My scale was delivered just 5 days ago, but it is greatly exceeding my expectations. It is both very precise and very accurate - and I have had no trouble using it even though it came with no directions that I could find.
First, to get accurate and consistent weights, you must use it on a hard surface, NOT on a rug, NOT on a towel or cloth of any kind. I use it on a dresser top.
Second, I've been able to control the units it uses by selecting them while the scale is initializing. It starts by testing the LCD display by showing all "8"s and LB/OZ/KG. Just press the ON button once to use KG and once again to get it to display LB/OZ.
Finally, as an engineer, accuracy is a big thing for me - and I have found it to be consistently accurate within 1.2 ounces. With a calibrated 10 LB 1.6 OZ weight, I find it never measures lower than 10 LB 1.5 OZ or higher than 10 LB 2.5 OZ. A calibrated 5 LB 4.7 OZ weight never measures lower than 5 LB 4.5 OZ or higher than 5 LB 5.0 OZ. And finally, a calibrated 15 LB 6.3 OZ consistently measures as either 15 LB 7.0 OZ or 15 LB 7.5 OZ. Certainly good enough to measure the weight of my cats. I've also found the scale is NOT sensitive to where the weight is positioned on it.
Update on 03/09/10 - this scale is still working out wonderfully. Still highly accurate and dependable.
BTW, one cat is calm enough to simply sit or lie on the scale. The other moves constantly, but stays still plenty long enough if I put two cat treats on the scale.
| Product Dimensions | 25 x 4.5 x 14 inches |
|---|---|
| Item model number | Y7150 |
| Batteries | 4 AA batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Target gender | Unisex |
| Minimum weight recommendation | 16 ounces |
| Maximum weight recommendation | 44 Pounds |
| Batteries required | Yes |
| Item Weight | 4.75 pounds |
