Plastics pipes and fittings for irrigation and rural applications Mechanical joint fittings for use with polyethylene micro-irrigation pipes
Standards Australia
Specifies requirements for mechanical joint fittings intended for use with polyethylene micro-irrigation pipes in accordance with AS 2698.1.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee PL-006 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 20 January 2017.
The following are represented on Technical Committee PL-006:
Association of Accredited Certification Bodies
Australian Industry Group
Energy Networks Association
Engineers Australia
New Zealand Employers and Manufacturers Association (Central)
Plastics Industry Pipe Association of Australia
Plastics New Zealand
Plumbing Products Industry Group
Water New Zealand
Water Services Association of Australia
This Standard specifies requirements for mechanical jointing fittings suitable for use as fixed joints with polyethylene pipes manufactured in accordance with AS 2698, Part 1. Fittings manufactured in accordance with this Standard are intended for the conveyance of water for use in micro-irrigation applications, below and above ground.
NOTES:
1. Fittings may be suitable for use with fluids other than water. Advice should be sought from the manufacturer.
2. Advisory information on alternative methods for determining compliance of a 'lot' with this Standard is given in Appendix A.
3. No maximum extension of the bore of the pipe by a barbed fitting has been specified; the success of the assembled joint is determined by its performance when tested in accordance with Clause 10.2.
| Document Type | Standard |
| Status | Current |
| Publisher | Standards Australia |
| ProductNote | Reconfirmed 27/01/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2017 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 27/01/2017 |
| Committee | PL-006 |
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