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
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?
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....
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
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