BS EN 15836-1 discusses plastics and plasticized poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC-P) membranes for inground swimming pools with a focus on homogenous membranes of nominal thickness equal to or greater than 0,75 mm. BS EN 15836-1 is the first part of the BS EN 15836 multi-series on PVC-P membranes for inground swimming pools that specifies the visual, dimensional, mechanical, and durability characteristics of PVC-P homogenous membranes of nominal thickness greater than or equal to 0,75 mm for use as liners for inground swimming pools.
BS EN 15836-1 applies specifically to homogenous membranes intended for use in swimming pools where the water temperature is less than or equal to 28 °C. If the membrane manufacturer permits a temperature of water continuously maintained above 28 °C, BS EN 15836-1 also applies.
BS EN 15836-1 on PVC-P membranes for inground swimming pools is useful for:
Swimming pools may sound like fun, but if constructed or installed improperly; could become safety hazards.
BS EN 15836-1 specifies the characteristics of the composition of the PVC-P used to produce the membranes. A sample taken from a PVC-P membrane is taken into solution by closed vessel microwave digestion using nitric acid and hydrogen peroxide. Then, the resultant solution is analyzed either by a graphic furnace atomic absorption spectrometry, GFAAS, or by an inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry, ICP-MS.
BS EN 15836-1 discusses sampling and conditioning, PVC-P compound, visual characteristics such as appearance and colour, Physico-chemical characteristics, dimensional characteristics, mechanical characteristics, characteristics for durability, storage conditions, and installation, refurbishment, exploitation, and maintenance. This will help you for use as liners for inground swimming pools.
EN 15836-1:2010