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Electrical products have standards too!

3/5/2013

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Having recently visited a customer, for personal reasons, we were directed to a small issue that they had encountered.  With some recent sockets added to a room they had proceeded to use a UK heater by using an adaptor. This was no ordinary adaptor, it was a cheap, nasty adaptor with a Chinese mark, which does not conform to French standards.  The cheap adaptor had literally melted to the UK heater.  Needless to say they have been advised on what to look out for when it comes to purchasing electrical items in France. 

The image above shows that the CE is represented by the European Community and China Export, however, look closely and you will see that there are differences, particularly in the spacing of the letters.  While any electrical item with an European mark is acceptable for use in the European community, the French like to see the purchase and use of items which is marked with an NF mark and ensures that the product conforms to French standards and legislation. 

Tips for purchasing electrical items:

  • If you paid a cheap price for it, it is cheap and the product is below standard and not built to last
  • Be aware of purchasing via the internet
  • Buy from reputable suppliers/retailers
  • Check and know your marks 

3 Comments
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7/21/2014 08:37:39 pm

nice post........thanks for sharing this

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2/12/2020 03:41:06 am

thanks for sharing the useful information on Electrical products have standards too

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11/15/2022 12:21:45 am

Great article! Very short yet full of information.

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