BS EN 60734:2012

This standard BS EN 60734:2012 Household electrical appliances. Performance. Water for testing is classified in these ICS categories:

• 97.060 Laundry appliances
• 97.030 Domestic electrical appliances in general

This International Standard describes the preparation of four types of water of different hardness, conductivity and alkalinity, intended to be used for testing the performance of household appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers, tumble dryers, steam irons etc.

It defines the characteristics of these waters and establishes various methods to be used for obtaining them. It also includes specifications for required measurements.