The Melcourt Play Guide - Comparison of test results between BS 7188:1989 and BS 7188:1998

Comparison of Test Results between British Standard 7188:1989 and British Standard 7188:1998

The table below sets out the test results achieved for Melcourt LIAS when independently tested in accordance with the above British Standards.
We are particularly concerned at the substantial difference in test results between the two test standards.
Melcourt Playsand at 300mm test depth has increased from 2.10m to 6.45m, i.e. 307%
Melcourt Playbark® 10/50 at 100mm test depth has decreased from 3.20m to 2.42m, i.e. 76%.
There is no consistency when comparing the two test Standard results.
We have notified the British Standards Technical Committee of our serious concerns, but as yet have not recieved a satisfactory explanation.
We conclude from the test results that there are inherent problems when testing LIAS using this test Standard.

Melcourt LIAS

Playbark^® 10/50

Playbark^® 8/25

Playchips^®

Kushyfall^®

Softfall

Playsand