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Q: Is UL approval required for electrical products in the US?
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Which is a better electrical cable to wire up your home Finolex or Havells?

All electrical wiring products in North America have to be UL or CSA approved. These are an independent testing laboratories that test products to destruction. The product is then given a range in which the product can be used. When you are looking for electrical products check for the UL or CSA approval stamps. If it is not on the product do not use it as your insurance company will use the non approved product clause if you make a claim on damage that the non approved product caused. Electricians can be fined if caught connecting non approved products. Be aware that there is a lot of off shore counterfeit products in the marketplace.


Which Organization has the purpose of testing products for electrical and fire safety?

That would be the Underwriters Laboratories, or UL.


What does UL mean?

UL stands for Underwriters Laboratories, a non-profit organisation. Basically what they do is test different parts of products (AC Cord, microchips etc) and see if they are susceptible to catching on fire. UL certification does not guarantee that a product will function 100% properly, but they put their stamp of approval on items that are known not to catch fire during normal usage.


What UL mean?

UL stands for Underwriters Laboratories, a non-profit organisation. Basically what they do is test different parts of products (AC Cord, microchips etc) and see if they are susceptible to catching on fire. UL certification does not guarantee that a product will function 100% properly, but they put their stamp of approval on items that are known not to catch fire during normal usage.


What is a UL ratio?

If you mean UL Rated, that is an abbreviation for an electrical product being approved by the Underwriters Laboratories as safe to use or have. If you buy a space heater, for instance, that is not UL Rated and does not bear the stamp that it is UL Rated, I wouldn't recommend using it.


What does NSF approval mean in coffeepots?

National Sanitary Foundation. It is a certification that the appliance has met strict criteria for clean-ability and safety. Household items often have a UL approval, and commercial items need to have the stricter NSF approval.


What is a UL Mark?

A UL Mark is a type of certification mark which is used in the United States. The UL Mark is used on many products to certify them and the UL Mark product is the most widely used and accepted certification product mark.


Do wire end ferrules have UL approval?

Yes. According to UL Standards 486A and 486C, wire ferrules need to have UL approval. FerrulesDirect is the only company in the U.S. that offers UL approved ferrules See UL File #E326725. This file can be viewed by clicking on the following link: http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/showpage.html?name=ZMVV2.E326725&ccnshorttitle=Wire+Connectors+and+Soldering+Lugs+-+Component&objid=1080000623&cfgid=1073741824&version=versionless&parent_id=1073810011&sequence=1


Which organizations would maintain records of tested electrical equipment?

UL Underwriters Laboratories


What is CE on electronic goods?

it means the products are tested and manufactured in Europe. If it has a UL label as well it was tested in the US. It is the European equivalent of UL. Note: the standards for CE are lower than those for UL!


Electrical appliances are rated in what electrical terminology?

Appliances are rated in UL (Underwriters Laboratory) listing, which is a safety testing laboratory, and are rated in watts.


What is ul 61010-1?

Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use