Are DIN and BS outlets interchangeable?

No. Their connection geometry differs; outlets must match the standard of the device probes used in the hospital.

When is a surface-mounted outlet used?

In renovations where pipes cannot run inside the wall, and in dental clinics, radiology rooms and laboratories, COMBOX is the preferred solution.

Medical gas outlets

Terminal units to DIN, BS and NF standards with gas-specific indexing.

COMBOX Lotus

Lotus Combox is a medical gas outlet solution designed for surface-mounted installations. Its durable ABS…

LOTUS Series (BS–DIN)

Lotus combines a durable ABS construction with lightweight design, enabling fast installation and reduced…

NF Series

NF Series combines a corrosion-resistant brass mechanism with a durable ABS front cover in a hybrid design…

TULIPA Series (BS–DIN)

Tulipa combines a corrosion-resistant brass mechanism with a durable ABS front cover in a hybrid design…

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Medical gas outlets

Model	Locking Mechanism	Outlet Type	Gas Indexing System	Lower Body Diameter	Upper Body Diameter
COMBOX Lotus	Spring-Loaded Mechanism	Pipe 45° – Hose 45° – Pneumatic 45° – Pipe 90° – Hose 90° – Pneumatic 90°	ABS Plastic	Ø50 mm	Ø50 mm
LOTUS Series (BS–DIN)	Spring-Loaded Mechanism	Pipe 45° – Hose 45° – Pneumatic 45° – Pipe 90° – Hose 90° – Pneumatic 90°	ABS Plastic	Ø50 mm	Ø50 mm
NF Series	Spring-Loaded Mechanism	Pipe 45° – Hose 45° – Pneumatic 45° – Pipe 90° – Hose 90° – Pneumatic 90°	Cr-Plated Brass	Ø39.60 mm	Ø58 mm
TULIPA Series (BS–DIN)	Spring-Loaded Mechanism	Pipe 45° – Hose 45° – Pneumatic 45° – Pipe 90° – Hose 90° – Pneumatic 90°	Cr-Plated Brass	Ø39.60 mm	Ø60.50 mm

Medical gas outlets guide: DIN, BS and NF standards

A medical gas outlet (terminal unit) is the last point of the pipeline, where gas passes to the device connected to the patient. Gas-specific indexing prevents the wrong gas from reaching the wrong device. Reanimed makes the LOTUS and TULIPA series in DIN and BS, the NF series to AFNOR (NF EN 737-1) and COMBOX Lotus for surface-mounted installations.

Which standard where?

DIN is common in Germany, Türkiye and many European and Middle Eastern countries; BS in the UK and countries following British standards; NF in France and French-speaking countries. The outlet standard follows the connectors on the devices and hoses the hospital will use.

The series

LOTUS (BS–DIN): durable ABS, light construction, quick installation.

TULIPA (BS–DIN): corrosion-resistant brass mechanism with an ABS front; long life.

NF series: brass mechanism and ABS front, to NF EN 737-1.

COMBOX Lotus: surface box with clear cover for dental clinics, radiology and laboratories.

Colour coding

Outlets are colour coded by gas: oxygen white, nitrous oxide blue, medical air black and white, vacuum yellow and AGSS magenta. Reanimed outlets fit bed head units, ICU units, pendants and wall modules.

Medical gas outlets

COMBOX Lotus

LOTUS Series (BS–DIN)

NF Series

TULIPA Series (BS–DIN)

Medical gas outlets

Medical gas outlets guide: DIN, BS and NF standards

Which standard where?

The series

Colour coding

Frequently asked questions

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