Powercord, Power Conditioners- How important is a UL approval ?

[rollo]

I do not notice many of these devices carry UL certification. In case of fire would we be covered by ouir insurance policy? I am especially concerned with foreign models and their build quality Are we taking a chance?

rollo

[bobrex]

Yeah, I've been somewhat concerned about that.  But then again, I'm not sure if any of my equipment is UL certified.  I doubt my amps are (Welborne 2A3 SETs), same with my turntable.

There's not much you can do.  I seem to remember Paul McGowan saying that he builds to ETL specs and can't afford to work with UL. 

Have you asked your agent?

[Carlman]

I don't know the law on UL or what it covers... But I thought one of the reasons so many companies used IEC inlets was to avoid having to go through the UL certification process and save a lot of money and time....

[rollo]

Yeah, I've been somewhat concerned about that.  But then again, I'm not sure if any of my equipment is UL certified.  I doubt my amps are (Welborne 2A3 SETs), same with my turntable.

There's not much you can do.  I seem to remember Paul McGowan saying that he builds to ETL specs and can't afford to work with UL. 

Have you asked your agent?

 No. He is the last person I want to ask. I thought asking the inmates here would avoid any issues with the insurance company.

rollo

[rollo]

I don't know the law on UL or what it covers... But I thought one of the reasons so many companies used IEC inlets was to avoid having to go through the UL certification process and save a lot of money and time....

   

Carlman,

               Never thought of that. Makes sense, the process is expensive. Maybe a cable Manf. can shed some light.

rollo