Security
⭐ dangerous, it fails bad PE connection detection.
⭐⭐ insecure, it does not meet EN normative, but it passes bad PE connection detection, problematic PCB design (fire risk)
⭐⭐⭐ ok, but moderate liquid ingress protection (IP < 55), or it overheats
⭐⭐⭐⭐ ok, no manual stop button and/or no breaker
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ok
Quality
⭐ bad, weak thin plastic, cheap elements
⭐⭐ ok, but generally cheap materials, relays loaded to their limits (gap to current limit <10%), relays overheat capacitors (short life of the product)
⭐⭐⭐ average
⭐⭐⭐⭐ ok
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ perfect quality and design
Functionality
⭐ product does not work properly
⭐⭐ works below rated speed (< 95% of declared speed)
⭐⭐⭐ generally works
⭐⭐⭐⭐ extra functionality (energy counter, display with parameters, etc)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ hi-end functionality, not common at other products
Value for money
⭐ expensive and ineffective
⭐⭐ expensive
⭐⭐⭐ average
⭐⭐⭐⭐ good price-quality ratio
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ perfect
2 replies on “Stars rating system explained”
Consider adding an overall rating.
Something similar to TUV ratings for tires or cars’ quality is welcome.