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Oslo Testing of Kitchen mixers from Akvatur IVS, type
Taurus.3-1, 4-1 and 5-1
Test method NS-EN 817:2008

Sanitary laboratory Date:

14.05.2020

Test 107 Project leader/writer:

Geir Lippe Stavnes
Client (s): Client’s reference:
Akvatur IVS, Lillehøjvej 23, 8600 Silkeborg, Danmark Bent Iversen
Project number: Number of Pages:
102000264-543 11 + 2 Appendices
Summary:
SINTEF Community has on behalf of Akvatur IVS, carried out testing of kitchen mixers,
type Taurus 3-1, 4-1 and 5-1. Leaktightness testing of an additional water cooler was
also carried out.

The tests have carried out in accordance with NS-EN 817:2008 ” Sanitary tapware –
Mechanical mixing valves (PN 10) - General technical specification”.

See Table 4.1 for conducted tests.

Result: Passed

Project leader/writer:
Geir Lippe Stavnes ______________________________
Controlled by:
Karolina Stråby ______________________________
Approved by:
Lars-Erik Fiskum ______________________________
Report no.: Classification
202000453 Restricted

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1. INTRODUCTION
SINTEF Community has on behalf of Akvatur IVS, carried out testing of kitchen mixers, type Taurus 3-1,
4-1 and 5-1. Leaktightness testing of an additional water cooler was also carried out.

The tests according to NS-EN 817 were conducted by Geir Lippe Stavnes (Research engineer). The tests
were carried out in the Sanitary lab. (U47) between 14/4-2020 and 12/5-2020.

Evaluations of impartiality have been performed in all steps of the testing process, and impartiality has
been found to be in accordance with SINTEF's quality management system and the current standard for
the activity.

2. TEST METHOD
The tests have been carried out in accordance with NS-EN 817:2008 ” Sanitary tapware – Mechanical
mixing valves (PN 10) - General technical specification”.

See Table 4.1 for conducted tests.

3. TEST OBJECT
The test objects from Akvatur IVS are kitchen mixers, see Figure 3.1-3.3. All models are designed to be
used with additional parts such as filters, coolers, and/or heaters. Only the water cooler unit (Fig. 3.4)
was delivered to SINTEF in addition to the test objects. Leaktightness testing of the cooler was
performed as a supplement to the testing of the mixer taps.

The mixers were delivered with flexible hoses from Neoperl and Tucai.

The mixers are produced by Eloira Sanitaryware Co.,Ltd. and they were delivered to SINTEF Community
on 14.4.2020. They were selected by the customer and in good condition on arrival.

Table 3.1: Controlled mixers

Mixer Number Figure Manufacturer Hose
Taurus 3-1 3 3.1 Tucai
Eloira Sanitaryware
Taurus 4-1 3 3.2 Neoperl
Co.,Ltd.
Taurus 5-1 3 3.3 Neoperl
Bioice HP 1 3.4 Aquabio.it. srl. -

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 Fig. 3.1: Taurus 3-1 Fig. 3.2: Taurus 4-1

Fig. 3.3: Taurus 5-1 Fig. 3.4: Bioice HP

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4. TESTS, METHODS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESULTS

Table 4.1: Summary of results

Chapter Clause Test Passed Accredited
in test
NS-EN Yes No Yes No
817

4.1 4.1 Marking x x

4.2 4.2 Identification x x
4.3 5.1 Chemical and hygiene requirements - 2) x
4.4 5.2 Exposed surface conditions - 2) x
4.5 6 Dimensional characteristics x x
4.6 8.3 Leaktightness of the mixing valve upstream of the obturator x x
4.7 8.4 Leaktightness of the mixing valve downstream of the obturator x x
4.8 8.5 Leaktightness of manually operated diverter x x
4.9 8.6 Leaktightness and operation of diverter with automatic return - 1) x
4.10 Leaktightness of the obturator: cross flow between hot water
8.7 x x
and cold water
4.11 9.4 Mechanical behaviour upstream of the obturator x x
4.12 9.5 Mechanical behaviour downstream of the obturator x x
4.13 10.6 Determination of flow rate x x
4.14 10.7 Sensitivity x x
4.15 11 Mechanical strength characteristics – torsion test for operating
x x
mechanism
4.16 12.1 Mechanical endurance of the control device x x
4.17 12.2 Mechanical endurance of diverters x x
4.18 12.3 Mechanical endurance of swivel spouts x x
4.19 13 Backflow protection x x
4.20 14 Acoustic characteristics x x
4.21 Dry weight x x

1) Not applicable
2) Not considered

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4.1 Marking (NS-EN 817, Clause 4.1)
Method: Visual inspection

Mixer Passed Not passed

Taurus 3-1 x
Taurus 4-1 x
Taurus 5-1 x

Remark: The mixers are marked with a "drop" logo for Akvatur IVS

4.2 Identification (NS-EN 817, Clause 4.2)

Method: Visual inspection

Mixer Passed Not passed

Taurus 3-1 x
Taurus 4-1 x
Taurus 5-1 x

4.3 Chemical and hygienic characteristics (NS-EN 817, Clause 5.1)

Method: NKB 4, Clause 3.3.2

Mixer Passed Not passed

-

Remark: Not considered

4.4 Exposed surface conditions (NS-EN 817, Clause 5.2)

Method: EN 248

Mixer Passed Not passed

-

Remark: Not considered

4.5 Dimensional characteristics (NS-EN 817, Clause 6)

Method: Measurements and visual inspection

Mixer Passed Not passed

Taurus 3-1 x
Taurus 4-1 x
Taurus 5-1 x

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4.6 Leaktightness of the mixing valve upstream of the obturator
(NS-EN 817, Clause 8.3)
Method: Outlet orifice open and the obturator closed

Water pressure Result

Mixer
(MPa) Passed Not passed
Taurus 3-1 1,6 x
Taurus 4-1 1,6 x
Taurus 5-1 1,6 x
Bioice HP 1,6 x

4.7 Leaktightness of the mixing valve downstream of the obturator

(NS-EN 817, Clause 8.4)
Method: Outlet orifice closed and the obturator open

Water pressure Result

Mixer
(MPa) Passed Not passed
Taurus 3-1 0,4 x
Taurus 4-1 0,4 x
Taurus 5-1 0,4 x

4.8 Leaktightness of manually operated diverter

(NS-EN 817, Clause 8.5)
Method: Flow to bath and bath to flow

Water pressure Result

Mixer
(MPa) Passed Not passed
Taurus 3-1 0,4 x
Taurus 4-1 0,4 x
Taurus 5-1 0,4 x

Remark: The diverter is the valve on the DW-outlet.

4.9 Leaktightness and operation of diverter with automatic return

(NS-EN 817, Clause 8.6)
Method: flow to bath and bath to flow

Water pressure Result

Mixer
(MPa) Passed Not passed
0,4 -

Remark: Not applicable

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4.10 Leaktightness of the obturator: cross flow between hot water and cold water
(NS-EN 817, Clause 8.7)
Method: Outlet orifice open and the obturator closed

Water pressure Result

Mixer
(MPa) Passed Not passed
Taurus 3-1 0,4 x
Taurus 4-1 0,4 x
Taurus 5-1 0,4 x

4.11 Mechanical behaviour upstream of the obturator (NS-EN 817, Clause 9.4)
Method: Outlet orifice open and the obturator closed

Water pressure Result

Mixer
(MPa) Passed Not passed
Taurus 3-1 2,5 x
Taurus 4-1 2,5 x
Taurus 5-1 2,5 x 1)

Remark 1): The mixer is not leak tight above 19 bar, but no deformation is registered.

4.12 Mechanical behaviour downstream of the obturator (NS-EN 817, Clause 9.5)
Method: Outlet orifice open and the obturator open

Water pressure Result

Mixer
(MPa) Passed Not passed
Taurus 3-1 0,4 x
Taurus 4-1 0,4 x
Taurus 5-1 0,4 x

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4.13 Determination of flow rate (NS-EN 817, Clause 10.6)
Method: Measuring the flow rate at 0,3 MPa

Mixer Passed Not passed

Taurus 3-1 x
Taurus 4-1 x
Taurus 5-1 x

Remark: The flow rate measured at 0,3 MPa shall be at least 0,15 l/s from fully open cold water
to fully open hot water when the tap is delivered with flexible supply hoses.
According to EN 817:2008, a flow rate of 0,06 l/s is permissible for water saving mixers.
See Table 4.2 for results.

Table 4.2: Measured flow rate

Flow rate (l/s) Result
Taurus 3-1
0,1 MPa 0,3 MPa 0,5 MPa Passed Not passed
Fully open cold water 0,08 0,13 0,16 x
34 °C 0,10 0,17 0,22 x
38 °C 0,10 0,17 0,22 x
42 °C 0,10 0,17 0,22 x
Fully open hot water 0,08 0,13 0,16 x

Flow rate (l/s) Result

Taurus 4-1
0,1 MPa 0,3 MPa 0,5 MPa Passed Not passed
Fully open cold water 0,06 0,10 0,14 x
34 °C 0,07 0,11 0,14 x
38 °C 0,07 0,11 0,14 x
42 °C 0,07 0,11 0,14 x
Fully open hot water 0,06 0,10 0,14 x

Flow rate (l/s) Result

Taurus 5-1
0,1 MPa 0,3 MPa 0,5 MPa Passed Not passed
Fully open cold water 0,07 0,12 0,15 x
34 °C 0,08 0,14 0,17 x
38 °C 0,08 0,14 0,17 x
42 °C 0,08 0,14 0,17 x
Fully open hot water 0,07 0,12 0,16 x

Measurement uncertainty ± 2 %

Remark: The test was carried out with the factory installed aerator

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4.14 Sensitivity (NS-EN 817, Clause 10.7)
Method: Measuring the sensitivity at 0,3 MPa

Mixer Passed Not passed

Taurus 3-1 x
Taurus 4-1 x
Taurus 5-1 x

Remark: See Appendix 1.

4.15 Mechanical strength characteristics - torsion test for operating mechanism

(NS-EN 817, Clause 11)
Method: Subjecting the handle to a given torque

Torque Result
Mixer
(Nm) Passed Not passed
Taurus 3-1 6 x
Taurus 4-1 6 x
Taurus 5-1 6 x

4.16 Mechanical endurance of the control device (NS-EN 817, Clause 12.1)
Method: Subjecting the control device to a specific number of movements

Result
Mixer Movements
Passed Not passed
Taurus 3-1 70 000 x
Taurus 4-1 70 000 x
Taurus 5-1 70 000 x

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4.17 Mechanical endurance of diverters (NS-EN 817, Clause 12.2)
Method: Subjecting the diverter to a specific number of movements

Result
Mixer Movements
Passed Not passed
Taurus 3-1 30 000 x
Taurus 4-1 30 000 x
Taurus 5-1 30 000 x

4.18 Mechanical endurance of swivel spouts (NS-EN 817, clause 12.3)

Method: Subjecting the swivel nozzle to a specific number of movements

Result
Mixer Movements
Passed Not passed
Taurus 3-1 80 000 x
Taurus 4-1 80 000 -1)
Taurus 5-1 80 000 x

Remark 1): The mixer has a pull-out spout, hence there is no water pressure on the swivel joint.

4.19 Backflow protection (NS-EN 817, clause 13)

Method: EN 1717

Result
Mixer
Passed Not passed
Taurus 3-1 x1)
Taurus 4-1 x2)
Taurus 5-1 x1)

Remark 1: There is an airgap between the outlet and the highest level of sink
Remark 2: The mixers are equipped with a check valve on the outlet. The valve itself is not
tested by SINTEF Community

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4.20 Acoustic characteristics (NS-EN 817, clause 14)
Method: EN ISO 3822

Acoustic 0,3 MPa 0,5 MPa

Mixer
Group Cold Hot Mixed Cold Hot Mixed
Lap 23 18 20 26 26 26
Fully open
l/s 0,13 0,13 0,17 0,16 0,17 0,22
Taurus 3-1 II
Max sound Lap 23 18 20 26 26 26
pressure l/s 0,13 0,13 0,17 0,16 0,17 0,22
Lap 15 15 19 19 23 24
Fully open
l/s 0,10 0,10 0,11 0,14 0,14 0,14
Taurus 4-1 I
Max sound Lap 15 15 19 19 23 24
pressure l/s 0,10 0,10 0,11 0,14 0,14 0,14
Lap 15 13 15 18 20 20
Fully open
l/s 0,12 0,12 0,14 0,15 0,16 0,17
Taurus 5-1 I
Max sound Lap 18 16 18 21 22 26
pressure l/s 0,10 0,08 0,09 0,09 0,14 0,15

Measurement uncertainty ± 3 dB

Remark: The acoustic test was carried out with the factory installed aerator

4.21 Dry weight

Method: Dry weight of mixer without connecting hose or copper pipe

Result
Mixer
Weight (Grams)
Taurus 3-1 1680 2)
Taurus 4-1 2700 1)
Taurus 5-1 2007 2)

Remark 1: Weight is with supply hoses.

Remark 2: Weight is without supply hoses.

Oslo, 14.05.2020
SINTEF Community

Geir Lippe Stavnes

Research Engineer

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 50

SINTEF Community
45

Tm+4 = 42
Temperature [°C] - Measurement uncertainty +/- 0,5 ℃

40

35
Tm-4=34

30 Taurus 3-1
Sensitivity

25

20

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Appendix 1
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From hot to cold
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0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140
Movement control device [mm]
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50
Temperature [°C] - Measurement uncertainty +/- 0,5 ℃

45
Tm+4 = 42

40

35 Taurus 4-1
Tm-4=34 Sensitivity
30

25

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20 From cold to hot
From hot to cold

15

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0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110
Movement control device [mm]
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Tm+4 = 42
Temperature [°C] - Measurement uncertainty +/- 0,5 ℃

40

35
Tm-4=34

30 Taurus 5-1
Sensitivity

25

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From cold to hot
From hot to cold
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0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140
Movement control device [mm]
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SINTEF Community

Applied equipment - testing of Sanitary Tapware

Equipment no. Type

Capacity Grundfos CR16-120 Pump
Grundfos CR2 Pump
Grundfos CR4 Pump
Grundfos CRE4 Pump
Heinrichs EP-H-309/UMF 3830 + 3832 Flow meter
Heinrichs EP-P-010/UMF 3829 + 3831 Flow meter
Heinrichs EP-P-008/UMF 3833 + 3834 Flow meter

Temperature NBI Prod. Temp - Channel 40-45 Temperature sensor

HMP233 M5335 Temperature sensor

Tightness Leva M3 + P15RVA M5344 Pump and pressure meter

HMB Typ P4 M5807-5810 Pressure meter
HBM/WE2108 M5332 Pressure meter
HBM 1-TG001E - Logger/amplifier
Kulite XTL-190SM-15BARA 4205 Pressure meter
Druck PDCR 830 M5719 Pressure meter

Measurements Saltuz DAZ M5650 Torque meter

NBI Prod. Torque M6043 Torque meter
Blankenholm thread gauges M5232 Thread gauge
Mitutoyo M5386 Slide gauge

Acoustics Norsonic environmental analyser 121 M5502 Sound analyser

Norsonic environmental analyser 140 Sound analyser
Norsonic sound calibrator type 1251 M5238 Calibrator
Norsonic type 1201/18084 Microphone

Scales Mettler AE 260 Deltarange M5063 Scale

Mettler PE 1600 M4906 Scale
Sartorius Excellence M5032 Scale

Misc. Metrohm 794 Basic Titrino M5950 pH meter

HP3497A +HBM AE3407 M5655 Logger and amplifier
Agilent Tech. A34980A + HBM AE3407 M5612 Logger and amplifier
HBM 1-TG001E Logger and amplifier
Metrohm 827 pH lab M5971 pH meter
Ikamag RCT heater/stirrer
ELGA Purelab Option Q Water deionizer
Grundfos CR16-120 Pump