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Question: I bought this scale to weigh my parrot. I didn't realize it needed to be calibrated. What household item are you using to calibrate it?
Document: Believe me, I am not especially picky. If something works, I'll work with it. I'm amused at reviews of items which express disappointment with something that never claimed to be what it wasn't. (Hand mixers that aren't stand mixers, etc. )But this piece of trash is a different matter entirely.Perhaps it works well after it is calibrated but BE ADVISED that you must calibrate it first! You need a 1000 gram item to do this. Sorry, I don't happen to have a 1000 gram item that fits on top of the tiny surface of this item.
That's why I bought a scale - to weigh things.So, if you don't have a calibration weight, you are SOL.Regarding the small size of this item, normally I am a &#34;small is beautiful&#34; person, esp. for kitchen items (I have a tiny kitchen) but too small is too small, and this item is too small. You need a weight with a minimum surface area to balance bowls of flour, for example. This baby doesn't fit the bill.If all you want is a reasonably accurate kitchen scale, go elsewhere.
I bought this scale to weigh earrings that I make by hand to make sure they are light enough to be worn comfortably. This scale does not come with specific instructions and while using a scale may be less than complicated, instructions are still not a bad idea. That is the only reason this scale got a 4 instead of a 5. The readout is clear. It does what it is suppose to do and is accurate.
You'd think they'd make then square so they won't roll.I will update my review much further after calibration weights arrive. Until then, it does seem like a relatively accurate scale for most user's needs. This scale was made in China, and states on the bottom not to be used in trade. I will feel more comfortable using it to weigh my products after I do calibration. Other's say they don't calibrate, but I cannot use a scale unless it has a calibration process which is in use for weighing ingredients. My measures are critical according to the FDA, so I gotta do what I gotta do.
The only bad thing I can say about this scale is that it needs to be calibrated! I didn't know that when I bought it and since I didn't want to go out and buy the weights for it, I used stuff around the house. Yes, I'm cheap, but very creative lol. It works perfectly now!
Great product! Easy to use. I really like the compact size & that the 2 protective clear hard plastic covers can be used as trays if needed to place items into when weighing. I also bought calibration weights & this scale was perfect out of the box.
I needed something with a little more accuracy than my 1 gram scale. This one fits my needs very well. It is well protected with it's tray and cover. I also tried using it with the cover in place and was disappointed with my ignorance. This is a gem and the price is right. If I broke mine, I would replace it with the same one.
I use it to weigh the coffee for my espresso and pour over coffee brew. It does exactly what was specified and what I needed. I'm very pleased with the scale it couldn't be better.
The scale is very nice, perfect size and ready for use when arrived. It is easy to use. to keep it clean, I just use a small plastic bowl, tare it then weigh your item.
If you are wondering what standard to purchase this is one that I recommend:American Weigh Scales 1KGWGT Calibration Weight Scale, 1000gm Capacity.Note, you do not need that standard to check accuracy - any calibration standard between .1 grams and 2kg will let you know if the scale is accurate. You do, however, need a 1kg (1000 gram) standard to perform a calibration. One good indication that you do need to run a calibration is if the display shows an OUTZ, which means that zero has shifted and it is no longer accurate.Overall this scale has a plethora of features and, when calibrated, is highly accurate.
Answer: find something in your house like a bag of being or some sort of item that has the weight on it and place it on your scale if the scale reads the same as the item it is OKnickel weighs 5 grams you can use it for something small