EN 60335-2-41:2003
(Main)Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-41: Particular requirements for pumps
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-41: Particular requirements for pumps
Deals with the safety of electric pumps for liquids having a temperature not exceeding 90 deg C, with a rated voltage of not more than 250 V for single-phase and 480 V for other appliances. Examples of appliances within the scope of this standard are aquarium pumps; pumps for garden ponds; sludge pumps; submersible pumps; table fountain pumps; vertical wet pit pumps. Pumps incorporated in appliances are not covered by this standard unless a specific reference is made.
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-41: Besondere Anforderungen für Pumpen
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-41: Règles particulières pour les pompes
Deals with the safety of electric pumps for liquids having a temperature not exceeding 90 deg C, with a rated voltage of not more than 250 V for single-phase and 480 V for other appliances. Examples of appliances within the scope of this standard are aquarium pumps; pumps for garden ponds; sludge pumps; submersible pumps; table fountain pumps; vertical wet pit pumps. Pumps incorporated in appliances are not covered by this standard unless a specific reference is made.
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-41. del: Posebne zahteve za črpalke (IEC 60335-2-41:2002)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 12-Jun-2003
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Apr-2006
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 61 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/TC 61 - IEC_TC_61
- Parallel Committee
- IEC/TC 61 - IEC_TC_61
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 13-Jun-2003
- Completion Date
- 13-Jun-2003
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 23-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2023
Overview
EN 60335-2-41:2003 (adopted from IEC 60335-2-41:2002) is the CENELEC European safety standard that sets particular requirements for electric pumps used in household and similar applications. It applies to pumps for liquids with a temperature not exceeding 90 °C and with rated voltages of up to 250 V for single‑phase machines and up to 480 V for other appliances. Typical products covered include aquarium pumps, garden‑pond pumps, sludge pumps, submersible pumps, table‑fountain pumps and vertical wet‑pit pumps. Pumps incorporated inside other appliances are excluded unless explicitly referenced. This part is intended to be used together with EN 60335-1 (General requirements).
Key Topics
- Electrical safety and insulation - requirements to prevent electric shock during normal use and single‑fault conditions.
- Scope and ratings - limits on liquid temperature (≤ 90 °C) and rated supply voltages (≤ 250 V single‑phase; ≤ 480 V others).
- Construction and materials - guidance on sealing, corrosion resistance and suitability of materials for liquid exposure.
- Ingress protection and sealing - protections for submersible and splash‑exposed pumps to maintain safety when in contact with liquids.
- Thermal and overload protection - measures to avoid overheating and motor damage under blocked‑rotor or stalled conditions.
- Mechanical safety - guarding of moving parts where relevant and assessment of hazards from rotating components.
- Marking, instructions and documentation - required labeling, intended use, installation and maintenance instructions to ensure safe operation.
- Testing and conformity - harmonized test approaches as a supplement to the test specifications in EN 60335-1.
- Regulatory alignment - the standard supports compliance with the Low Voltage Directive and addresses relevant Machinery Directive safety aspects where electrical risks predominate.
Applications and Users
Who uses EN 60335-2-41:
- Pump manufacturers designing household and garden pumps and submersible units.
- Design and compliance engineers ensuring products meet European safety requirements.
- Test laboratories and certification bodies performing conformity testing and CE marking assessments.
- Distributors and product managers who need to verify safe use instructions and labeling.
- Regulators and procurement teams specifying safety criteria for household pump products.
Practical benefits:
- Ensures consistent safety performance across a wide range of consumer pumps.
- Helps manufacturers achieve CE compliance and reduces regulatory risk.
- Guides product design for durability in liquid environments and user safety.
Related Standards
- EN 60335-1 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 1: General requirements (to be used in conjunction).
- IEC 60335-2-41 - International counterpart.
- Relevant EU directives referenced: Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and aspects of the Machinery Directive (98/37/EC) as noted in the standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 60335-2-41:2003 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-41: Particular requirements for pumps". This standard covers: Deals with the safety of electric pumps for liquids having a temperature not exceeding 90 deg C, with a rated voltage of not more than 250 V for single-phase and 480 V for other appliances. Examples of appliances within the scope of this standard are aquarium pumps; pumps for garden ponds; sludge pumps; submersible pumps; table fountain pumps; vertical wet pit pumps. Pumps incorporated in appliances are not covered by this standard unless a specific reference is made.
Deals with the safety of electric pumps for liquids having a temperature not exceeding 90 deg C, with a rated voltage of not more than 250 V for single-phase and 480 V for other appliances. Examples of appliances within the scope of this standard are aquarium pumps; pumps for garden ponds; sludge pumps; submersible pumps; table fountain pumps; vertical wet pit pumps. Pumps incorporated in appliances are not covered by this standard unless a specific reference is made.
EN 60335-2-41:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.120 - Domestic safety; 23.080 - Pumps; 97.180 - Miscellaneous domestic and commercial equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 60335-2-41:2003 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60335-2-41:1996/A1:2001, EN 60335-2-41:1996, EN IEC 60335-2-41:2021, EN 60335-2-41:2003/A2:2010, EN 60335-2-41:2003/A1:2004. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 60335-2-41:2003 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/95/EC, 2014/35/EU, 2014/53/EU, 73/23/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -- Part 2-41: Particular requirements
for pumps
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke -- Teil 2-41:
Besondere Anforderungen für Pumpen
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité -- Partie 2-41: Règles particulières
pour les pompes
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60335-2-41:2003
ICS:
13.120 Varnost na domu Domestic safety
23.080 ýUSDONH Pumps
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60335-2-41
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM June 2003
ICS 13.120; 97.180; 23.080 Supersedes EN 60335-2-41:1996 + A1:2001
English version
Household and similar electrical appliances -
Safety
Part 2-41: Particular requirements for pumps
(IEC 60335-2-41:2002)
Appareils électrodomestiques Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den
et analogues - Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke
Sécurité Teil 2-41: Besondere Anforderungen
Partie 2-41: Règles particulières für Pumpen
pour les pompes (IEC 60335-2-41:2002)
(CEI 60335-2-41:2002)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2003-05-01. CENELEC members are bound to
comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
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Ref. No. EN 60335-2-41:2003 E
Foreword
The text of the International Standard IEC 60335-2-41:2002 (61/2217/FDIS), prepared by the
IEC Technical Committee 61, Safety of household and similar electrical appliances, was submitted to the
Unique Acceptance Procedure and was approved by CENELEC as EN 60335-2-41 on 2003-05-01.
This European Standard replaces EN 60335-2-41:1996 + A1:2001.
The following dates are applicable:
- latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2004-05-01
- date on which national standards
conflicting with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2006-05-01
This part 2 has to be used in conjunction with EN 60335-1, Household and similar electrical appliances –
Safety – Part 1: General requirements. It was established on the basis of the 2002 edition of that standard.
Amendments and revisions of Part 1 have also
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