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danielv123 t1_j23lqp3 wrote

Reply to comment by jeffroddit in 120v Extension Cord with USB outlets by HardSn0wCrash

Isn't UL approved like CE approval in that if you only use approved parts then the end product is OK as well?

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JEGS25 t1_j23qv7b wrote

Kind of.

Making something out of UL registered components (UR) does not make it UL approved, but makes approval much easier and quicker. You could make a Spinning Knife Electrocuting Machine of Death (TM) out of all UL registered components - UL may still choose to not certify it (their loss).

CE is different from UL. CE is the pirates code - more like guidelines. A manufacturer can self certify their product CE. No one has to verify it, but the manufacturer is potentially liable if there is an issue. I

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Bullinahanky2point0 t1_j24dsjl wrote

I think you're gonna have to fight Colin Furze for that (TM) he made that belt of knives a few years ago.

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nivek_c t1_j240fl9 wrote

Yes, as long as you use those products for their intended purpose as declared by the testing lab. This is not the listed usage for any of these devices, so it does not pass the sniff test

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