Xiaomi Yeelight Ceiling Light - Australian Standard

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  Clear on 24/10/2018 - 09:23

  They're not AU certified and AU stores cannot legally sell them here, but it's legal for us as consumers to import them for our own use. Not all electricians will check if it's certified or not. It really depends on how competent they are.

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    bremo on 24/10/2018 - 09:39

    +1

    Honestly, I’ve been following these discussion for a long time and I’m tired of anecdotes, opinions and analogies. Where is the legislation actually written down?

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      Clear on 24/10/2018 - 09:39

      For which part?

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        bremo on 24/10/2018 - 09:46

        +1

        What does 'certified' mean? Is that the C-Tick? RCM Mark? The following link does say it is illegal to sell, but doesn't say anything about being illegal to install or to purchase as a consumer directly form overseas.
        https://www.chsmith.com.au/Wiki/Ctick.html

        Nothing against you at all… I have just never been able to find a satisfactory authoritative explanation about what is legal and what is not.

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          Clear on 24/10/2018 - 09:57

          +1

          @bremo: This is where it gets foggy. Unless I can be proven otherwise, no where in the law it specifically states that it's illegal for us as consumers to buy and import products overseas without certification for our personal use. If there is no mention of it being illegal one would assume it's legal?

          As for electricians I believe that can vary on the state level (again I could be wrong) but for VIC I would assume it would be a requirement of COES.

          The only way you'll ever truly get the correct answer is if you contacted the relevant bodies yourself and ask. My comment below has a link explaining the Electrical Act with the relevant bodies at the state and federal levels.

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      Clear on 24/10/2018 - 09:45

      +1

      For the importing with the intention of selling, hiring etc. is covered under the Electrical Act of 1945 with easy to read facts here, and here for the facts by SAA themselves.

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  ds4 on 24/10/2018 - 09:29

  Buy from the au company. They carry an ABN. So anything happens, blame them. Insurance will cover as you purchased it from an Australian company.

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  Haxxa on 24/10/2018 - 09:45

  So I installed one of these (28w Yeelight) and they are not certified for several reasons and any self respecting sparky will not install it.

  Reason 1. Has no Earth connection, all lights must be fitted with Earth and the base has no connection even though it is metal.
  Reason 2. Rated for 220v (not 240v), produces inductor noise when run on 240v and audible when higher (240-250v).
  Reason 3. The base has exposed 240v contacts and without earth connection on base, the base could become live in event of a fault.
  Reason 4. No Certification or Approval, (not that it would be certified anyway).

  Regardless, I love this light, I have it controlled via Home Assistant and it works a treat, awesome app and very useful remote and scheduling features. Just keep in mind its NOT legal. (For peace of mind I added an Earth Lug to the base of the unit, but I wouldn't recommend this)

  Basically buying any light outside Australia will not be certified and likely will not meet standards, if you want to be sure buy within Australia.

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  Ryanek on 24/10/2018 - 10:00

  +1

  That is why smart bulbs like LIFX are more expensive. Certifications can be expensive.

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  asa79 on 24/10/2018 - 11:29

  Nope