IEC 60734:2012 PDF

Scope: 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.

IEC 60734:2012 Referenced Document

ISO 10523 Water quality - Determination of pH
ISO 6059 Water quality; Determination of the sum of calcium and magnesium; EDTA titrimetric method
ISO 7888 Water quality; Determination of electrical conductivity
ISO 9963-1 Water quality - Determination of alkalinity - Part 1: Determination of total and composite alkalinity

2012 IEC 60734:2012 Household electrical appliances- Performance- Water for testing
2001 IEC 60734:2001 Household electrical appliances - Performance - Hard water testing
1993 IEC 60734:1993 Hard water to be used for testing the performance of some household electrical appliances
1970 IEC 60734:1982 Hard water to be usted for testing the performance of some household electrical appliances