UL 1018 PDF

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Electric Aquarium Equipment

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1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover commercial and household electric equipment for use on or in aquariums in indoor locations at 300 volts or less, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, such as heaters, pumps, filters, aerators, reflectors, hoods, electrically wired stands, and similar equipment.

1.2 These requirements do not cover:

  1. a) Illuminators or stands not specifically intended for use with aquariums or

  2. b) Aquarium tanks except when part of the tank acts as enclosure or water barrier for fittings, such as, but not limited to, filter, heating, or UV units that are integrated into the base or wall of the aquarium tank.

1.3 Aquarium equipment involving tungsten-halogen or high intensity discharge lamps shall comply with the additional applicable requirements specified in the Standard for Portable Electric Luminaires, UL 153.


Summary of Topics

This revision to UL 1018 dated September 17, 2020 includes the following:

Revision to Replace the References to the Standard For Power Conversion Equipment, UL 508C, With Reference to the Standard For Adjustable Speed Electric Power Drive Systems, UL 61800-5-1; 6.6.4.1

Revision for Additional Receptacles Allowed Under Exception No. 2 to 10.1.9, 67.8 and 68.1.12.

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UL 1018 PDF
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