Galvanized Mild Steel Cisterns and Covers Tanks and Cylinders

BRITISH STANDARD BS 417-1:1964
Incorporating
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Specification for
Galvanized mild steel

cisterns and covers
tanks and cylinders —
Part 1: Imperial units
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BS 417-1:1964
Co-operating organizations
The Hardware and Ironmongery Industry Standards Committee, under whose

supervision this British Standard was prepared, consists of representatives
from the following Government departments and scientific and industrial
organizations:
Aluminium Federation
British Ironfounders’ Association
British Lock & Latch Manufacturers’ Association
British Plastics Federation
British Waterworks Association*
Cast Butt Hinge Manufacturers’ Association
Copper Development Association*
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D.S.I.R. — Building Research Station*

Guild of Architectural Ironmongers
Institution of Municipal Engineers*
London County Council
Metal Window Association Limited
Ministry of Public Building and Works
National Brassfoundry Association
National Federation of Builders’ and Plumbers’ Merchants*
National Federation of Building Trades Employers
National Federation of Ironmongers
Royal Institute of British Architects*
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Zinc Development Association*
The Government department and scientific and industrial organizations

marked with an asterisk in the above list, together with the following, were
directly represented on the Committee entrusted with the preparation of this
standard:
Associated Tank Manufacturers

British Electrical & Allied Manufacturers’ Association
British Electrical Development Association
British Iron & Steel Federation
British Non-Ferrous Metals Research Association
Copper Cylinder & Boiler Manufacturers
Copper Tube Fittings Manufacturers’ Association
Galvanized Tank Manufacturers’ Association
This British Standard, having Gas Council
been approved by the Heating & Ventilating Contractors Association
Hardware and Ironmongery Hot Dip Galvanizers Association
Industry Standards Institute of Builders
Committee and endorsed by Institute of Plumbing
the Chairman of the Building Institute of Welding
Divisional Council, was Institution of Electrical Engineers
published under the authority Institution of Heating & Ventilating Engineers
of the General Council on Institution of Water Engineers
31 January 1964 Metropolitan Boroughs Standing Joint Committee
Metropolitan Water Board
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National Federation of Plumbers and Domestic Engineers (Employers)
First published October 1931 Royal Society for the Promotion of Health
First revision September 1936 Scottish Association of Manufacturing Coppersmiths
Second revision (War War Office
Emergency) 1940
Third revision December 1944 Amendments issued since publication
Fourth revision August 1951
Fifth revision January 1964
Amd. No. Date of issue Comments
The following BSI references 1027 October 1972

relate to the work on this
standard:
Committee references HIB/7,
HIB/7/5
Draft for comment D 63/7745
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Contents
Page
Co-operating organizations Inside front cover
Foreword iii
Section 1. General
1 Scope 1
2 Definitions 1
Section 2. Cisterns and covers
3 Designation of cisterns and covers for ordering purposes 2
4 Dimensions of cisterns and covers 2
5 Tolerances on dimensions of cisterns and covers 6
6 Material for cisterns and covers 6
7 Manufacture of cisterns and covers 6
8 Staying of cisterns 7
9 Galvanizing of cisterns and covers 7
10 Pipe connections for cisterns 7
11 Testing of cisterns 8
12 Internal coating of cisterns 8
13 Marking of cisterns and covers 9
Section 3. Tanks
14 Designation of tanks for ordering purposes 10
15 Dimensions of tanks 10
16 Tolerances on dimensions of tanks 11
17 Material for tanks 12
18 Manufacture of tanks 12
19 Galvanizing of tanks 12
20 Pipe connections for tanks 12
21 Immersion heater connections for tanks 12
22 Fixing provision for gas circulators 12
23 Testing of tanks 12
24 Marking of tanks 12
Section 4. Cylinders
25 Designation of cylinders for ordering purposes 14
26 Dimensions of cylinders 14
27 Tolerances on dimensions of cylinders 17
28 Material for cylinders 17
29 Manufacture of cylinders 17
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30 Radius of curvature of cylinder ends 17

31 Galvanizing of cylinders 17
32 Pipe connections for cylinders 17
33 Immersion heater connections for cylinders 17
34 Fixing provision for gas circulators 19
35 Testing of cylinders 20
36 Marking of cylinders 20
Appendix A Information to be supplied by purchaser with enquiry or order 21
Appendix B Inch and metric equivalents of Birmingham gauges (B.G.) 21
Figure 1 — Method of measuring cisterns 2
Figure 2 — Method of measuring and constructing covers 3
Figure 3 — Methods of staying cisterns 8

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Figure 4 — Method of measuring tanks 10
Figure 5 — Method of measuring cylinders 14
Figure 6 — Radius of curvature of cylinder ends 18
Figure 7 — Positions of screwed connections on cylinders 19
Table 1 — Dimensions of cisterns and covers 4
Table 1M — Metric dimensions of cisterns and covers 5
Table 2 — Types and grades of cisterns to be stayed 7
Table 3 — Dimensions of tanks 11
Table 3M — Metric dimensions of tanks 11
Table 4 — Dimensions of cylinders 15
Table 4M — Metric dimensions of cylinders 16
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Foreword
This standard makes reference to the following British Standards:

BS 15, Mild steel for general structural purposes.
BS 729, Zinc coatings on iron and steel articles — Part 1: Hot-dip galvanized
coatings.
BS 1449, Steel plate, sheet and strip.
BS 2779, Fastening threads of BSP sizes (formerly in BS 84:1940).
BS 2989, Continuously hot-dipped galvanized plain steel sheet and coil.
BS 3416, Black bitumen coating solutions for cold application.
This British Standard has been revised to take account of changes in
manufacturing processes which have occurred since the issue of the 1951 edition.
At the same time, the opportunity has been taken to incorporate the addendum,
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published in 1955, for galvanized mild steel covers for cisterns; to facilitate that
incorporation, it was found desirable to sectionalize the specification: thus,
separate sections now exist for the three groups of products — cisterns and their
covers; tanks; cylinders.
Other principal changes in this revision are:
a) The deliberate elimination of the terms “nominal capacity” and “actual
capacity” and the inclusion of definitions for “capacity (of a cistern)” and
“water line”.
b) The alteration of the dimensioning nomenclature for cisterns and tanks.
c) The elimination of sizes C7 and C10 cisterns and the inclusion of a new
cistern (SC.150) of 108 gallons capacity to water line.
d) The elimination of sizes T1, T7 and T8 tanks.
e) The elimination of sizes Y2 and Y7 cylinders.
f) The elimination of those dimensions relating to overflow or warning pipe
details and inlet and outlet details for cisterns.
g) The elimination of those dimensions relating to heights of connections for
tanks except for a recommended minimum height for side entry immersion
heaters.
h) The inclusion of a specification for the internal coating of cisterns with a
bitumen solution, if so ordered.
j) The alteration of the specification for galvanizing so as to require
compliance with BS 729-11).
k) The substitution, for the “BS size numbers”, of a new style of “BS type
references”, in which designating letters (e.g. “SC” for “steel cistern”) are used
in conjunction with numerals (e.g. 60, 100) which indicate the obsolescent
concept of “nominal capacity”. Thus “SC.80” replaces “C.12” and carries the
meaning “an open top cistern with what is referred to still in the trade as a
nominal capacity of 80 gallons but, in fact, having a capacity to water line
of 58 gallons”.
l) The inclusion of clauses entitled “Designation (of cisterns, etc.) for ordering
purposes”, to facilitate communication between purchasers and vendors.
m) The admission of half inside rolling as a method of forming the top edges of
cisterns up to type reference SC.60.
n) The relaxation, in certain circumstances, of the requirement that cisterns
above 15 gallons capacity shall have corner plates.
o) The relaxation, in certain circumstances, of the requirement that turnover
flanges of cisterns shall be double turned.
p) The relaxation of the requirement that all cylinders shall have a hand hole;
that feature is now optional at the choice of the purchaser.
1) BS 729, “Zinc coatings on iron and steel articles”. Part 1, “Hot-dip galvanized coatings”.
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q) The introduction of terms to distinguish top entry immersion heaters from

side entry immersion heaters.
r) The introduction of clauses covering gas circulators for tanks and cylinders,
if so ordered.
s) The use of galvanized steel sheet, for covers only, as an alternative to
“galvanizing after made”.
During the preparation of this revision, a new method of testing cisterns up to
type reference SC.60 by immersion instead of by filling with water was approved.
An amendment slip to that effect was issued in January, 1963 and its contents
have been embodied in this revision of the standard.
Six standards, covering water storage vessels mainly for domestic use, now form
a series to which others may be added when such a course is considered
necessary. The five other standards in this series are:
BS 699, Copper cylinders for domestic purposes.
BS 1565, Galvanized mild steel indirect cylinders.
BS 1566, Copper indirect cylinders.
BS 2777, Asbestos cement cisterns.
BS 3198, Combination hot water storage units (copper) for domestic purposes.
NOTE 1 Where metric equivalents are stated, the figures in British units are to be regarded as the
standard. The metric conversions are approximate. More accurate conversions should be based on the
tables in BS 350, “Conversion factors and tables”.
NOTE 2 In place of the customary, but incorrect, use of the pound as a unit of force, the unit called
a pound-force (abbreviation lbf) has been used in this standard. It is that force which, when acting on
a body of mass one pound, gives it an acceleration equal to that of standard gravity.
A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
from legal obligations.
Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i to iv,
pages 1 to 22, an inside back cover and a back cover.
This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had
amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on the
inside front cover.
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Section 1. General
1 Scope
This British Standard applies to galvanized mild steel cisterns (in two grades, A and B), cistern covers,
tanks (in two grades, A and B) and cylinders (in three Grades, A, B and C). The capacities made are from 4
to 740 gallons in the cistern range, from 21 to 34 gallons in the tank range and from 16 to 97 gallons in the
cylinder range. The cylinders are intended for fixing in the vertical position.
The information which should be provided by an intending purchaser is listed in Appendix A.
2 Definitions
For the purposes of this British Standard, the following definitions apply:
2.1
cistern
an open top rectangular vessel
2.2
tank
a closed rectangular vessel
2.3
cylinder
a closed cylindrical vessel with domed ends
2.4
water line
the highest water level at which a cistern is designed to work
2.5
capacity
(of a cistern.) The capacity of a cistern when filled to the water line
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Section 2. Cisterns and covers
3 Designation of cisterns and covers for ordering purposes

a) Cisterns. For ordering purposes, galvanized mild steel cisterns shall be designated by the appropriate
BS type reference in Table 1, followed by the grade required.
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b) Covers. Galvanized mild steel covers for galvanized mild steel cisterns shall be supplied only if
specifically ordered. They shall be designated as “cover for2) . . . . . cistern”.
4 Dimensions of cisterns and covers

a) Cisterns. The dimensions of cisterns and the thickness of material used shall conform to the details
given in Table 1. Cisterns shall be measured externally, over the rivets, if any (see Figure 1).
b) Covers. The dimensions of covers and the thickness of material used shall conform to the details given
in Table 1. Covers shall be measured as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 1 — Method of measuring cisterns
This drawing is typical only and does not purport to indicate a standard method of construction; it is a view
of one type of welded cistern showing sides projecting at each end. See Note b to Table 1.
2)
Here insert the appropriate BS type reference from Table 1; for example: “Cover for SC.350 cistern”.
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Table 1 — Dimensions of cisterns and covers
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Minimum thickness of steel, before galvanizing, for
Dimensions of cisterns Covers
CAPACITY cisterns and covers
BS type
TO WATER
referencea Lengthb Width Depth Distance of Grade A Grade B Covers for Number of Size of pieces
LINE water line
L W D from topc cisterns cisterns cisterns pieces Lengthb Width
in in in gal in B.G. B.G. B.G. in in
SC.10 18 12 12 4      19 13
SC.15 24 12 15 8  43/8  16  18  20  1 25 13
SC.20 24 16 15 12      25 17
SC.25 24 17 17 15      25 18
SC.30 24 18 19 19  41/2  16  18  20  1 25 19
SC.40 27 20 20 25      28 21
SC.50 29 22 22 35      30 23
SC.60 30 23 24 42  41/2  14  16  20  1 31 24
SC.70 36 24 23 50      37 25
SC.80 36 26 24 58      37 27
SC.100/1 48 24 24 72  41/2  14  16  20  1 49 25
SC.100/2 38 27 27 74      39 28
SC.125 38 30 31 93      39 31
SC.150 43 34 29 108  53/4  12  14  18  1 44 35
SC.200 46 35 35 156      47 36
SC.250 60 36 32 185  12 14 18 1 61 37
SC.350 60 45 36 270  53/4 1/
8 in 12 16 2 31 461/4d
SC.500 72 48 40 380  1
/8 in 12 16 2 37 491/4d
SC.600 72 48 48 470 71/2 1/
8 in 12 16 2 37 491/4d
SC.1000 96 60 48 740 10 3/
16 in
1/
8 in 16 3 33 611/4d
a
Cisterns should be ordered by the BS type reference to avoid confusion.
b
For welded cisterns, the length may be increased by not more than one inch (see Figure 1).
c
These dimensions were determined from the depths necessary to accommodate ballvalve, inlet and overflow pipes in the sizes likely to be used, and in the positions, to satisfy
water byelaws. The dimensions have been used in calculating the capacities.
d
The dimension is for the lapping piece; the lapped piece is 1/4 in less.
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Table 1M — Metric dimensions of cisterns and covers
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Minimum thickness of steel, before
Dimensions of cisterns Covers
CAPACITY Distance of galvanizing, for cisterns and covers
BS type
TO WATER water line
referencea Lengthb Width Depth LINE from topc Grade A Grade B Covers for Number of Size of pieces
L W D cisterns cisterns cisterns pieces Length Width
cm cm cm litre cm mm mm mm cm cm
SC.10 46 31 31 18      48 33
SC.15 61 31 38 36  11.1  1.588  1.257  0.996  1 63 33
SC.20 61 41 38 55      63 43
SC.25 61 43 43 68      63 56
SC.30 61 46 48 86  11.4  1.588  1.257  0.996  1 63 48
SC.40 69 51 51 114      71 53
SC.50 74 56 56 159      76 58
SC.60 76 58 61 191  11.4  1.994  1.588  0.996  1 79 61
SC.70 91 61 58 227      105 63
SC.80 91 66 61 264      105 69
SC.100/1 122 61 61 327  11.4  1.994  1.588  0.996  1 124 63
SC.100/2 97 69 69 336      99 71
SC.125 97 76 79 423      99 79
SC.150 109 86 74 491  14.6  2.518  1.994  1.257  1 112 89
SC.200 117 89 89 709      119 91
SC.250 152 91 81 841  2.518 1.994 1.257 1 155 105
SC.350 152 114 91 1 250  14.6 3.175 2.518 1.588 2 79 118d
SC.500 183 122 102 1 727  3.175 2.518 1.588 2 94 125d
SC.600 183 122 122 2 137 19.1 3.175 2.518 1.588 2 94 125d
SC.1000 244 152 122 3 364 25.4 4.762 3.175 1.588 3 83 156d
a
Cisterns should be ordered by the BS type reference to avoid confusion.
b
For welded cisterns, the length may be increased by not more than one inch (2.5 cm) (see Figure 1).
c
These dimensions were determined from the depths necessary to accommodate ballvalve, inlet and overflow pipes in the sizes likely to be used, and in the
positions, to satisfy water byelaws. The dimensions have been used in calculating the capacities.
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d
The dimension is for the lapping piece; the lapped piece is 1 cm less.
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5 Tolerances on dimensions of cisterns and covers

The dimensions of cisterns and covers shall not vary from those given in Table 1 by more than the following:
a) Length: ± 1/2 in (13 mm)
b) Width: ± 1/2 in (13 mm)
c) Depth: ± 1/2 in (13 mm)
d) Thickness of mild steel plate and sheet before galvanizing: the relevant tolerances given in BS 14493)
or BS 154) shall apply.
The capacity shall be not less than the figures given in Column 5 of Table 1.
6 Material for cisterns and covers

Cisterns and covers shall be made from mild steel plate or sheet, which shall be free from any defects which
would adversely affect the efficient functioning of the vessel or cover.
7 Manufacture of cisterns and covers

a) Cisterns.
i) General. Cisterns shall be soundly constructed. They shall be welded or riveted or partly welded and
partly riveted or shall have locked and rolled seams. Should the purchaser specifically require any of
these methods of manufacture, this shall be stated in the enquiry and order.
ii) Top edges.
A. Cisterns shall be made with either turnover flange tops or a continuous top stiffening of angle
section, with the following exceptions:
I. Cisterns of type references SC.10 and SC.15 may have their top edges stiffened by turning or by
the addition, by welding or riveting, of a strip of mild steel at least 1/2 in (13 mm) wide and not less
in thickness than the body material.
II. Cisterns of type references SC.10 to SC.60 inclusive may have their top edges stiffened by half
inside rolling to a radius of not less than 1/2 in (13 mm), the intersections of the rolled sections
being closely fitted and continuously welded.
B. Where cisterns are made with turnover flange tops, they shall have a double turnover flange
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except that:
I. Cisterns of type references SC.20 to SC.60 inclusive may have single turnover flanges having a
projection of not less than 11/8 in (29 mm).
II. Cisterns made of 3/16 in (5 mm) plates may have either single or double turnover flanges.
iii) Corner plates. All cisterns shall be fitted with corner plates except:
A. Cisterns of type references SC.10 and SC.15.
B. Cisterns of type references SC.20 to SC.60 inclusive, where they have their top edges stiffened
with either turnover or half inside rolled flanges, the intersections of which are closely fitted and
continuously welded.
iv) Staying. Cisterns of the larger sizes shall be stayed as specified in Clause 8.
b) Covers. Covers shall be soundly constructed, and shall be capable of being fitted in accordance with
Figure 2.
Covers for cisterns SC.10 to SC.250 inclusive shall be in one piece and shall conform to Type A in
Figure 2.
Covers for cisterns SC.350, SC.500 and SC.600 shall be in two pieces and shall conform to Type B in
Figure 2.
Covers for cisterns SC.1000 shall be in three pieces and shall conform to Type C in Figure 2.
Type A covers shall have 1 in (25 mm) turned-down flanges on all edges.
3)
BS 1449, “Steel plate, sheet and strip”.
4)
BS 15, “Mild steel for general structural purposes”.
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The pieces of Type B covers and the end pieces of Type C covers shall have 1 in (25 mm) turned-down
flanges on three edges as shown in Figure 2.
The centre piece of a Type C cover shall be flanged as shown in Figure 2.
8 Staying of cisterns
a) Types of cisterns to be stayed. Cisterns of the type references shown in Table 2 shall be stayed as
shown in Figure 3.
b) Cross ties.
i) General. The cross ties used for staying cisterns shall have a cross sectional area of not less
than 0.3 in2 (2 cm2) and may, at the manufacturer’s option, be of round, flat or angle section.
ii) Inside cross ties. The inside cross ties shall be securely fastened to angle cleats which shall be not less
than 13/4 in × 13/4 in × 3/16 in (44 mm × 44 mm × 5 mm) in the case of cisterns made of
steel 1/8 in (3 mm) thick or less, and not less than 13/4 in × 13/4 in × 1/4 in (44 mm × 44 mm × 6 mm) in the
case of cisterns made of steel over 1/8 in (3 mm) thick. The angle cleats shall be not less
than 6 in (152 mm) long and shall be properly secured to the wall of the cistern by riveting or welding.
iii) Top cross ties. The top cross ties shall be securely fastened to the top flange. When a galvanized mild
steel cover is ordered for a cistern which is fitted with an angle cross tie at the top (see Figure 3b and
Figure 3c) the ends of the top cross ties shall be notched and fitted so that the vertical leg is inside the
cistern as shown in Figure 3d, otherwise the lid will not fit properly.
Table 2 — Types and grades of cisterns to be stayed
BS type reference Grade Method of staying
SC.350 B As in Figure 3a
SC.500 A and B As in Figure 3b
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SC.600 A and B As in Figure 3b
SC.1000 A As in Figure 3b
SC.1000 B As in Figure 3c
9 Galvanizing of cisterns and covers

a) Cisterns. Cisterns shall be galvanized, after manufacture, in accordance with the requirements of
BS 729-15). Before galvanizing, any flux and/or slag remaining after welding shall have been removed.
b) Covers. If covers are made from self-colour (i.e. ungalvanized) sheet, they shall be galvanized after
manufacture in accordance with the requirements of BS 729-15), except that, where the thickness of a cover
is less than 0.048 in, the average coating weight shall be not less than 1.1 oz/ft2.
Alternatively, covers may be made from galvanized mild steel sheet complying with the requirements of
Class D of BS 29896).
10 Pipe connections for cisterns

Cisterns shall be supplied without provision made for the connection of pipes unless so ordered, when the
position and type of connection arrangement shall be as required by the purchaser7). The position of any
pipe connection so provided shall be subject to a tolerance of 1/8 in (3 mm) in any direction.
5)
BS 729, “Zinc coatings on iron and steel articles”, Part 1, “Hot-dip galvanized coatings”.
6) BS 2989, “Continuously hot-dipped galvanized plain steel sheet and coil”.
7) Where a cistern has to comply with the byelaws of a water undertaking, the positions will have to be as required by those
byelaws.
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Figure 3a Figure 3b
Figure 3c Figure 3d
Figure 3 — Methods of staying cisterns
11 Testing of cisterns
After galvanizing, the finished cisterns shall be filled with water to the water line, after which they shall
stand filled for a period of at least two minutes, and shall not show any leak or any appreciable permanent
distortion.
Alternatively, finished cisterns of BS type reference SC.10 to SC.60 inclusive may be tested, after
galvanizing, by immersing them in water to the water line and holding them so for a period of at
least 30 seconds during which time they shall not show any leak or any appreciable permanent distortion.
After testing, cisterns shall be indelibly marked with the word TESTED to show that they have complied
with one of the foregoing tests.
12 Internal coating of cisterns

If so ordered by the purchaser, cisterns shall, after being tested in accordance with Clause 11, be coated
internally with black bitumen coating solution complying with the requirements of Type II material
specified in BS 34168).
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The interior of the cistern shall first be thoroughly dried and free of dirt and clean. Two full coatings of the
solution shall be applied, by brush or by spray, particular care being taken to coat thoroughly all recesses,
edges, rivet and bolt heads and nuts. In no case shall a second coat be applied until the first coat is
thoroughly dry. Clean brushes or spray equipment shall be used because tools contaminated with other
types of bitumen paint or with tar paint are unsuitable.
NOTE 1 It may be necessary to etch the surface of the galvanizing before coating with bitumen.
NOTE 2 Before a bitumen coated cistern is put into service, the fixer should fill it with cold drinking water and drain it after not
less than four hours.
13 Marking of cisterns and covers

a) Cisterns. Cisterns shall be indelibly marked to show that they have passed the tests prescribed in
Clause 11, and shall also bear the following marks:
i) The number of this British Standard and the BS type reference, grade and thickness,
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e.g., BS 417, SC.80, Grade A, 14G.
ii) The manufacturer’s name or identification mark.
iii) The capacity to water line, in gallons, e.g. “58 gal”.
The position of the marking shall be in the centre of one end or one side, near the top edge.
b) Covers. Each cover, or each piece comprised in one set of covers, shall be marked with the BS type
reference appropriate to the cistern for which it is intended, e.g. “SC.80”.
NOTE The mark BS 417 on the product is a claim by the manufacturer that it complies with the requirements of the Standard.
The British Standards Institution is the owner of the registered certification trade mark shown below. This mark can be used only by
manufacturers licensed under the certification mark scheme operated by the BSI. The presence of this mark on a product is an
assurance that the goods have been produced to comply with the requirements of the British Standard under a system of supervision,
control and testing operated during manufacture and including periodical inspection at the manufacturer’s works in accordance with
the certification mark scheme of the BSI.
Further particulars of the terms of licence may be obtained from the Director, British Standards Institution, 2 Park Street,
London, W.1.
8)
BS 3416, “Black bitumen coating solutions for cold application”.
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Section 3. Tanks
14 Designation of tanks for ordering purposes

For ordering purposes, galvanized mild steel tanks shall be designated by the appropriate BS type
reference in Table 3, followed by the grade required.
15 Dimensions of tanks
The dimensions of tanks and the thickness of material used shall conform to the details given in Table 3.
Tanks shall be measured externally, over the rivets, if any, but excluding the hand hole cover, set screws
or bolts and nuts (see Figure 4).
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Figure 4 — Method of measuring tanks
This drawing is typical only and does not purport to indicate a standard method of construction of tank,
hand hole or cover plate.
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Table 3 — Dimensions of tanks

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Outside dimensions Thickness of steel before galvanizing
(hand hole at top)
BS type Grade A Grade B

referencea Length Width Depth Test pressure 10 lbf/in2 Test pressure 71/2 lbf/in2
CAPACITY
Max. working head of Max. working head of
L W D
water: 15 ftb water: 10 ftb
in in in gal in B.G.
T.25/1 24 17 17 21 
T.25/2 24 24 12 21 

T.30/1 24 18 19 25  1/
 8 12

T.30/2 24 24 15 27 

T.40 27 20 20 34 
a
Tanks should be ordered by the BS type reference to avoid confusion.
b The working head is the vertical distance between the bottom of the tank and the water line of the cistern supplying the tank.
Table 3M — Metric dimensions of tanks

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Outside dimensions Thickness of steel before galvanizing
(hand hole at top)
Grade A Grade B
BS type
referencea Test pressure
Length Width Depth CAPACITY Test pressure 0.7 kgf/cm2
0.5 kgf/cm2
Max. working head of Max. working head of
L W D
water: 4.6 mb water: 3 mb
cm cm cm litre mm mm
T.25/1 61 43 43 95 
T.25/2 61 61 31 95 
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T.30/1 61 46 48 114 
 3.175 2.518

T.30/2 61 61 38 123 

T.40 69 51 51 155 
a Tanks should be ordered by the BS type reference to avoid confusion.
b The working head is the vertical distance between the bottom of the tank and the water line of the cistern supplying the tank.
16 Tolerances on dimensions of tanks

The dimensions of tanks shall not vary from those given in Table 3 by more than the following:
a) Length: ± 1/2 in (13 mm)
b) Width: ± 1/2 in (13 mm)
c) Depth: ± 1/2 in (13 mm)
d) Thickness of mild steel plate and sheet before galvanizing: the relevant tolerances given in BS 14499)
or BS 1510) shall apply.
9) BS 1449, “Steel plate, sheet and strip”.

10) BS 15, “Mild steel for general structural purposes”.
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17 Material for tanks

Tanks shall be made from mild steel plate or sheet, which shall be free from any defects which would
adversely affect the efficient functioning of the vessel.
18 Manufacture of tanks
Tanks shall be soundly constructed. They shall be welded, riveted, or partly welded and partly riveted.
Should the purchaser specifically require any of these methods of manufacture, this shall be stated in the
enquiry and order.
All tanks shall have a hand hole not less than 6 in (152 mm) in diameter. The hand hole shall be provided
with a replaceable cover of a thickness not less than that of the wall of the tank and shall also be supplied
complete with a suitable preformed joint ring. The seating for the cover shall be adequately stiffened. The
hand hole shall be located as shown in Figure 4, unless otherwise agreed between purchaser and vendor.
19 Galvanizing of tanks
Tanks shall be galvanized, after manufacture, in accordance with the requirements of BS 729-111). Before
galvanizing, any flux and/or slag remaining after welding shall have been removed.
20 Pipe connections for tanks

Tanks shall be supplied without provision made for the connection of pipes unless so ordered, when the
position and type of connection arrangement shall be as required by the purchaser. The position of any pipe
connection so provided shall be subject to a tolerance of 1/8 in (3 mm) in any direction.
21 Immersion heater connections for tanks

When so ordered, tanks shall have suitable provision for immersion heater and thermostat.
Unless otherwise specified, if a combined heater and thermostat is to be used, the connection shall be
threaded with a 21/4 in (57 mm) BSP.F normal class parallel thread in accordance with Table 7 of
BS 277912) and the length of engagement shall be not less than 1/2 in (13 mm).
The recommended height of the centre line of a side entry immersion heater is 6 in (152 mm) above the
bottom of the tank.
22 Fixing provision for gas circulators13)

If so ordered by the purchaser, provision shall be made for the attachment of a gas circulator of the type
specified by the purchaser.
23 Testing of tanks
After galvanizing, the finished tanks shall be filled with water and shall withstand, for a period of at least
five minutes, the appropriate test pressures given in Table 3, and shall not show any leak or any
appreciable permanent distortion. After testing, they shall be indelibly marked with the word TESTED to
show that they have complied with this test.
24 Marking of tanks
Tanks shall be indelibly marked to show that they have passed the test prescribed in Clause 23, and shall
also bear the following marks:
a) The number of this British Standard and the BS type reference, grade and thickness, e.g., BS 417,
T.30/1, Grade A, 1/8 in.
b) The manufacturer’s name or identification mark.
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c) The capacity in gallons, e.g. “25 gal”.
11)
BS 729, “Zinc coatings on iron and steel articles”, Part 1, “Hot-dip galvanized coatings”.
12) BS 2779, “Fastening threads of BSP. sizes (formerly in BS 84:1940)”.
13) It is advisable that connections for gas circulators should be fitted during manufacture of the tanks and not subsequently. If
not required immediately, they may be temporarily blanked off.
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d) The maximum permissible working head in feet, e.g. “15 ft”.

The position of the marking shall be on the side containing the hand hole.
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Section 4. Cylinders
25 Designation of cylinders for ordering purposes

For ordering purposes, galvanized mild steel cylinders shall be designated by the appropriate BS type
reference in Table 4, followed by the grade required.
26 Dimensions of cylinders
The dimensions of cylinders and the thickness of material used shall conform to the details given in
Table 4. The height of a cylinder shall be measured externally from base to top of dome, excluding any
screwed connection, and the diameter shall be measured internally (see Figure 5).
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This drawing is typical only and does not purport to indicate a standard method of construction.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Thickness of steel sheet or plate before galvanizing,
for sides and dished ends
Inside Height Height of screwed connections Size of
b Grade A Grade B Grade C
BS type diameter over dome (see Figure 7) connections
CAPACITY Test pressure Test pressure
referencea Test pressure 70 lbf/in2
40 lbf/in2 20 lbf/in2
Max. working head of Max. working head Max. working head H BSP.F parallel
B A L P
water: 100 ftc of water: 60 ftc of water: 30 ftc min. thread
in in gal in B.G. B.G. in in in in
Y.20 15 30 16 23 4 6 /4
1
1

Y.25 15 39 22  30 4 61/4 1

Y.28 18 31 25  23 4 61/4 1


1
/8 12 14
Y.31 18 33 27  25 4 61/4 1

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Y.33 18 36 30  27 4 61/4 1

Y.39 18 42 35  32 4 61/4 11/4
Y.48 20 42 43 
in 32 4 61/4 11/4
Y.58 20 51 53  39 4 61/4 11/4

Y.78 24 48 73  3/
16
1/
8 12 36 5 61/4 11/2

Y.100 24 63 97  47 5 61/4 11/2

a
Cylinders should be ordered by the BS type reference to avoid confusion.
b
To obtain the approximate outside diameter, add 1/2 inch for welded seams,and 1 inch for riveted seams.
c
The working head shall be the vertical distance between the bottom of the cylinder and the water line of the cistern supplying the cylinder.
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Table 4M — Metric dimensions of cylinders
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Thickness of steel sheet or plate before galvanizing,
for sides and dished ends Size of
Inside Height Height of screwed connections connections
Grade A Grade B Grade C
BS type diameterb over dome (see Figure 7)
CAPACITY Test pressure Test pressure Test pressure
referencea
4.9 kgf/cm2 2.8 kgf/cm2 1.4 kgf/cm2 BSP.F parallel
Max. working head of Max. working head Max. working head H L P thread
B A
water: 30.5 mc of water: 18.3 mc of water: 9.1 mc min.
cm cm litre mm mm mm cm cm cm cm
Y.20 38 76 73 58 10 16 2.5

Y.25 38 99 100  76 10 16 2.5

Y.28 46 79 114  58 10 16 2.5

 3.175 2.518 1.994
Y.31 46 97 123  63 10 16 2.5

Y.33 46 91 136  69 10 16 2.5

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Y.39 46 107 159  81 10 16 3.2
Y.48 51 107 195  81 10 16 3.2

Y.58 51 130 241  99 10 16 3.2

Y.78 61 122 332  4.672 3.175 2.518 91 13 16 3.8



Y.100 61 160 441 119 13 16 3.8
a
Cylinders should be ordered by the BS type reference to avoid confusion.
b
To obtain the approximate outside diameter, add 13 mm for welded seams, and 25 mm for riveted seams.
c
The working head shall be the vertical distance between the bottom of the cylinder and the water line of the cistern supplying the cylinder.
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27 Tolerances on dimensions of cylinders

The dimensions of cylinders shall not vary from those given in Table 4 by more than the following:
a) Position of screwed connections: 1/8 in (3 mm) in any direction.
b) Diameter: ± 3/16 in (5 mm).
c) Height: ± 1/2 in (13 mm).
d) Thickness of mild steel plate and sheet before galvanizing: the relevant tolerances given in
BS 1449a or BS 15b shall apply.
a
BS 1449, “Steel plate, sheet and strip”.
b
BS 15, “Mild steel for general structural purposes”.
28 Material for cylinders

Cylinders shall be made from mild steel sheet or plate which shall be free from any defects which would
adversely affect the efficient functioning of the vessel.
29 Manufacture of cylinders
Cylinders shall be soundly constructed. They shall be welded, riveted, or partly welded and partly riveted.
Should the purchaser specifically require any of these methods of manufacture, this shall be stated in the
enquiry and order.
Where so ordered, cylinders shall have a hand hole not less than 6 in (152 mm) in diameter. The hand hole
shall be provided with a replaceable cover of a thickness not less than that of the wall of the cylinder and
shall also be supplied complete with a suitable preformed joint ring. The seating for the cover shall be
adequately stiffened. The location of the hand hole shall be as shown in Figure 5 or as agreed between
purchaser and vendor.
30 Radius of curvature of cylinder ends

Both ends of a cylinder shall have a radius of curvature of not less than the diameter of the cylinder and
not greater than 11/3 times its diameter (see Figure 6).
31 Galvanizing of cylinders
Cylinders shall be galvanized, after manufacture, in accordance with the requirements of BS 729-114).
Before galvanizing, any flux and/or slag remaining after welding shall have been removed.
32 Pipe connections for cylinders

Cylinders shall be fitted with five screwed connections for pipes, in the positions shown in Figure 7 and
Table 4, unless otherwise ordered by the purchaser.
The connections shall be of the sizes shown in Table 4, unless otherwise ordered by the purchaser.
33 Immersion heater connections for cylinders

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When so ordered, cylinders shall have suitable provision for immersion heater and thermostat.
Unless otherwise specified, if a combined heater and thermostat is to be used, the connection shall be
threaded with a 21/4 in (57 mm) BSP.F normal class parallel thread in accordance with Table 7 of
BS 277915) and the length of engagement shall be not less than 1/2 in (13 mm).
For top entry immersion heaters, the connection shall be arranged in the top end (dome) as close to the
centre as practicable (see Figure 7). For side entry immersion heaters, the connection shall be situated 30°
to either side of the centre of, and at a fixed distance above the base of, the cylinder as shown in Figure 7.
For dimension P see Table 4.
14) BS 729, “Zinc coatings on iron and steel articles”, Part 1, “Hot-dip galvanized coatings”.
15) BS 2779, “Fastening threads of BSP. sizes (formerly in BS 84:1940)”.

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Figure 6 — Radius of curvature of cylinder ends
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Figure 7 — Positions of screwed connections on cylinders
34 Fixing provision for gas circulators16)

If so ordered by the purchaser, provision shall be made for the attachment of a gas circulator of the type
specified by the purchaser.
16)
It is advisable that connections for gas circulators should be fitted during manufacture of the cylinders and not subsequently.
If not required immediately, they may be temporarily blanked off.
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35 Testing of cylinders
After galvanizing, the finished cylinders shall be filled with water and withstand, for a period of at least
five minutes, the appropriate test pressures given in Table 4, and shall not show any leak or any
appreciable permanent distortion. After testing, they shall be indelibly marked with the word TESTED to
show that they have complied with this test.
36 Marking of cylinders
Cylinders shall be indelibly marked to show that they have passed the test prescribed in clause 35, and
shall also bear the following marks:
a) The number of this British Standard and the BS type reference, grade and thickness,
e.g., BS 417, Y.78, Grade A, 3/16 inch.
b) The manufacturer’s name or identification mark.
c) The capacity in gallons, e.g., “73 gal”.
d) The maximum permissible working head in feet, e.g., “100 ft”.
The position of the marking shall be on the body near the top.
London, W.1.
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Appendix A Information to be supplied by purchaser with enquiry or order

When enquiring about or ordering cisterns, covers, tanks or cylinders, which are to comply with this British
Standard, the purchaser should provide the vendor with the following particulars:
a) Grade of cistern (A or B), tank (A or B) or cylinder (A, B or C). (See Table 1, Table 3 and Table 4.)
b) BS type reference, such as: “SC.80” or “T.30/1” or “Y.78”. (See Table 1, Table 3 and Table 4.)
c) Details of screwed connections and holes, if required. (See Clauses 10, 20 and 32.)
d) (For tanks and cylinders.) Whether accommodation for an immersion heater and thermostat is
required, and in what position. (See clauses 21 and 33.)
e) (For tanks and cylinders.) Whether fixing provision for a gas circulator is required and, if so, the fixing
details. (See clauses 22 and 34.)
f) (For cisterns.) If coating internally with bitumen is required. (See clause 12.)
g) (For cisterns.) If a cover is required.
h) (For cylinders.) If a hand hole is required and, if so, in what location. (See clause 29.)
Appendix B Inch and metric equivalents of Birmingham gauges (B.G.)
B.G. No. in mm
12 0.099 1 2.518
14 0.078 5 1.994
16 0.062 5 1.588
18 0.049 5 1.257
20 0.039 2 0.996
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BRITISH STANDARD BS 417-1:1964

Galvanized mild steel

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The Hardware and Ironmongery Industry Standards Committee, under whose

D.S.I.R. — Building Research Station*

The Government department and scientific and industrial organizations

Associated Tank Manufacturers

The following BSI references 1027 October 1972

ISBN 0580 34461 4

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30 Radius of curvature of cylinder ends 17

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This standard makes reference to the following British Standards:

q) The introduction of terms to distinguish top entry immersion heaters from

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Section 2. Cisterns and covers

3 Designation of cisterns and covers for ordering purposes

4 Dimensions of cisterns and covers

Figure 1 — Method of measuring cisterns

Figure 2 — Method of measuring and constructing covers

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5 Tolerances on dimensions of cisterns and covers

6 Material for cisterns and covers

7 Manufacture of cisterns and covers

9 Galvanizing of cisterns and covers

10 Pipe connections for cisterns

Figure 3 — Methods of staying cisterns

12 Internal coating of cisterns

13 Marking of cisterns and covers

14 Designation of tanks for ordering purposes

Table 3 — Dimensions of tanks

BS type Grade A Grade B

Table 3M — Metric dimensions of tanks

16 Tolerances on dimensions of tanks

9) BS 1449, “Steel plate, sheet and strip”.

17 Material for tanks

20 Pipe connections for tanks

21 Immersion heater connections for tanks

22 Fixing provision for gas circulators13)

c) The capacity in gallons, e.g. “25 gal”.

d) The maximum permissible working head in feet, e.g. “15 ft”.

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25 Designation of cylinders for ordering purposes

Figure 5 — Method of measuring cylinders

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Y.48 51 107 195  81 10 16 3.2

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27 Tolerances on dimensions of cylinders

28 Material for cylinders

30 Radius of curvature of cylinder ends

32 Pipe connections for cylinders

33 Immersion heater connections for cylinders

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Figure 6 — Radius of curvature of cylinder ends

Figure 7 — Positions of screwed connections on cylinders

34 Fixing provision for gas circulators16)

Appendix A Information to be supplied by purchaser with enquiry or order

Appendix B Inch and metric equivalents of Birmingham gauges (B.G.)

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