UL approval for outdoor use 3

[mnfarmboy]

What kind of UL approval is needed for a appliance that will be used outdoors. Is the rating "Household use only for indoor use only ?

 

[buzzp]

Not sure about the appliance part but seems enclosure testing would need to be done. Probably some direction in your appliance standard and some reference to UL50, perhaps.

 

[aamoroso]

Depends alot on the appliance, the enclosure would probably be UL 50 at a minimum and depending on the appliance it would be a Type 3r or Type 4, unless it is all weather.

Fill what's empty. Empty what's full. And scratch where it itches.

 

[stephenweinstein]

I think "household use only" means not approved for workplace/industrial use.

As for your original question:

I think it depends on whether it is meant to stay outdoors (including in the rain) or is meant to be stored indoors and used only in dry weather.

I also think it depends on whether it is corded (A.C., >100 V) or is battery-powered (D.C., <30 V).