BS 3999-17:1993

What is BS 3999-17 - Performance measurement of hand-held electric spray guns about?  

BS 3999-17 is the 17th part of the BS 3999 multi-series that discusses performance measuring methods for household electrical appliances. 

BS 3999-17 applies to hand-held mains electric motor-operated spray guns with integral containers and motors, which can be either reciprocating motors or rotary motors, intended for household and similar use, both indoors and outdoors, for the spraying of non-flammable liquids. 

Note: BS 3999-17 does not deal with safety requirements nor does it prescribe limits of acceptance for performance. 

Who is BS 3999-17 - Performance measurement of hand-held electric spray guns for? 

BS 3999-17 on methods of measuring the performance of household electrical appliances is useful for: 

• Manufacturers/suppliers of household electrical appliances  
• Quality control personnel 
• Testing and inspection laboratories 

Why should you use BS 3999-17 - Performance measurement of hand-held electric spray guns?  

Spray guns are used to spray a layer of protective coating or paints on various types of surfaces. It is essential that the performance of this equipment is tested for quality assurance purposes. 

BS 3999-17 defines the principal performance characteristics of spray guns that are of interest to the users and describes the standard methods for measuring these characteristics. 

Overall, the guidelines of BS 3999-17 enable you to evaluate the performance of hand-held electric spray guns, thereby enhancing the quality of the equipment.