Redditor finds heavy block of iron shavings inside cheap PSU, also appears to lack safety protections
Redditor finds heavy block of iron shavings inside cheap PSU, also appears to lack safety protections
That's one way to bypass quality control.
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I just looked this brand and model up and don't see it yet, and I don't see it on the side of the housing, so I'm gonna guess this doesn't have a UL listing. That's usually a good starting point to see if it's reputable.
Relying on a UL logo isn't much protection as you must trust that the company is being honest in using it. Best bet is to rely on a company's reputation, which may not result in you getting a quality product, but it should be safe at the very least.
UL listing is more than just a logo on the product. They run a public database where anyone can verify the certification.
https://www.ul.com/services/digital-applications/ul-certification-database
Good to know. Thanks for sharing the link
You also get audited, although that could just be for medical equipment, but sure.