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Frequently Asked Questions
How are the external dimensions measured to categorise the different pieces of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE)?
As a general rule, it is proposed that the outer dimensions of a piece of EEE be measured in the ready-to-use state but without parts and accessories, such as tubes and cables. Power cables, whether fixed or removable, are also not measured with EEE. If the EEE has fixed retractable or folding parts (e.g., antennas or articulated arms), the EEE is to be measured in its most compact form to minimise these parts’ impact on the measurement.
EEE is classified as small if the largest dimension is less than or equal to 50 cm -- even if, for example, a flexible power cable has a length of 100 cm.
EEE is classified as large if the outer dimension is greater than 50 cm.
EEE is classified as small if the largest dimension is less than or equal to 50 cm -- even if, for example, a flexible power cable has a length of 100 cm.
EEE is classified as large if the outer dimension is greater than 50 cm.
What kind of Electrical and Electronic Equipment are electric hot water heaters classified as?
Electric hot water heaters are devices that use electric energy to heat the water contained therein. A rise in temperature occurs directly when water passes through an electric resistor (there are no fluids that exchange temperature with the water). Therefore, electric water heaters are included within category 4 (large devices).
Are means of transport for people or goods considered Electrical and Electronic Equipment?
The difference lies in means of transport that are official authorised and those that are not.
Examples of exclusion: lorries, cars, motorcycles, trains, ships, planes, and other means
of transport.
Examples of inclusion: an electric bicycle or an electric scooter that is not officially authorised.
Electric toy cars where 1 or 2 children can sit inside: This vehicle is considered, first and foremost, as a toy and it does fall under the Royal Decree.
Examples of exclusion: lorries, cars, motorcycles, trains, ships, planes, and other means
of transport.
Examples of inclusion: an electric bicycle or an electric scooter that is not officially authorised.
Electric toy cars where 1 or 2 children can sit inside: This vehicle is considered, first and foremost, as a toy and it does fall under the Royal Decree.