DON’T BE FOOLED: SIMILARITY IS NOT THE SAME THING AS TECHNICAL EQUIVALENCE.

Similarity Meaning

Feminine noun; characteristic, state or nature of what is similar; resemblance. Particularity of objects and / or similar things.

Meaning of Equivalence

Feminine noun; equivalent feature or condition. [Mathematics]; characteristic of quantities that have the same value; it is said of strength, weight etc. [Logic]; correspondence between two propositions that have the same truth value, that is, if one is true, the other will also be true.

Often, when we say that a product is similar, it means that it can be used for the same function, or in the same situation, but that does not mean that the product has the same technical characteristics, efficiency or quality of its components.

Stay tuned when ordering a particular product and being offered a similar in place. A good professional can determine if the similar can replace the product specified in all its technical characteristics with the same efficiency and quality. The choice of a good material is a factor that weighs a lot on the final result of a work, be it new or refurbished.

Sometimes the cheap is expensive. Demand products with recognized quality in the with references and that meets the standards. That is your guarantee.

Invest a little time in further research and, if in doubt, always consult a specialist.