Nsfansi4258 tubes complying with this standard are tested and approved by nsf for drinking water treatment systems. 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. New 3 in 1 double check valve incorporates isolation. Copper epoxy putty for permanent pipe repair wras approved. These do not form part of the regulators specification and are marked accordingly. Wras approvals directory for materials and products.
Waterlogic has the approval of the water regulations advisory scheme wras in the uk. 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. In addition, the following general conditions of approval apply to all approved products. The water supply water fittings regulations 1999 are enforced by. Wras approval is a quality standard, accepted by every water supplier in the uk.
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. To find your nearest enduratank distributor, please complete the details below and we will get back to you. Schedule 2 paragraph 2 1 of the water supply water. Wras approved materials are listed in the online water fittings and materials directory. If a retailer, wholesaler or other third party wishes to sell or market the product under another trade name, a secondary approval is required. The wras approval panel tap product and assessment group meetings are at various times of the year, approximately 68 weeks. A condition of wras approval is that no modification shall be made to the product. The wras term has become a shorthand within the uk covering three separate areas. 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. Applications which are awarded wras approval receive a certificate to verify that the product has been approved and a listing on the wras website.
Please choose from the options on the left hand side of this page. The wras approved product and material certification mark is owned by wras and used with their approval. 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. All approved products must be used in accordance with the specific conditions of approval, listed against the product names in parts ae. This certificate by itself is not evidence of a valid wras approval. Amazon what it does positive head shower booster pump to increase water pressure to a gravity fed hot water system. Another key feature which applies to all our approved valves is our highquality epdm sealing material. This page was last edited on 23 december 2019, at 11. The water regulations advisory scheme limited registered no. This tests for certified water quality and makes sure water dispenser materials, such as wrasapproved products and components, meet rigorous safety requirements. 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. Water regulations advisory scheme wras itself is an independent organization, with membership comprised of representatives from 26 uk water supply companies. The wras approved product logos are certification marks registered.
Tmv3designated thermostatic mixing valves are verified as compliant with the performance specification d 08 for valves used in highrisk areas of health care premises. Midland brass brass plain shank drain cock typea wras 15mm. Wras checks the testing of thousands of water fittings products to ensure they comply with the water supply water. Comfortably exceeds the performance requirements of uk water byelaws scheme. Wras material approval demonstrates that a product satisfies the requirements of schedule 2 paragraph 2 1 of the water supply water fittings regulations 1999. This type of approval demonstrates compliance with requirements of the regulations and byelaws. The wras test and assessment group accepts that a comparison of the standard used in the. This type of approval demonstrates that the nonmetallic materialcomponent does not itself contaminate the water and therefore satisfies this particular requirement of. 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 water research council in the uk is the highest recognised water testing organisation in. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information on this website is correct.
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. The wras approved product certification mark indicates that the uk water. Water regulations advisory scheme approved wras product. Wras approval includes submittal of product information and test results to demonstrate conformance to the wras requirements. 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. 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. A quick guide to wras approved products sth westco. Our products can be purchased from one of our distributors. For information on how to obtain a wras approval or secondary approval, you might find some of the pages on the left useful. 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. 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. Nsf international offers verification testing and certification services for the tmv2 and tmv3 ukbased certification requirement.
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. 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. This selfweighted cable end float switch is designed for use in turbulent water and water with suspended agglomerates, such as sewer water. For information on how to obtain a wras approval or secondary approval, you might find some of the. News water fittings regulations wras board committees resources history. 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.
Tested and approved by various testing institutes worldwide. 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. 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. Only protectaline fittings shall be used with protectaline pipe. If the product seeking acs approval includes a water treatment component such as activated carbon or an.
Kiwa watertec specialises in testing water products and components for wras approval. Wefatherm the only ppr system with full wras product approval. Approvals are valid for a period of 5 years and will require a retest for reapproval. Wras approved operates in turbulent fluids cable mounting 100m depth capability submerged type float switch for reservoir and industrial waste water systems. The use of alternative fittings will have the following effects on your protectaline system. At this meeting the panel will consider the product and the test results for approval. Wras material guidance a guide for manufacturers, suppliers and test laboratories on. Wras approved product product uses fernox lsx is a silicone paste used as an external leak sealer and jointing compound. Production samples of the products described in approval information. In addition, while is not illegal to sell an unsuitable fitting, it is to install one. For complete peace of mind product and technical guide. Wras material approval demonstrates that a product satisfies the requirements of.
Guidance for nonmetallic materials in fittings wras. Current lists for regulation 31 and wras approved products may be found at. Wras material approval is granted to materials which have satisfied the requirements of bs 6920. A wras approval is an easy way to demonstrate compliance for a material or water fitting, other approval schemes are available. These are usually emailed in pdf format to the contact on the ma3 application. To view the range of hansen fittings that have been approved by wras please view the wras certificate below.
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