GEMS ACT COMPLIANCE:
CHECK TESTING RESULTS JULY TO DECEMBER 2015
1. Purpose
This report presents the results of check tests of models of GEMS products finalised between
1 July and 31 December 2015.
2. Background
Check testing refers to activities undertaken to ensure that models of GEMS products meet the relevant determination’s GEMS level requirements, often referred to as minimum energy performance standards or MEPS; and the energy efficiency claims of manufacturers and suppliers. Check tests are conducted on behalf of the GEMS Regulator by National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accredited or affiliated laboratories either in Australia or overseas. Further information is available from the GEMS Check Testing Policy.
3. GEMS Products Check Tested
The GEMS Regulator finalised the check tests of 41 models of the following nine GEMS products:
GEMS Product / No. ModelsSelf-ballasted compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) / 10
Clothes washing machines / 8
Computers / 5
Incandescent lamps / 5
Air conditioners / 3
Computer monitors / 3
External power supplies / 3
Household refrigerators and freezers / 2
Dishwashers / 2
Total / 41
4. Check Test Results
Twenty-four of the 41 models (59%) met the relevant determination’s GEMS level requirements and the energy efficiency claims of manufacturers and suppliers at the completion of Stage (1) check testing. Seventeen models (41%) did not.
GEMS Product / Stage 1 Pass / Stage 1 FailSelf-ballasted compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) / 0 / 0% / 10 / 100%
Clothes washing machines / 7 / 88% / 1 / 12%
Computers / 5 / 100% / 0 / 0%
Incandescent lamps / 0 / 0% / 5 / 100%
Air conditioners / 2 / 67% / 1 / 33%
Computer monitors / 3 / 100% / 0 / 0%
External power supplies / 3 / 100% / 0 / 0%
Household refrigerators and freezers / 2 / 100% / 0 / 0%
Dishwashers / 2 / 100% / 0 / 0%
Totals / 24 / 59% / 17 / 41%
In accordance with the GEMS Check Testing Policy, registrants of the 17 models failing the Stage (1) check test were given the choice to arrange for Stage (2) check testing or elect to cancel the registration of the models.
The registrants of five models: four self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamps and one clothes washing machine chose to arrange Stage (2) check testing that subsequently found those models met the relevant requirements and claims of the manufacturers and suppliers. No further action was required.
Twenty-nine models (71%) in total therefore met the relevant GEMS level requirements and energy efficiency claims of manufacturers and suppliers at the completion of Stage (1) and Stage (2) check testing. Twelve (29%) did not. The following graph depicts the percentages for each GEMS product.
Details of the 29 models that passed Stage (1) or Stage (2) check testing are included at Attachment“A”.
5. GEMS Regulator Responses
In relation to the 12 models that did not meet requirements or claims, the GEMS Regulator responded as follows:
5.1. Cancel registrations
The registrants of 12 models elected to cancel their registrations. Attachment “B” details these models and the reasons for the cancellations.
6. Registration Issues
A number of models of GEMS products were unregistered at the time of check testing. The GEMS Regulator worked with manufacturers and suppliers of these models to ensure GEMS registration requirements were met.
7. Monitoring and Enforcing Compliance
The GEMS Regulator reminds all suppliers of GEMS products of their obligations under the GEMS Act 2012. The GEMS Regulator, assisted by GEMS inspectors, monitors compliance with the GEMS Act via a GEMS Compliance Monitoring Program of check testing and market surveillance. Further information is available at energyrating.gov.au.
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Attachment A. The 29 models that passed Stage (1) or Stage (2) check testing.
GEMS Product / Brand / Model Number /Air conditioner / TCL / TAC-18CHSA/BY4
Air conditioner / Temperzone / ISU 159KYD / OSA 159RKTH
Clothes washing machine / Beko / WMY 8068 LB1
Clothes washing machine / Fisher & Paykel / WH8060P1
Clothes washing machine / Panasonic / NA-140VG4WAU
Clothes washing machine / Miele / WKR770 WPS
Clothes washing machine / Miele / WKG130
Clothes washing machine / Miele / WDA110
Clothes washing machine / Daewoo / DWD-FD1452
Clothes washing machine / Samsung / WA10H7200GW
Computer / Toshiba / Satellite L50D-B
Computer / ACER / Aspire XC-603
Computer / MSI / AE222 (MS-AC11)
Computer / ASUS / EEE Book1 - X205T
Computer / HP / 14N243TU (N243TU)
Computer monitor / BenQ / GW2255
Computer monitor / Lenovo / Think Vision T2224p
Computer monitor / Asus / VX239H
Dishwasher / Samsung / DW-FG520W
Dishwasher / Smeg / SA4510X1
External power supply / Delta / ADP-36EH C
External power supply / Huntkey / HKA06519533-8L
External power supply / Shenzhen Longtenghui Electron Equipment Department / ZXT137
Household refrigerator/freezer / Fisher & Paykel / RF522ADX4
Household refrigerator/freezer / LG / GN-407GSL
Self-ballasted CFL / E-Star / ESSP25W65E27
Self-ballasted CFL / Philips / 14w Tri Tube warm white
Self-ballasted CFL / GE Lighting / FLE20HLX/827/B22/T2
Self-ballasted CFL / GE Lighting / FLE12HLX/827/E27/T2
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Attachment B. The 12 GEMS registrations cancelled by the GEMS Regulator
Registration / GEMS Product / Brand / Model / Registrant / Cancelled / Reasons /NCF0159 / Self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamp / E-Star / ESSP9W27E27
8w Mini Twist warm white 6500K / Sunny Australia Lighting / 09/07/2015 / Failed to meet:
· colour appearance
· minimum lumen maintenance
· minimum life
· maximum premature lamp failure rate
· minimum true power factor
QCF0101 / Self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamp / Envirolux Lucci / XEU48-15R80 E27 4000K
15W Globe R80 Cool White / Beacon Lighting (Wholesales) Pty Ltd / 20/08/2015 / Failed to meet:
· minimum switching withstand
QCF0102 / Self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamp / Envirolux
Lucci / XEU48-15R80-E27 2700K
15W Globe Warm white / Beacon Lighting (Wholesales) Pty Ltd / 21/08/2015 / Failed to meet:
· minimum efficacy
· minimum lumen maintenance
· maximum run-up time
NCF0255 / Self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamp / olsent / FE-IISB-18W 2700K
18W Spiral Warm White / Big W / 03/08/2015 / Failed to meet:
· colour appearance
NCF0262
1707 / Self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamp / olsent / 3P414-BC-40K
14W Tri tube cool daylight 4000K / Megaman Lighting Australia Pty Ltd / 11/09/2015 / Failed to meet:
· maximum premature lamp failure rate
· minimum life
NCF0274 / Self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamp / olsent / FE-AU-15W 2700K
15W Globe warm white / Big W / 03/08/2015 / Failed to meet:
· colour appearance
· minimum efficacy
· minimum lumen maintenance
· maximum premature lamp failure rate
· minimum life
NIN0010 / Incandescent lamp
MV halogen non reflector / OSRAM / Halogen Classic A ES
64543 A ES 42W 240V B22D/BC / OSRAM Australia
Pty Ltd / 22/09/2015 / Failed to meet
· lifetime
o required 2000 hours but measured 912 hours
AIN0071 / Incandescent lamp
MV halogen non reflector / OSRAM / Halogen Classic A ECO FR
64544 A ECO FR 53W 240V frosted E27/ES / OSRAM Australia
Pty Ltd / 22/09/2015 / Failed to meet:
· lifetime
o required 2000 hours but measured 1996 hours
· lumen maintenance
o required 80% but measured 79.7%
QIN0016 / Incandescent lamp
MV halogen non reflector / GE / 100W 240V D0
Halogen GLS clear B22 / GE Lighting Australia Ltd / 12/11/2015 / Failed to meet:
· lifetime
o required 2000 hours but measured 1100 hours
QIN0046 / Incandescent lamp
ELV halogen reflector / FOZZ / HALO ecohalogen 35W
GU5.3 12V 36D / Beacon Lighting (Wholesales) Pty Ltd / 05/11/2015 / Failed to meet:
· lifetime
o required 2000 hours but measured 552 hours
QIN0052 / Incandescent lamp
ELV halogen reflector / olsent / Q35 MR16/CG/36
Halogen Reflector MR16
Dimmable 12V / GE Lighting Australia Ltd / 14/12/2015 / Failed to meet:
· lifetime
o required 2000 hours but measured 912 hours
AAC1378 / Air conditioner / Pioneer International / GTIO-100A6/GTE-100A6 / Pioneer International / 05/11/2015 / Failed to meet:
· AEER at rated capacity by -18%
· ACOP at rated capacity by -8.1%
· Capacity (Cooling) by -40.3%
· Capacity (Heating) by -38.3%
· AEER by -41.4%
· ACOP by -36.4%
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