Energy efficiency requirements
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2. From 1 January 2023—
(a)the power source efficiency of welding equipment must not be lower than the values set out in column 2 of Table 1; and
(b)the idle state power consumption of welding equipment must not exceed the values set out in column 3 of Table 1.
Table 1
Power source efficiency and idle state power consumption
| Minimum power source efficiency | Maximum idle state power consumption | |
|---|---|---|
| Welding equipment powered by three-phase power sources with DC output | 85 per cent | 50W |
| Welding equipment powered by single-phase power sources with DC output | 80 per cent | 50W |
| Welding equipment powered by single-phase and three phase power sources with AC output | 80 per cent | 50W |