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  1. Expert Member
    MALCOLM TAYLOR | | #1

    It doesn't look like they have a ULC rating. You should probably call them to find out.

  2. GBA Editor
    Martin Holladay | | #2

    Malcolm,
    According to several online sources, Airfoil electrical boxes are UL-rated. Is the ULC rating in Canada a separate rating that requires independent testing?

  3. user-723121 | | #3

    Canada has a different grounding requirement (grounding strap) than does the US. We do not offer a Canadian compliant product at this time.

    1. Zmerahn | | #7

      Hey Doug,

      Are you still producing these? I am having a hard time finding them and would really like to use them.

  4. Expert Member
    MALCOLM TAYLOR | | #4

    My understanding is that if UL products are manufactured to Canadian standards they then get a ULC label. They may be approved, but as they haven't get any distributers in Canada, may not have bothered.
    https://www.trade.gov/td/standards/markets/Western%20Hemisphere/Canada/Canada.pdf

    I have noticed differences between American and Canadian boxes. One is that ours have a tab running from the face screw back to the ground nut so the cover plate is grounded.

    Because this seems to be a confusing issue, I'd suggest they easiest way to confirm they are approved is a call to Airfoil.

  5. GBA Editor
    Martin Holladay | | #5

    Thanks, Doug. (For GBA readers who don't know Doug McEvers: he is the inventor of the Airfoil box and the founder of Airfoil, Inc.)

  6. lance_p | | #6

    Doug, that's a shame! That's a nice looking set of products you have there!

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