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Bathroom scales accuracy( mechanical v digital)
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kuepper
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My old 'mechanical' scales can be reset to zero if necessary before weighing so I've always thought them accurate. However they've got embarrassingly scruffy looking so I just bought a 'digital' weightwatchers brand scale from Argos. Much to my surprise/horror there's a 7lb discrepancy between the 2 readings. I was going to dispose of the mechanical one but now not sure, how do I know which I can trust?
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kuepper said:My old 'mechanical' scales can be reset to zero if necessary before weighing so I've always thought them accurate. However they've got embarrassingly scruffy looking so I just bought a 'digital' weightwatchers brand scale from Argos. Much to my surprise/horror there's a 7lb discrepancy between the 2 readings. I was going to dispose of the mechanical one but now not sure, how do I know which I can trust?0
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Spoonie_Turtle said:kuepper said:My old 'mechanical' scales can be reset to zero if necessary before weighing so I've always thought them accurate. However they've got embarrassingly scruffy looking so I just bought a 'digital' weightwatchers brand scale from Argos. Much to my surprise/horror there's a 7lb discrepancy between the 2 readings. I was going to dispose of the mechanical one but now not sure, how do I know which I can trust?
You're only recommended to use them on flat hard surfaces anyway which I have and I only used them in precisely the same spot, still ~7lb difference (9st 11lbs mechanical v 10st 4lbs digital)
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i had a mechanical scale and it was out by a small amount per kg. Unfortunately it added up until it looked like I was 10 kg less-than reality. I recommend using scales in another location - find one in a pharmacy or supermarket and it will tell a lot.
It might be useful to weigh a known weight like a dumbell.0 -
kuepper said:Spoonie_Turtle said:kuepper said:My old 'mechanical' scales can be reset to zero if necessary before weighing so I've always thought them accurate. However they've got embarrassingly scruffy looking so I just bought a 'digital' weightwatchers brand scale from Argos. Much to my surprise/horror there's a 7lb discrepancy between the 2 readings. I was going to dispose of the mechanical one but now not sure, how do I know which I can trust?
You're only recommended to use them on flat hard surfaces anyway which I have and I only used them in precisely the same spot, still ~7lb difference (9st 11lbs mechanical v 10st 4lbs digital)savingfortomorrow said:i had a mechanical scale and it was out by a small amount per kg. Unfortunately it added up until it looked like I was 10 kg less-than reality. I recommend using scales in another location - find one in a pharmacy or supermarket and it will tell a lot.
It might be useful to weigh a known weight like a dumbell.0 -
Spoonie_Turtle said:kuepper said:Spoonie_Turtle said:kuepper said:My old 'mechanical' scales can be reset to zero if necessary before weighing so I've always thought them accurate. However they've got embarrassingly scruffy looking so I just bought a 'digital' weightwatchers brand scale from Argos. Much to my surprise/horror there's a 7lb discrepancy between the 2 readings. I was going to dispose of the mechanical one but now not sure, how do I know which I can trust?
You're only recommended to use them on flat hard surfaces anyway which I have and I only used them in precisely the same spot, still ~7lb difference (9st 11lbs mechanical v 10st 4lbs digital)savingfortomorrow said:i had a mechanical scale and it was out by a small amount per kg. Unfortunately it added up until it looked like I was 10 kg less-than reality. I recommend using scales in another location - find one in a pharmacy or supermarket and it will tell a lot.
It might be useful to weigh a known weight like a dumbell.
My floor surfaces are varnished wooden floor boards so very rigid. Known weight is a good idea if I could borrow a heavy one from somewhere, it would have to be heavy to get the mechanical scale moving a reasonable amount, though not sure where I'd get something like that from. Are scales in pharmacies etc checked for accuracy?
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