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Jeff000 09-16-2013 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by xenon (Post 845528)
The electrical inspector came today and failed us. :neutral:

Apparently, all equipment used must be CSA (Canadian Standards Association) certified.

Considering that most of our equipment is made in Germany, we are out of luck. Even EcoTech Radions, Vortech pumps, Tunze powerbeads, etc.. are not CSA certified.

That leads me to believe that every single fish store in canada is in violation.

Wonderful...

That makes zero sense. They shouldn't be inspecting portable equipment in the first place.
Also UL or ULc listed, among others, are fine in Canada. But again, portable equipment so why are they looking? If it's anything it'll be the fire inspector that will look for that.

I'm a jman sparky, and while not an inspector I know more than most of them. I hate having to do the inspectors job.

If you want me to have a peek at the report they gave you so you can rebut it just send it over to me

Jeff at goproelectrical.com

Aqua-Digital 09-16-2013 06:33 PM
http://www.esasafe.com/electricalproducts/marks

xenon 09-16-2013 06:37 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeff000 (Post 845531)
That makes zero sense. They shouldn't be inspecting portable equipment in the first place.
Also UL or ULc listed, among others, are fine in Canada. But again, portable equipment so why are they looking? If it's anything it'll be the fire inspector that will look for that.

I'm a jman sparky, and while not an inspector I know more than most of them. I hate having to do the inspectors job.

If you want me to have a peek at the report they gave you so you can rebut it just send it over to me

Jeff at goproelectrical.com
Hi Jeff,

Well, if that is true its great news!

I may take you up on that offer. He never gave me a report so I will contact the ESA for the report.

Aqua-Digital 09-16-2013 06:40 PM
ESA no longer have jurisdiction over consumer goods its now done by health Canada.

xenon 09-16-2013 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Aqua-Digital (Post 845530)
Thats rubbish, the products fall under the low voltage directive. providing the power supply is certified then they are approved.

And no they do not have to be CSA they can be ETL UL TUV just not CE.
The GHL ballasts only show CE.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...lectrical1.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...lectrical2.jpg

Aqua-Digital 09-16-2013 06:45 PM
Look at all the other marks to the left then look at the link I sent

http://www.esasafe.com/electricalproducts/marks

xenon 09-16-2013 06:46 PM
I do see these markings on the GHL ballasts but I dont think its good enough.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...m/markings.png

Aqua-Digital 09-16-2013 06:49 PM
LED lighting is also test exempt. its in the amendment. the power supply is not thats why both ecotech and GHL use graded power supplies

brizzo 09-16-2013 06:49 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aqua-Digital (Post 845530)
Thats rubbish, the products fall under the low voltage directive. providing the power supply is certified then they are approved.

And no they do not have to be CSA they can be ETL UL TUV just not CE.
http://www.esasafe.com/consumers/productsafety/marks

xenon 09-16-2013 06:51 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aqua-Digital (Post 845539)
LED lighting is also test exampt. its in the amendment.
Interesting.

I really need to compile this information for him so when he comes back we can get approved.


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