What is BS 3445-2 - Installation and operation of water troughs and water fittings about?
BS 3445-2 is a standard that serves technical specifications for the installation and operation of water troughs and water fittings that provide drinking water to animals and livestock on farms.
BS 3445-2 gives recommendations for the siting, installation and operation of water trough bodies, service boxes and water supply systems used for drinking water for livestock.
BS 3445-2 also gives recommendations on meeting water byelaw requirements or appropriate regulations.
Who is BS 3445-2 - Installation and operation of water troughs and water fittings for?
BS 3445-2 on installation and operation of water troughs and water fittings applies to:
- Manufacturers of water troughs
- Manufacturers of water fitting and service box
- Dealers and importers of water troughs
- Suppliers of water troughs
- Testing houses and labs
Why should you use BS 3445-2 - Installation and operation of water troughs and water fittings?
A trough body is a principal water container of a water trough. A service box is a housing, either integral with the water trough or attached to it, incorporating a means of attachment for a water supply and for a float operated valve and float. The design of water fittings shall be such that the trough, when installed, can be supplied with water in such a way that the supply is protected from contamination, back siphonage, or backflow.
BS 3445-2 provides users guidance on installation procedures for water troughs and water fittings, including general requirements, trough support, water supply pipe, stop valve, surface box, pipe guarding and thermal insulation, enabling users to prevent contamination, back siphonage, and backflow.
BS 3445-2 provides users guidance on the installation, operation and maintenance of water troughs and water fittings, ensuring operational stability and preventing contamination in agricultural applications.
With obedience and compliance to BS 3445-2, users can install and manage water trough bodies, service boxes and water supply systems, ensuring flexible connectivity, prevention of contamination and spill-proof water supply.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS 3445-2:1992, together with BS 3445-1:1992, supersedes BS 3445:1981, which is now withdrawn.