Canada Corals warehouse build thread

[Jeff000]

Originally Posted by xenon

The electrical inspector came today and failed us.

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]

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

[xenon]

Originally Posted by Jeff000

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]

ESA no longer have jurisdiction over consumer goods its now done by health Canada.

[xenon]

Originally Posted by Aqua-Digital

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.

[Aqua-Digital]

Look at all the other marks to the left then look at the link I sent

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

[xenon]

I do see these markings on the GHL ballasts but I dont think its good enough.

[Aqua-Digital]

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]

Originally Posted by Aqua-Digital

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]

Originally Posted by Aqua-Digital

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.