submersible pond pump

[koikeepr]

exactly, which is why my sequence mostly comes in lower than the advertised wattage.

 

[DrDave]

UL, CUL, CSA, CE, ATEX and the like are all certifying bodies that verify that the electrical component or housing of said componenets meets with the standards that country has adopted. They also test for hazardous locations where electrical equipment is to be used around explosive atomospheres.

There is a new standard coming that is going to unify all of them.

 

[nc0gnet0]

UL, CUL, CSA, CE, ATEX and the like are all certifying bodies that verify that the electrical component or housing of said componenets meets with the standards that country has adopted. They also test for hazardous locations where electrical equipment is to be used around explosive atomospheres.

Exactly. But they have nothing to do with verifing if a pump really puts out 2500 GPH or if its maximum draw is 1.4A @ 115v etc etc. (not being argumentative, just clarifing)

Or if a power amp really puts out 400W @

 

[DrDave]

My point was they do not list or verify output specifications, only compliance. I work with them every day...