EN 60734:2012/prA1:2026
(Amendment)Amendment 1 - Household electrical appliances - Performance - Water for testing
Elektrische Geräte für den Hausgebrauch - Gebrauchseigenschaften - Wasser für Prüfungen
Appareils électrodomestiques - Aptitude à la fonction - Eau pour les essais
Gospodinjski električni aparati - Lastnosti - Voda za preskušanje - Dopolnilo A1
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Publication Date
- 18-Oct-2027
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 59X - Consumer information related to household electrical appliances
- Current Stage
- 4060 - Enquiry results established and sent to TC, SR, BTTF - Enquiry
- Start Date
- 19-Jun-2026
- Completion Date
- 19-Jun-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Oct-2025
Overview
EN 60734:2012/prA1:2026 - Amendment 1: Household electrical appliances - Performance - Water for testing is a key standardization document from CLC that specifies updates and amendments for the preparation and use of water in testing household electrical appliances. The amendment refines technical definitions and requirements for water properties, ensuring consistency in performance testing across various appliances. Developed under the guidance of IEC technical committee 59D, the standard supports accurate and repeatable testing to assess product performance and compliance.
Key Topics
- Updated Water Properties: The amendment updates definitions for essential water properties such as conductivity and pH, crucial for reliable appliance testing.
- Water Types and Composition: Introduces revised tables for soft, medium hard, hard, and very hard water, each with specified hardness, alkalinity, conductivity, and pH values.
- Measurement Accuracy: Adjusts minimum accuracy parameters for water property measurements, focusing on precision at 25°C.
- Preparation and Storage: Adds clarifications on preparing standard water, especially when natural water quality is uncertain, and provides guidance for storing standard water in open systems.
- Quality Control: Includes requirements for ongoing checking and maintenance of water treatment systems to avoid issues like precipitation.
Applications
EN 60734:2012/prA1:2026 is applied in the testing and evaluation of household electrical appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers, and similar products where water quality can significantly impact performance results. Key applications include:
- Performance Testing: Ensures all tested appliances are assessed under consistent and controlled water conditions, relevant for manufacturers, test laboratories, and certification bodies.
- Product Development: Supports engineers and product developers in evaluating appliance performance under standardized conditions, helping improve design and reliability.
- Quality Assurance: Provides a foundation for compliance and conformity testing, facilitating product certification and market access in regions that require adherence to European standards.
- Laboratory Practice: Offers practical guidance for laboratories on preparing, storing, and maintaining standard test water, reducing variability and enhancing repeatability of results.
Related Standards
Organizations seeking comprehensive water quality and appliance performance assessment should also consider the following related standards:
- EN 60734:2012: The original standard for water preparation for testing household appliances, forming the basis for this amendment.
- IEC 60734:2001: An earlier international edition, providing foundational procedures for water for appliance testing.
- Other Appliance Performance Standards (IEC SC 59D): A range of standards addressing the performance of household and similar electrical laundry appliances.
- Water Quality Standards (ICS 13.060.99): Broader standards relating to water quality, relevant for various testing and industrial purposes.
Practical Value
Implementing EN 60734:2012/prA1:2026 delivers practical benefits, such as improved consistency in testing results, enhanced reliability for certification, and streamlined procedures for preparing and maintaining test water. These improvements ultimately support safer, more reliable household electrical appliances in the European and international marketplace.
Keywords: EN 60734:2012/prA1:2026, water for testing, household electrical appliances, appliance performance testing, standardized water, CLC, IEC, water quality standards, pH, conductivity, water hardness, test laboratory, compliance, appliance certification.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 60734:2012/prA1:2026 is a draft published by CLC. Its full title is "Amendment 1 - Household electrical appliances - Performance - Water for testing". This standard covers: Amendment 1 - Household electrical appliances - Performance - Water for testing
Amendment 1 - Household electrical appliances - Performance - Water for testing
EN 60734:2012/prA1:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.060 - Laundry appliances. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 60734:2012/prA1:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60734:2012. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2026
Gospodinjski električni aparati - Lastnosti - Voda za preskušanje - Dopolnilo A1
Amendment 1 - Household electrical appliances - Performance - Water for testing
Elektrische Geräte für den Hausgebrauch - Gebrauchseigenschaften - Wasser für
Prüfungen
Appareils électrodomestiques - Aptitude à la fonction - Eau pour les essais
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60734:2012/prA1:2026
ICS:
13.060.99 Drugi standardi v zvezi s Other standards related to
kakovostjo vode water quality
97.030 Električni aparati za dom na Domestic electrical
splošno appliances in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
59D/540/CDV
COMMITTEE DRAFT FOR VOTE (CDV)
PROJECT NUMBER:
IEC 60734/AMD1 ED4
DATE OF CIRCULATION: CLOSING DATE FOR VOTING:
2026-03-27 2026-06-19
SUPERSEDES DOCUMENTS:
59D/536/CD, 59D/539/CC
IEC SC 59D : PERFORMANCE OF HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL LAUNDRY APPLIANCES
SECRETARIAT: SECRETARY:
Italy Ms Milena Presutto
OF INTEREST TO THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES: HORIZONTAL FUNCTION(S):
ASPECTS CONCERNED:
Environment
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TITLE:
Amendment 1 - Household electrical appliances - Performance - Water for testing
PROPOSED STABILITY DATE: 2030
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IEC CDV 60734/AMD1 © IEC 2026
1 INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
2 ____________
4 HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
5 PERFORMANCE – WATER FOR TESTING
8 AMENDMENT 1
10 FOREWORD
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