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TMJ

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ETL listed
« on: August 31, 2005, 11:49:42 am »
If I may ask, what does it mean? Should all tubs have this listing? Please forgive my ignorance.

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ETL listed
« on: August 31, 2005, 11:49:42 am »

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Re: ETL listed
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2005, 11:53:02 am »
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If I may ask, what does it mean? Should all tubs have this listing? Please forgive my ignorance.

Not all tubs have an ETL listing.

Every tub should have a listing with a similair company like UL or Warnock Hersey or ETL. There may be more companies like this that I am not aware of.

These companies are certifying the safety of these electronic appliances.

You will find one of these companies stamps of approval on almost anything electrical.
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Re: ETL listed
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2005, 11:57:11 am »
ETL is a testing laboratory. They are similar to "UL" or "Underwriters Laboratories."

UL created a standard for safety for portable hot tubs, and ETL and UL both use that standard to test for things such as:
  • Max Temperature
  • Electrical safety
  • Bonding of equipment
  • suction safety
  • control system safety - and more

If you are getting a permit for your wiring, you will want to be sure you have selected a spa which is ETL or UL listed. Building inspectors know both - and to make it easier, ETL listed spas have a sticker:
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Re: ETL listed
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2005, 11:59:47 am »
Thanks for the info.

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