I read in !emc-pstc that Gert Gremmen <[email protected]> wrote (in <[email protected]>) about 'Bootlace ferrules' on Tue, 24 Sep 2002: >How shall I look at such a device ? > >- as an extension to the terminal making it "especially designed for" >- as a device to joint two wires into one ?
Well, it is both, or neither. What matters is whether enough people think they are safe (or not safe). > >What to consider here ? Consider approaching the trade association of safety test-houses in your country. That way you get a consensus view, not just from one test- house. Alternatively, put the question to the relevant committee of your national standards body. Procedures exist to give definitive answers to such questions, or to refer them to the relevant IEC committee if a local decision is thought inappropriate. >What about safety standards for this product ? >I found no approval markings on data sheets ? It's too basic a part to have a standard or an approval. You don't see safety approvals for nuts and bolts (except maybe in the aerospace and shipping industries). -- Regards, John Woodgate, OOO - Own Opinions Only. http://www.jmwa.demon.co.uk Interested in professional sound reinforcement and distribution? Then go to http://www.isce.org.uk PLEASE do NOT copy news posts to me by E-MAIL! ------------------------------------------- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. Visit our web site at: http://www.ewh.ieee.org/soc/emcs/pstc/ To cancel your subscription, send mail to: [email protected] with the single line: unsubscribe emc-pstc For help, send mail to the list administrators: Ron Pickard: [email protected] Dave Heald: [email protected] For policy questions, send mail to: Richard Nute: [email protected] Jim Bacher: [email protected] All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://ieeepstc.mindcruiser.com/ Click on "browse" and then "emc-pstc mailing list"
