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What fire tests are done on power adapters/chargers?
I was curious about the fire risks in using a typical AC-to-DC wall adapter
(e.g., this)
and went to the UL website
to learn what exact tests were done to get the "UL LISTED" stamp,
but I ...
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Are power supplies for USB drive enclosures required to have UL certification?
I bought a cheap USB hard drive enclosure off eBay. It turns out that the power supply has absolutely no electrical certifications for either the US or EU (no UL, CE marks). Is electrical ...
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Is it safe to use a DC power adapter that isn't UL Listed or CSA certified?
I picked up a 9V switching DC adapter from SparkFun a while back, but I've been hesitant to use it because it doesn't have any of the usual "safety" approvals that you normally see on power adapters (...
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