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0 pointswalrus018y ago0 comments

I have a lot of these:

https://www.amazon.com/Belkin-12-Outlet-Protector-Protection...

My theory is that they are good because electrical safety is something that is actually regulated. UL and CE certification to sell as a consumer device. Whereas there is no penalty or regulation for shitty routers with shit firmware.

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duxup8y ago

Yup that is it, the other models are pretty capable too. I like your theory, that makes sense. Guys behind the power strips can pull the old "Nope can't cheap out here, there are standards!" While the guys working on the POS USB hub or dongle or whatever can't say the same.

chx8y ago

> UL and CE certification to sell as a consumer device.

Reminder:

> CE marking does not provide any specific information to the consumer. It is not a quality assurance declaration, it does not show evidence of third-party testing, and it should not be confused with any independent certification mark of the type issued by international or European notified test bodies.

janekm8y ago

That’s not entirely correct. The CE Mark is a representation by the manufacturer / authorised representative that the device conforms to all relevant European directives, including the electrical safety ones (which typically require additional marks and third party verification).

walrus01OP8y ago

You are absolutely right. I meant the TÜV test mark for Europe. I'm more familiar with us-canada stuff.

https://www.esasafe.com/electricalproducts/marks

Tepix8y ago

There's also the CCC mark for the Chinese market.

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