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Wylex RECSW2S

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This is a 100 Amp 2 pole switch with enclosure to suit meter tails.


After having taken a small sample of the plastic enclosure, and holding it in a pair of pliers, then applying a small cigarette lighter flame.....


the sample burned giving off black acrid smoke and it did not self extinguish.


Should we be concerned?


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    This is also interesting. It is (was) used in many plastics including ABS.


    www.greenfacts.org/en/flame-retardant-decabde/l-2/index.htm


    I have a feeling this might be something to do with it, you will see that the resons given for its removal are "may" and "perhaps" rather often. Very curious.


    In the list of unintended consequences, the dead hand of the EU appears very often. IF this is the problem, and it may well not be, and it is going to take a great deal of time to fully find out and one may never succeed, one can see why making anything at all is now a minefield. A fully metal REC2 is obviously indicated, and perhaps changing all of those fitted? Of course when you look at the limitations on paint on products too....
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    This is also interesting. It is (was) used in many plastics including ABS.


    www.greenfacts.org/en/flame-retardant-decabde/l-2/index.htm


    I have a feeling this might be something to do with it, you will see that the resons given for its removal are "may" and "perhaps" rather often. Very curious.


    In the list of unintended consequences, the dead hand of the EU appears very often. IF this is the problem, and it may well not be, and it is going to take a great deal of time to fully find out and one may never succeed, one can see why making anything at all is now a minefield. A fully metal REC2 is obviously indicated, and perhaps changing all of those fitted? Of course when you look at the limitations on paint on products too....
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