Within the plumbing sector, we perform hydraulic and acoustic testing on a wide range of sanitary products. All tests are carried out in accordance with the requirements of the applicable standards, and our test reports are recognised by a growing number of certification bodies worldwide.
Our daily testing activities include mechanical, thermostatic and electronic mixers, shower products, flexible hoses, valves and many other types of sanitary products.
Testing and Measurements for the Plumbing Sector
Our testing capabilities are supported by our laboratory facilities, the continuous development of our technical expertise and, above all, the multidisciplinary approach that characterizes Tecnolab across its areas of expertise.
Standards and Regulations: The Foundation for Reliable Testing and Certification
The standards and regulations that ensure safety, quality, and compliance in our laboratory testing.
Electronic Taps
- EN / IEC 15091
- EN / IEC 61000-6-1
- EN / IEC 61000-6-3
- EN / IEC 60335-1
- EN / IEC 60529
- EN / IEC 60068-2-11 (Salt mist)
Taps and Sanitary Ware
- EN 817 – Testing of mechanical mixing valve
- EN 1111 – Testing of thermostatic mixing valve
- EN 1287 – Testing of low-pressure thermostatic mixing valve
- EN 200 – Testing of screw valves
- EN 1112 – Testing of shower heads and hand showers
- EN 1113 – Testing of flexible hoses
- EN 16145 – Testing of pull-out hand showers
- EN 16146 – Testing of pull-out flexible hoses
- EN 3822 – Noise measurement
- EN 15091 – Testing of electronic taps
- EN 248 – Corrosion resistance testing in salt mist and thermal shock testing of surface finishes
- EN 1717 – Testing of check valves
- TCS WRAS – WRAS recognised tests
- AS 3718 – Testing of mechanical taps
- AS 4032.1 – Testing of thermostatic taps
- AS 4032.4 – Testing of thermostatic taps
- AS/NZS 3662 – Testing of showers
- EN 14428 – Testing of shower enclosures
- EN 14527 – Testing of shower trays
- EN 14516 – Testing of baths
- EN 14688 – Testing of wash basins
- EN 14528 – Testing of bidets
- EN 13310 – Testing of kitchen sinks
- EN 997 – Testing of WC pans and WC suites
- ASME A112.18.2 – Testing of plumbing supply fittings
- SASO 2655 – Testing of plumbing supply fittings
- NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 – Determination of lead content
Valves and Pressure Reducers
- TCS WRAS – WRAS recognised tests
- EN 1567 – Testing of pressure reducers
- EN 13828 – Testing of ball valves
- EN ISO 3822 – Noise measurement
- EN ISO 6509-1 – Determination of dezincification resistance of brass
- AS 2345 – Determination of dezincification resistance of brass
Who We Serve
Hydraulic testing is intended for companies that manufacture sanitary products for residential and industrial applications.
Follow-up Actions
Testing performed in accordance with the applicable standards provides the necessary basis for applying for product certifications required to place products on the global market.
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