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Before the UL1838 standard for low
voltage lighting was introduced, UL1571 and UL506
were the accepted safety standards in our industry.
However, these standards, UL1571 and UL506, were
found to be inadequate in the face of emerging
low voltage lighting technologies and techniques.
Rather than revise two separate documents, UL1838
was developed to address the particular concerns
regarding low voltage landscape lighting. At which
time requirements regarding low voltage garden lighting
were deleted from UL Standards 1571 and 506.
When
viewed collectively, this information concludes
that equipment rated UL1571 and UL506 does not
comply with the UL standard for low voltage landscape
lighting systems. Versions of UL1571 revised after
1994 specify that the requirements within this
standard (UL1571) do not cover low voltage garden
lighting. Furthermore, it is not permissible for
a UL506 transformer to supply luminaries constructed
to UL1838 requirements.
UL1838 is the only UL standard that covers low
voltage landscape lighting. Do not jeopardize
our industry and your lighting designs with sub-par
equipment that does not meet UL1838 standards
for low voltage landscape lighting.
All
Nightscaping® products and components are
certified as safe operating by multiple nonprofit
regulatory agencies. These certifications are
all with regard to the absolute latest standard
for safety in this industry, UL 1838.
With Nightscaping® you are guaranteed
to receive industry approved equipment and a safe
operating lighting system that you will enjoy
for years to come.
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