WRAS approval

[sleep envy]

A long shot but does anyone know what tests sanitaryware (taps, showerheads, valves, and such) is subjected to in order to obtain WRAS approval?

[hungry horace]

hi, dont know much detail off top of my head but there's certainly corrosion testing - articles placed in salt-spray booths and subjected to cyclical tests over defined periods (varys for domestic / contract.
would imagine some generic product safety tests apply too (sharp edges, small parts etc).
cant recall the guy's details but the uk wras authority are based in devon somewhere and are good to chat to, if you want me to dig out details let me know.

[sleep envy]

thanks - very helpful

was just wondering as I knew it was a test to destruction but didn't know how they'd do it