I just recieved my unit. Is there a reason the brown wire has a sticker with "GND" printed on it? Brown is hot (UK) if I'm not mistaken?
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Brown is hot. Blue is neutral. Yellow green is ground. Labeling is mistake.
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Hello, Looks like Amazon might have a UPC code crossed, I'm not even sure where this picture came from. Sorry for the confusion.
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Mine came the same way. It seems like it was some sort of discounted "open box" option. I didn't really mind though, as the price was low and the unit worked fine.
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First, this a DC lamp. Brown is positive and blue is negative, which is usually grounded in vehicles. If by HOT you mean the positive, it is the brown wire.
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The unit only requires three conductors to supply the unit. Two of the conductors are energized (hot) and the third is a grounding conductor. If you elect to use a cable with black, white and (green or bare), the white wire should re-identified on both ends with black tape to identify the wire as being hot. White insulated conductors normally indicate that the wire is a "neutral"" or in code terms "a grounded conductor". Thus the need to re-identify the white wire as hot.
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It's stupid.. Was there a resistor in your original unit (there was in mine). If so, you have to solder it in series with the wire that goes from one side of the unit to the other. Just look at the wiring diagram. Since I can't open mine and don't have the instructions, you just have to follow the diagram. Sorry I can't help more.
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I read someone's post on a another tv that said the "small cosmetic damage" was nothing more thing some sticker residue. Here's to hoping mine comes in that good of condition too. I'm saving over $200 buying this way.Keep in mind, if the item is being listed as Very Good by Amazon, chances are, the cosmetic damage isn't too bad. Now, if it had said 'structural damage', I'd be more worried.That's just my take on it.
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I was wondering the same thing. Why get it somewhere else when you could get it directly from the manufacturer. It's a bunch of bull if you ask me.
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Honestly I had the same problem. the wires aren't lined up right. you have them matched incorrectly. hard to know without a diagram. I had someone help me with a lead tester. that helped to at least identify the hot wires. then you just match them up to the right ones on the unit.
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It absolutely is not, no UL listing symbol. My cousin is an electrician and he confirmed it for me. That said it hasn't burnt my place down.... yet.
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Hey Josh,Mine does have a reddish indicator light when I plugged it in and set the temperature I wanted. Is yours not showing that??
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I just bought this detector, and I saw your question pop up. I checked the unit before I installed it, however, I could not find any UL stamp or sticker on the device, so I'm assuming its not. It does have a CE sticker, so it is certified European Union, I think the two standards are very close, but I could be wrong. Hope this helps!
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I have not taken it out of the box. Website had model SP0260BT and they sent me a Box with SF0260E T on front of box and first # on sides and a typed little white sticker placed on the over made in China. So I am not sure if is even the model I ordered
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In America, answers stating that yellow/green stripe is "ground" are correct (green wire in USA). Regarding the other two wires (brown and blue), even though it's AC and to remain standardized, the "brown" wire is considered "hot" (Black wire in USA), and the "blue" wire is considered "neutral" (white wire in USA). Thus, "green/yellow" wire connects to USA "green", "brown" wire connects to USA "black", and "blue" wire connects to USA "white". If you're confused, my apologies...just Wikipedia it...Wiki even has pictures!!!To summarize, green/yellow to GREEN, brown to BLACK, and blue to WHITE.Just a footnote,the other connection will work....it's just not "standard". In America, answers stating that yellow/green stripe is "ground" are correct (green wire in USA). Regarding the other two wires (brown and blue), even though it's AC and to remain standardized, the "brown" wire is considered "hot" (Black wire in USA), and the "blue" wire is considered "neutral" (white wire in USA). Thus, "green/yellow" wire connects to USA "green", "brown" wire connects to USA "black", and "blue" wire connects to USA "white". If you're confused, my apologies...just... » Read More In America, answers stating that yellow/green stripe is "ground" are correct (green wire in USA). Regarding the other two wires (brown and blue), even though it's AC and to remain standardized, the "brown" wire is considered "hot" (Black wire in USA), and the "blue" wire is considered "neutral" (white wire in USA). Thus, "green/yellow" wire connects to USA "green", "brown" wire connects to USA "black", and "blue" wire connects to USA "white". If you're confused, my apologies...just Wikipedia it...Wiki even has pictures!!!To summarize, green/yellow to GREEN, brown to BLACK, and blue to WHITE.Just a footnote,the other connection will work....it's just not "standard". « Show Less
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Hello how are you Dear I just receive my item and during whene I put in the power it stop and make noise like (puk) means it's look like 220 power not 110 should you right on the item during whene the person will buy should have a question about the power please try to do something for me please send a email about it its damage now .Thank you I will not send a good feedback thank you again .
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A fellow brave soul! <g> I took the plunge as well, my unit arrived today. Won't get it hooked up until tomorrow - update to follow!
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I have no idea. maybe there is something on their website? fwiw mine is still as good as the day i got it :)