NS-EN 13905:2003

This European Standard specifies : - the dimensional, leaktightness, mechanical and hydraulic characteristics with which shower hoses shall comply ; - the procedures for testing these characteristics. It applies to shower hoses of any material used for ablutionary purposes and intended for connecting shower handsets to the sanitary tapware of baths and showers. They should only be connected downstream of the obturator of the tapware. Details of pressure and temperature are given in Table 1. Table 1 - Conditions of use Limits of use Recommended limits for correct operation Dynamic pressure 0,01 £ P £ 0,2 MPa (0,1 £ P £ 2 bar) 0,02 £ P £ 0,1 MPa (0,2 £ P £ 1,0 bar) Temperature T £ 70 ¦C T £ 42 ¦C Hoses which are an integral part of sanitary tapware (e.g. sink mixers) or hoses intended to connect sanitary tapware to the water supplies are not covered by this standard