BS EN IEC 60730-2-8:2020

What is BS EN IEC 60730-2-8 about?

BS EN IEC 60730-2-8 discusses the electrical and functional safety of electrically operated water valves capable of receiving and responding to communications signals, including signals for power billing rate and demand response.

Note 1: BS EN IEC 60730-2-8 applies to electrically operated water valves for use in, on or in association with equipment for household and similar use, including heating, air-conditioning and similar applications. The equipment can use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof.

Note 2: BS EN IEC 60730-2-8 applies to automatic electrically operated water valves for equipment that can be used by the public, such as equipment intended to be used in shops, offices, hospitals, farms, and commercial and industrial applications.

Note 3: BS EN IEC 60730-2-8 does not apply to electrically operated water valves intended exclusively for industrial process applications unless explicitly mentioned in the relevant equipment standard.

Note 4: BS EN IEC 60730-2-8 applies to electrically operated water valves powered by primary or secondary batteries, requirements for which are contained.

Note 5: BS EN IEC 60730-2-8 does not apply to:

• Electrically operated water valves of nominal connection size above DN 50
• Electrically operated water valves for admissible nominal pressure rating above 1,6 MPa
• Food dispensers
• Detergent dispensers
• Steam valves
• Electrically operated water valves designed exclusively for industrial applications

Who is BS EN IEC 60730-2-8 for?

BS EN IEC 60730-2-8 on electrically operated water valves is useful for:

• Water valves manufacturers and suppliers
• Quality control laboratories
• Water supplier department

Why should you use BS EN IEC 60730-2-8?

BS EN IEC 60730-2-8 specifies requirements for an electrically operated water valve that is the final element of an automatic control loop that automatically regulates water flow, level, or other processes which help you to control water flow and level to eliminate wastage of water.

BS EN IEC 60730-2-8 specifies safety requirements for an electrically operated water valve that provides protection against electric shock and helps to prevent injuries.

BS EN IEC 60730-2-8 provides requirements for an electrically operated water valve that help you during manufacturing water valves safely with superior quality.

BS EN IEC 60730-2-8 provides requirements for electrical features of water valves and requirements for mechanical features of valves that affect their intended operation that help you to determine the performance of water valves.

What is changed since the last update?

BS EN IEC 60730-2-8:2020 supersedes BS EN 60730‑2‑8:2002.

BS EN IEC 60730-2-8:2020 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 60730‑2‑8:2002. These include:

• Introduction of specific requirements for thermoplastic bodied valves for the control of water for tap and shower outlets
• Removal of wetted material specifications