What is BS EN 16713-2 – Circulation system for swimming pools about?

BS EN 16713-2 discusses domestic swimming pools and water systems with a focus on filtration systems and requirements and test methods. BS EN 16713-2 is the second part of the BS EN 16713 multi-series standard on domestic swimming pools that specifies requirements and test methods for circulation systems and is applicable to equipment used in domestic swimming pools and designed for the circulation of water (introduction and/or extraction).

BS EN 16713-2 applies for swimming pools as defined in EN 16582-1 and will be read in conjunction with it.

Note: BS EN 16713-2 does not apply to:

Pools for public use covered by EN 15288-1
Spas for domestic or public use
Paddling pools according to EN 71-8
Pre filtration
Natural and nature like pools

Who is BS EN 16713-2 – Circulation system for swimming pools for?

BS EN 16713-2 on circulation system for swimming pools is useful for:

Architects
Contractors
Installers of aboveground swimming pools equipment
Manufacturers of aboveground swimming pool equipments

Why should you use BS EN 16713-2 – Circulation system for swimming pools?

The filtration system nominal flow rate is designed according to the pool size, pool volume, shape, load, and location in order to achieve sufficient water removal from the pool and distribution of water back into the pool.

BS EN 16713-2 discusses filtration system design, filtration system nominal flow rate, extraction of pool water skimmers, the introduction of pool water, test methods such as dye test, entrapment test, hair entrapment test, pressure test procedure, pump selection principle, and environmental aspects.

With obedience and compliance to BS EN 16713-2, you can make sure the circulations system works efficiently.

BS EN 16713-2:2016

Domestic swimming pools. Water systems - Circulation systems. Requirements and test methods

Current

Published:

29 Feb 2016