BS EN 60335-2-55:2003+A11:2018 PDF Download

The safety of electrical appliances used with aquariums and garden ponds for domestic and similar purposes, with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V, is explicitly addressed in the safety standard BS EN 60335-2-55:2003+A11:2018. The range of appliances covered by the standard includes sludge-suction devices, automatic food dispensers, aquarium heaters, and aerators. It comprises equipment designed for use in stores, light industries, farms, and other settings where it might be dangerous for the general public.

The standard concentrates on addressing risks connected to these devices and equipment that are encountered by all users. However, it does not expressly address children using the appliance while playing with it, very young children using it, or young children using it unattended. It is understood that vulnerable people can have unique requirements that call for additional safety precautions above and beyond what is provided by this standard.

It's vital to keep in mind that appliances intended for use in automobiles, ships, or aircraft can be subject to additional regulations as set forth by national health authorities, labor protection authorities, and other similar authorities in various nations. Pumps, other portable immersion heaters, aquarium and garden pond lights, outdoor appliances with power inputs over 100 W, appliances used only for professional purposes, and appliances used in unique circumstances like corrosive or explosive environments are all exempt from the standard.