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What does the UL listing of a kiln vent system mean?

Skutt Kilns Frequently Asked Questions
It means that the manufacturer has submitted the vent unit, properly installed on specific kiln models, to Underwriters' Laboratories for rigorous testing under actual high-heat firing conditions. When installed on Skutt UL kilns, the EnviroVent is the only L listed downdraft vent system. Some kiln vents use an electric motor which may have been UL listed for general room temperature use. This does not make their vents UL listed.
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What does the term "UL label" mean?

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UL stands for Underwriters Laboratories, which is an independent, not-for-profit organization that tests consumer and industrial products for safety and performance.
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What does the UL symbol mean?

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Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is an independent, not-for-profit product safety testing and certification organization. For more information, visit their web site at www.ul.com.
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What does "UL Listed" mean?

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UL Listed means that a manufacturer's product samples meets applicable safety requirements, or Standards, that are approved by national, regional or international authorities. UL conducts regular on-site visits to manufacturers to check products for continued compliance to standards. Products that bear a UL Mark are considered UL Listed.
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What does a dehumidification kiln do?

Frequently Asked Questions - Drying & Dehydration | Nyle...
A dehumidification kiln uses a heat pump system to remove the water from something. Traditionally this “something” has been lumber and lumber products, but more and more industries are coming to rely on Nyle dehumidification kilns as the efficient choice for an array of industrial needs.
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What is UL listing?

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The UL stands for "Underwriters Laboratory". It used to be an Insurance Industry organization, but now it is independent and non-profit. It tests electrical components and equipment for potential hazards. When something is UL-listed, that means that the UL has tested the device, and it meets their requirements for safety - ie: fire or shock hazard. It doesn't necessarily mean that the device actually does what it's supposed to, just that it probably won't kill you.
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a buyer, what does the UL Mark mean to me?

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UL stands for Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), a not-for-profit,independent testing and standards organization The UL Mark signifies to the buyer that a not-for-profit, independent laboratory has tested samples of products to safety requirements and conducts periodic checks of manufacturers' facilities. The UL Mark lends assurance about the file or safe you may purchase; it's your one assurance that steps have been taken in the interest of safety.
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What's the difference between ETL Listing & UL Listing?

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None. UL is more widely known, which may have some marketing benefits, but ETL is a "Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory" and products that are ETL approved
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If the ElectroWarmth Bedwarmers are not UL approved, does that mean they are not safe?

Frequently Asked Questions About ElectroWarmth Bed Warmers
Absolutely not! ElectroWarmth Bedwarmers have been in production since 1939 and have an excellent safety record.
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Does an E-number on a product mean that it is UL Listed?

UL | Wire and Cable - FAQ
No. The UL "E-number" is a valid identifier for the organization responsible for a product but not an indication that the product is Listed, Classified, Verified or Recognized. Only the appropriate UL Mark- on the wire or cable or on its packaging - is a valid indication of UL certification. UL assigns a unique "E-number" (E + 3 to 6 digit number for wire and cable products) to each applicant in every product category.
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What does "Listing" mean?

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Listing" literally means being admitted to the Stock Exchange Official List which indicates that the stocks and shares that are listed are freely transferable and validly issued “ not non-transferable, or forged, or otherwise tainted; it also means that the issuer meets the requirements of law and regulation in the management of its business and in the disclosure of adequate, timely and accurate information about its business to investors.
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What does it mean to "archive" a listing?

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archived listing will be removed from your public profile's internet listings (where it says top 100, etc.).
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My listing was unapproved. What does that mean?

Frequently Asked Questions | ListingLink
That means that you either used inappropriate language or photos in your listing, violating our Equal Housing Opportunity policy or Terms of Use. Or your listing was just bogus and we thought it degraded the site.
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What does multi-listing mean?

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This means that as well as listing your property on Click2move, we will also list your property on other carefully selected property internet sites. This maximises the number of serious buyers or renters that could view your property listing, therefore increasing your chances of a successful sale or let.
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What is the status of my listing and what does it mean?

General FAQ
To view your listing's status just select the "Manage your Listings" link on the Landlord's Home page. All listings will appear as active when they are initially entered. Your property is available for rent. Your listing will be viewable online and in participating local housing authority's printed lists. When your listing is leased, switch the status to RENTED.
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Where should I put my kiln?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR L&L CERAMIC KILNS
Your kiln should be in a covered enclosed space. A basement or garage is usually a good location. Preferably the floor should be concrete. There must be at least 12" from the walls of the kiln to any walls of the room. Keep all flammables away from the kiln. Room should be vented with either good natural ventilation or forced ventilation fan. See our great pre-order checklist and description of various important considerations you need to make before you buy a kiln.
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What would UL do if the manufacturer was not in compliance once the UL Listing was obtained?

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If the examination discloses that the product is not in compliance with the requirements, the manufacturer is required either to correct such items or to remove the Listing Mark from the product.
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What is the significance of an Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL Inc.) listing?

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Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit corporation involved in the safety testing of many products made in this country and around the world. They maintain a series of standards regarding the safe manufacturing of many different products. We hold certification for both table lamps and wall fixtures. To attain this certification, we had to meet stringent requirements in our materials and method of manufacture of these products.
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Which Greenheck Centrifugal fans have a UL Listing?

Greenheck Fan Corporation - Products - Centrifugal Fans
Greenheck offers three UL listings: Power Ventilators (UL 705), Power Ventilators for Smoke Control, and Power Ventilators for Restaurant Exhaust (UL-762). UL-705 is concerned with mechanical and electrical construction that assures safe operation of the fan. UL-705 is offered on inline models AX, TBI-CA, TBI-FS, TDI, TCB, TCBRS, TCBRU, TCF, QEI(D) VAD(S), VAB(S), TAUB, TAUB-CA, TAUD, and scroll housing centrifugal models SFB, SFD, SWB, BISW, AFSW, BIDW, and AFDW (in Series 21 or 41).
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How hot does your kiln get?

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My kiln (pronounced kil or kiln) gets almost six and a half times hotter than your oven at home gets when cooking a roast. Your finger would vaporize in a New York minute if you stuck it in a hot kiln. It takes about ten hours to get hot enough to fire my pottery and about twenty hours to cool down so I can touch it.
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Q.What is a vent, and what does it do for the plumbing system?

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If you look on your roof, you will see pipes sticking out of the roof aprox 12" high. For every pipe that goes down, one needs to go up. The obvious reason we have vents is that sewer gases need to be vented outside of the dwelling. Not so obvious is what happens if they are not included in the waste and vent design. Imagine yourself at McDonalds drinking a soda from a straw. If you put your thumb over the straw, you can pull liquid up from the cup.
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Is a dehumidification kiln as fast as a conventional kiln?

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For hardwoods and high-grade softwoods, a properly sized dehumidifier will dry as fast as a conventional kiln. Nyle has developed dehumidification systems that run at temperatures as high as 220 degrees F, and can match the drying time of any conventional kiln.
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Does L&L make a wall mount control that I can plug my kiln into?

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We used to but the need was so minimal that we have discontinued doing this. If you want to do this you can talk to Orton (ortonceramic.com).
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Why does my Kiln smell during the first stages of the firing?

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This is typical, this emanates from moisture, the body organics and glaze binders.We strongly recommend that the kiln is used in a well
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What is a kiln, and why does glass need to be fired?

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A kiln is a kind of high temperature oven most often used to fire harden ceramics. In glass, it is used to remove the stress that occurs to pieces as they are being made, and to prevent stress from occurring as the piece cools (this process is known as 'annealing'). We have seen unfired pieces spontaneously crack, and even explode for no apparent reason.
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Q12. Is a UL listing required for installing CorrView ® into a fire sprinkler piping system?

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There is no requirement for listing CorrView ® under NFPA Chapter 13. It is an entirely new product falling within general NFPA Fittings category 6.4.1. CorrView ® plays no functional role in a fire sprinkler system and can be viewed as performing as any other threaded pipe plug. Its pressure capability well exceeds the operating pressures typically involved in fire sprinkler systems, or the testing requirements for other UL listed fire protection products.
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Where can I find information about the UL listing for the Sunny Boy Inverters?

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SMA recommends going directly to Underwriters Laboratories for information on the listing of our products. All of the inverters that SMA America sells have been UL listed, and our UL file number is E210376. Specific information relating to the UL tests performed may also be found on the UL site with our file number.
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Q How does the vent attach to the pouch?

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A The vent has a special adhesive attached that will bond to the pouch (see How to Attach). Vent sticks immediately, however a 24 hour bonding time is recommended to ensure complete bonding.
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How does the vent work?

GOREâžÂ¢ Protective Vents Frequently Asked Questions
The technology behind Gore’s membrane lies in our ePTFE materials. W.L. Gore & Associates invented ePTFE and continues to be a world leader in fluorpolymer technologies. Our microporous ePTFE membrane prevents pressure build up by constantly equalizing the difference in pressure between the inside of the enclosure and its immediate environment. This constant exchange reduces the pressure on the seals.
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