BS EN 61558-2-3:2010

What is BS EN 61558-2-3 - Ignition transformers for gas and oil burners about? 

BS EN 61558-2-3 is a British standard which deals with the safety of ignition transformers for gas and oil burners. Ignition transformers incorporating electronic circuits are also covered by BS EN 61558-2-3. 

BS EN 61558-2-3 applies to fixed single-phase air-cooled (natural or forced) associated dry-type transformers used in the ignition systems of gas and oil burners. The windings may be encapsulated or non-encapsulated.  

Who is BS EN 61558-2-3 - Ignition transformers for gas and oil burners for? 

BS EN 61558-2-3 on transformers and power supply units is helpful for: 

• Manufacturing units 
• Residential and commercial areas 
• Military bases 
• Automobile industries 
• Telecommunications industry 

Why should you use BS EN 61558-2-3 - Ignition transformers for gas and oil burners? 

It is essential to have access to reliable guidelines which help in safe, and effective manufacturing, and use of transformers and power supply units.  

BS EN 61558-2-3 provides manufacturers with the general requirements, general notes on tests and marking along with the steps for protection against harmful ingress of dust, solid objects and moisture which allows them to effectively deal with the safety of ignition transformers for gas and oil burners.