Hi everyone,

Happy holidays!!


We found in EN60598-2-18 (Luminaires for Swimming pools and similar 
applications) only Class III luminaries are allowed (Clause 18.4.1).  It reads 
Luminaires shall be Class III for protection agains electric shock and shall 
have external and internal circuits which operate on voltages not exceeding 
12V.  The scope includes Fountains, which is our application.


This brings up a couple of questions:


1. How can an EN Standard dictate how to design a product?  If my luminaire is 
230V and potted so no water can get it, why can't it be used??


2. Underwater Pumps are allowed to be Class I or II that are located in the 
same Fountain.  Does anyone know why the difference?


I understand the swimming pool application as it's direct contact with humans, 
but I'm missing something here with a Fountain Luminaire??


Also, with today's compact LED Drivers is the Standard lagging too far behind?


Any insight would be appreciated.


Best Regards and have a Happy New Year!!


John

(From Chicago, USA)





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