What is BS EN 60838‑2‑3 – Miscellaneous lampholders about ?
BS EN 60838‑2‑3 is a standard that discusses particular requirements of lampholders for double-capped linear LED lamps for Miscellaneous lampholders.
BS EN 60838‑2‑3 applies to lampholders for double-capped linear LED lamps intended for building-in (to be used for general lighting service and with caps as listed in Annex A). Lampholders within the scope of BS EN 60838‑2‑3 do not include heat management.
Double-capped linear LED lamps can also be used with lampholders originally been designated for other technologies. The requirements for these lampholders are covered by separate standards.
Who is BS EN 60838‑2‑3 – Miscellaneous lampholders for ?
BS EN 60838‑2‑3 on miscellaneous lampholders applies to:
- Manufacturer of miscellaneous lamp holders
- Electrical engineer
- Suppliers and distributors of lampholders
Why should you use BS EN 60838‑2‑3 – Miscellaneous lampholders ?
Lampholder for the linear double-capped LED lamp is a flexible lamp holder in which the base of each holder is rigidly mounted in the luminaire but which has one or both of the lampholders so designed as to allow axial movement of the contacts.
BS EN 60838‑2‑3 guides you with the miscellaneous lampholders that ensure the protection against the electric shock which is ensured when a lamp is inserted into a lamp holder at an angle not greater than 5° from the axis of the normal inserted position of the lamp. Lampholders incorporating a rotating part is tested with this part in the position of normal lamp insertion.
As a user of BS EN 60838‑2‑3, you are ensured of the quality of the products as the products has gone through various tests such as earth continuity test, humidity test, insulation resistance test, electrical strength test, mechanical strength, glow wire test and needle flame test.
As a user of BS EN 60838‑2‑3, you can be confident that the products consistently meet and exceed quality expectations.