How to choose the right mechanical and electronic floor scales
Floor scales will help you control your weight. With their purchase you will be less likely to gain extra pounds. When buying, you should pay attention to many nuances. Purchasing the device taking into account all the important parameters will make the operation as comfortable as possible. But which is better - mechanical or electronic floor scales? And how to choose the right scales for the house? Let's try to understand.
mechanical
Have the simplest mechanism, which actuates the spring, equipped with a scale for measurements. The device is not designed to obtain accurate data and, usually, has an error within 0,5-1,2 kg. Thanks to the simple design, floor mechanical scales rarely break, and they will not be difficult to return to working order. They are easy to use, durable, are inexpensive, however, they are not able to provide the most accurate information about body weight - the result will be approximate.
electronic
Such devices have much greater functionality, displaying high-precision data. There are the following types of electronic floor scales:
- On a mechanical base with an electronic display. They are distinguished from mechanical models by a liquid crystal screen, designed to output digital data.
- Electric scales. The degree of error in them is significantly reduced due to the electronic component.
- New generation digital devices. Allow a complete diagnosis of body weight, a base of four sensors gives the most accurate information about your weight.
The choice of floor scales should be made, based on that, how accurate the body weight information is.
What to look for when buying
How to choose floor scales for the house? What to look for when buying?
Housing material
- Plastic - has the lowest cost, light and at the same time strong.
- Glass - looks attractive, but even declared as impact-resistant material can break as a result of falling.
- Natural stone - organically complements the interior of the bathroom, but there may be difficulties in transfer.
- The metal is unpleasantly cold to the touch.
- The sleek wooden body gives a pleasant tactile sensation, in addition, the strength of the device is available.
Maximum weight and measurement error
Normal weight threshold for most models -120-160 kg. Household scales with a different limit (100-220 kg) are issued much less often.
Measurement error is typical for devices. Pay attention to this option when buying.
If it is important for you to monitor even minor changes in your weight, it is necessary to choose digital units with the minimum error.
Memory capacity
Modern models are able to store data from multiple users (to 10 persons). Such devices are convenient for a large family, each member of which will be able to track the individual dynamics of weight change.
Additional features
Picking up electronic scales, pay attention to the additional features of the selected model:
- Determination of body mass index. To obtain the result of calculations, you must specify certain parameters, including your gender, age, height. In the absence of this feature, you can do the calculations yourself, using the formula BMI = body weight (kg) / growth2 (m).
- Calculation of the percentage of adipose and muscle tissue. The function is based on the difference in electrical resistance of body tissues. An imperceptible discharge of current passes through the user's body, which reveals their approximate ratio.
- Automatic user selection.
- Wireless monitor: visually impaired people do not have to bend over, to view digital values on a small display.
- Automatic on and off.
How to use it correctly
The following rules must be observed when using the devices:
- Overloading the appliance must be avoided, which can lead to breakage.
- Proximity to the radio- and electrical appliances can cause disruption of the stable operation of electronic scales.
- When weighing, stand straight and still, feet should be dry, so as not to slip.
- A damp clean cloth is suitable for cleaning scales. Aggressive detergents can damage the coating.
- If the appliance fails, turn it off, wait a few minutes and turn it on again.
