Re: [CH] RE: the cheapie dehydrator/ UL vs. ETL

Charles Demas (demas@tiac.net)
Mon, 14 Sep 1998 17:24:59 -0400 (EDT)

On Mon, 14 Sep 1998, Parkhurst, Scott Contractor wrote:

> >From: Bloechl, Sharen Rund
> >The following's a comment from someone at UL. . .
> >
> >"ETL is UL's competitor.  Actually I think they're doing business as
> >Inchcape or Intertek now.  Some local jurisdictions require UL Listed
> >products and won't accept ETL products.  Generally speaking, ETL evaluates
> >products to UL standards or the standards of some other organization-but
> >ETL's evaluation is not as thorough as UL's.  I always look for the UL mark
> 
> Thanx for the info!  I too like to see the UL label on electric appliances
> that run for extended periods.  I *did* check out the construction of the
> cheapie.  It isn't flimsy, has adequate clearance/support of the heating
> element, no frayed/loose electrical connections, etc.  Still, I made sure to
> be around while it was plugged in (no on/off switch).  Thanx again.

Be sure to note where that UL tag is placed.  If it is on the cord, only
the cord may be UL certified.  :-)  If it's on the appliance body, that's
different.  I'm not sure this game is still being played, but it was at
one time.


Chuck Demas
Needham, Mass.



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