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Default PAT / safety-testing - domestic lighting?

Dave Plowman (News) wrote:

In article ,
wrote:
I'm fairly sure leaded solder is not permitted under ROHS. If the
bulbholder is earthed the luminaire is class I, if compliant. Someone
else can comment on the shade.


Thought the restrictions on leaded solder were only for H&S in production.
Not final use.


Not at all. The main perceived danger is during and after disposal,
e.g. lead and cadmium leaching from landfill. I don't have the
expertise to judge whether the concern is justified.


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