Visually assessing the effects of heating.

Test methods

A sample (accessory) is heated in an oven for a set period of time at a set temperature, depending on the material used and the sample thickness. The appearance of the sample is examined after the test.

Products to test

Plastics piping systems for civil works for water in:

Piping systems for water supply and for buried and above-ground drainage and sewerage under pressure - Unplasticized poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) EN ISO 1452-1, -2, -3, -5.
Drainage and sewerage without pressure made of unplasticized poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) EN 1401-1.
Drainage and sewerage without pressure (structured wall) made of unplasticized poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) EN 13476-1.
Buried drainage and sewage without pressure (structured wall) made of Polyethylene (PE) EN 13476-1, -2, -3.
Buried drainage and sewage without pressure (structured wall) made of Polypropylene (PE) EN 13476-1, -2, -3.

Plastic piping systems for hot and cold water installations inside buildings made of Poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC-C) EN ISO 15877-1, -2, -3, -5

Plastics piping systems for building and discharge of waste water made of:

Unplasticized poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) EN 1329-1.
Polypropylene (PP) EN 1451-1