A flapper material durability standard is being considered as a direct result of the first round of Metropolitan tests. The results of these accelerated tests with in-tank bowl cleaners will be available for the June meeting in Indianapolis. A proposal for a test facility and procedure for evaluating the durability of flappers was presented. The work will continue. The proposed changes were accepted.
Formal approval is next.
The tank overflow test was brought up for further discussion. A recommendation will be prepared for the June meeting.