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Kudos for having an electrical safety page. But is not complete. Some of these installations appear to be both fire and shock hazards. 1. even for flame-rated P
by BJBBB 11y ago
Kudos for having an electrical safety page. But is not complete. Some of these installations appear to be both fire and shock hazards.
1. even for flame-rated PC and ABS, the RTI is typically under 50C, so any long-term exposure to LED heat is a fire hazard.
2. unless the power supply is Class II construction, the indicated wiring does not provide a reliable ground bond. GFI will not always help, as it depends on which version of the NEC for the building wiring. Best to choose a p/s certified IAW UL8750 (will bear the mark of an NRTL and a reference number) that is rated for Class II ops (will have the double insulation logo). If Class I construction required, never use wire nuts for ground lead connections - use terminals and double-crimped connectors.
3. The power supply should be rated for end-use; that is, is should not be a 'component power supply'. UL refers to end-use stuff as 'Listed', and components as 'recognized'. There are other terms for other materials and eauipment, and the terms vary depending on the NRTL that issued the certification (CSA, TUVR, MET, UL, etc).
4. wiring 'styles' (UL has a exhaustive database for this stuff) should be rated for the temperatures the insulation is exposed to, and be rated for the voltage and current that would be present during a fault condition. Recommend style 1015 wiring or better. Most residential PVC wiring probably not suitable for all uses described on these pages.
5. EMI - most of the dimmiable units have poor EMC due to both conduction and radiated emissions. And the demonstrated wiring will probably exacerbate these emissions. Some power supplies that are rated as 'components' depend on the end-use installation to meet radiated limits (47CFR15 subpart B).