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

rollo · October 11, 2007, 10:53:15 AM

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 · October 12, 2007, 10:04:36 AM

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 · October 16, 2007, 08:53:23 AM

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 · October 17, 2007, 05:34:28 AM

Quote from: bobrex on October 12, 2007, 10:04:36 AM
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 · October 17, 2007, 05:37:25 AM

Quote from: Carlman on October 16, 2007, 08:53:23 AM
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