What is UL electrical wire?
UL wire (also called UL listed wire or UL approved wire) is wire that has been certified to meet the stringent standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL). CSA wire has been certified to meet the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) requirements.
What does UL stand for?
Underwriters' Laboratories
Underwriters' Laboratories, or UL as it is universally known, tests and evaluates components and products that allows a certification mark to be placed by the manufacturer. Most common are the "UL Listed" and "UL Recognized" marks.
How do I know if my cord is UL approved?
The only way to determine if a product has been certified by UL is to look for the UL Mark on the product itself. The UL Mark on a product means that UL has tested and evaluated representative samples of that product and determined that they meet the requirements in the applicable standard(s).
What is a UL rated electrical equipment?
When something is UL-Listed, that means that the UL has tested the device, and it meets their requirements for safety (fire or shock hazard). Because of this it is highly recommended that all of your electrical products carry the UL seal so that you can ensure the customers safety and satisfaction with your products.