The material I weighed seemed to stick to the weigh pan. Any suggestions for this and also keeping the scale on long enough seems to be a problem
329314
One never weighs material on scale directly, one has to buy small wax paper or other weighing paper. As far as not staying on , it should stay on as long as you are weighing something. It will turn off once the scale isn't being used
329315
Place a sheet of paper/wax paper on the little pan before use. I encountered this problem when weighing out my nutritional supplement powders. Balance a small square pane of glass or acrylic panel on top of the pan provided and place your sample on top. Anything that sticks can be scraped off and recovered using a razor blade.
329316
I encountered the same problems while weighing my supplements and nootropics. I just try to keep pressing on every few seconds. If that doesn't work, I click the button that changes the unit of measure until it goes back to grams again. I also try to weigh my stuff quickly as the scale does tend to turn off after a while even while weighing something. As for the stuff sticking to the scale, I don't know. Maybe I need to get small wax paper?
329317
Here is a trick that ammo reloaders use for scales with static cling. You guessed it, a dryer sheet. Rub the pan with a dryer sheet.
452664
I put a bag on the scale and zeroed the scale. I then poured material out of the bag. The scale have me a negative weight
874557
Mine stays on Lbs. and will not switch to KG. Ok by me. I can't get it to display KG. Tried changing batteries and everything I could think of. Sorry
1410020
I have no way to verify accuracy since I don't have nist traceable standard weights. Precision seems OK. I have noticed that the scale sometimes doesn't want to zero. I'll turn it on and it moves away from zero (I have seen it go higher and lower). When it does this the zero may wander as much as 10 lbs. Eventually the scale stabilizes. I have not contacted the mfg. I find this annoying but am willing to live with it since it rarely happens.
1651038
I suppose it' possible that you have a damaged or faulty scale, but make sure you have it placed on a firm, hard, level surface before using it. I have calibrated my scale with two of my doctors, both of whom have similar, but larger electronic scales & both matched perfectly with mine. However, another, old fashion "weighted" scale was "light" by several pounds.
1506111
I answered this incorrectly before. It seems when the scale is moved it does need to be re-calibrated so to speak. It won't be accurate at first weigh, but get on it again and it will weigh correctly.
321491
Sorry your having problems. I set-up two profiles on mine, the first on did just fine but the second one did like yours. After a couple of trys and adjusting where I stand on the scales it started working right. The scales have to be level, feet dry and covering the silver circles completely. Hope this helps!
1313539
Get the calibration weights. They are an absolute MUST with inexpensive scales. This one is pretty accurate. I reweighed the same mass 5 times and got the same reading each time.
1155848
I was finding the same problem. We kept playing with the weight and the top ring. It was a long pain but once you get everything at the right height/ weight it won't stick as much.
229878
I had the same issue. I purchased the weights to properly calibrate but still nothing. In my honest opinion, this scale is trash. Sorry
1310058
No Problems, If you adjust the small screw on the left of scale, you will get a proper weight. took me about 20 minutes to get it set right.
130890
There is something wrong with your scale I have two both 1st on scale are correct I would send it back for an a new one once you get it back you will love it.
830837
I would try to take the battery out then place it back in. I know for sure that the results I receive is accurate because after weighing myself for about a week, I went to the doctors and the scale read exactly the same. I do know that where you store your scale is also major. The bathroom is not good. The moisture and hot steam will disrupt it's normal function. I had one similar and the bathroom destroyed it. I hope this was helpful.
236768
The scale does not do well with small changes in weight. If you were to trickle you would need to tap the scale to give it a couple of grains of change before it will register a new value. I am not sure if its a sensitivity issue or I was just impatient with waiting for the screen to update. If you trickle you would need to lift the measuring pan up and set it back down again after you toss a little powder.
230256
We have weighed at home and then went directly to our gym and weighed on their balance scale. The weights "seem" to agree. We have done this several times with the same results.
187557
I had the same problem and contacted EatSmart. They instructed me to stand on the outer sides, look straight forward (not down) and count to five at least. They then suggested that I very gently steady myself against the wall. I didn't trust that weight. They sent me a less sensitive model that does not track. That worked with no problem. But I kept the original since my wife could use it. Now, I have discovered that touching the wall does not appear to make a difference so I check my weight first on the less sensitive scale and then on the tracking scale, the latter always reads .2lbs less so I am confident that touching the wall is ok.I hope this helps. The EatSmart customer service was outstanding. I had the same problem and contacted EatSmart. They instructed me to stand on the outer sides, look straight forward (not down) and count to five at least. They then suggested that I very gently steady myself against the wall. I didn't trust that weight. They sent me a less sensitive model that does not track. That worked with no problem. But I kept the original since my wife could use it. Now, I have discovered that touching the wall does not appear to make a difference so I check my weight first on the less sensitive scale and then on the tracking scale, the latter always reads .2lbs less... » Read More I had the same problem and contacted EatSmart. They instructed me to stand on the outer sides, look straight forward (not down) and count to five at least. They then suggested that I very gently steady myself against the wall. I didn't trust that weight. They sent me a less sensitive model that does not track. That worked with no problem. But I kept the original since my wife could use it. Now, I have discovered that touching the wall does not appear to make a difference so I check my weight first on the less sensitive scale and then on the tracking scale, the latter always reads .2lbs less so I am confident that touching the wall is ok.I hope this helps. The EatSmart customer service was outstanding. « Show Less
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I used a tape measure... Weight isn't always accurate; I've found. Build/measurement is more important.