I saw all the comments regarding the mirror "moving by itself," and the answer is, it's weighted, from what I hear, a pain. Solutions?
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EASY! Get a small piece of foam - we used thin slice of carpet foam that is tapered so it gets a little thicker towards one end - and keep it stuck gently at bottom - mirror stays in place no problem. I have a 10X mirror stuck on the Ott mirror on one side and 15X (scary!) on the other - 15X is heavier so it definitely tends to tilt mirror but foam keeps it in place nicely and no trouble to do it. Takes a second. You could use any relatively stiff foam or even plastic or aluminum foil - anything you have that won't harm the mechanism. best wishes!
2035640
Here's what I do - I stack two cotton cosmetic rounds (the kind used to remove makeup) on top of each other and slide them between the bottom of the mirror and the frame. Works like a charm in keeping the mirror from flipping and easy to remove and replace when you want to flip to the more magnified side of the mirror.
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It is some sort of a mechanical interface with bolts and friction involved. It did not fit my external mirror, so I have not installed it yet. I am thinking how to fix it using other means. If you do not want to spend a lot of time trying to figure out how to fix it - do not buy.
1934476
I had the same thing happen, They said that the reflection device had moved or broken. It was expensive to repair.
492253
On the first mirror I bought over a year ago, the mirror angled up & down easily by just pushing it. However, after about 9 mo it wouldn't stay in position. It's a plastic pivot with detents for each position. Toilet Tree sent me a new unit and the design is similar but much tighter. After you mount it to wall you just push/pull to the angle desired. You are not missing anything. It remains to be seen how it holds up over time.
2032539
You must have a different mirror than the one pictured. I have the one pictured, and it is NOT lighted.
976761
You are right- You will want to remove it carefully. It takes some prying. There are clasps that also hold the mirror. But I didn't break anything removing the old one and this was my first time doing it.
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Yes, I have the exact same problem. The mirror looks just like a circus mirror. It is scratched and distorted. When you tap on it, it sounds like plastic. There was a protective piece of plastic on it but I tore that off and If there is another plastic coating on it, it is stuck so well that I cannot find an edge to peel it off. I have used a flash light and gone all the way around the edge looking for one. I am extremely disappointed. I have emailed the seller to see if there is a plastic coating on it and what the trick is to getting it off otherwise, no way the mirror can be used.
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Mine does the same...intermittently. I don't know why. I have ascertained that it is NOT BROKEN. Just stuck. I keep tapping my foot lightly in the center of the scale until it shows 3 zeros. 00.0 Then I am able to weigh myself and get a proper reading. I weigh myself twice to be certain. Good luck. It is moody but, A great scale in general.
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At first I stood the regular way on the scale but you are right--it is hard to balance that way--especially since I am tall and have long feet! So then I started weighing the other way (horizontal). You do cover up the wt. window, but I found that if I step off quickly and then look at the window, the weight will stay in the window for a few seconds so you can see it. I found that by doing it this way, I got a more accurate wt. reading.
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I wanted it down facing but it came to far down on my mirror so I did it upward facing. My eye keeps wanting to change it and place it facing down ,I was told it could be done. It is very heavy looking also,but the chrome and design matched the other fixtures style in the bathroom.
993594
It is light and it falls over too easily. Had I kept the packaging, I would have returned it and the compact mirror as well.
1376131
As stated by others, the mirror is very light. You will notice its larger viewing diameter more than you will any weight concern. If you're a racer, then I'd want to get the diameter specs and relate drag coefficients. I like the mirror for its size from a comfort and safety perspective. If you're a racer and worried about air resistance, I'd consult with Olympic cyclists or competitive professionals.
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Mine is fine. I don't see any reason it would break unless somebody slams it shut and breaks the mirror.
1653643
I installed this in typical drywall, not into wooden stud. Because I used self drilling drywall anchors (available at all hardware stores & most discount stores - I used heavy duty, i.e. able to hold a 50 lb load, but could have used those for 15-25 lbs just fine), all I needed was a phillips-head screwdriver. The biggest challenge was determining the height to place it at. Here's what I did: I put the mirror on the base/extension unit (just screws on - easy). Then I held the base to the wall where I thought the height of the mirror would be right....then I extended the mirror to where I would typically stand to use it when it was extended (this may take a buddy to hold the base to the wall while you stand where you need to). With the mirror extended, I adjusted the height so that that part of my face that I needed in the magnifying mirror was centered. THEN I marked the upper and lower holes of the base on the wall...moved the base, screwed the anchors into the wall and screwed the base into the anchors with screws. The only glitch is that the screws that came with the mirror were longer than I needed for the anchors I had, so I used the screws provided with the anchor package instead. IF you decide you want to use the screws and non-screw-in anchors provided with the mirror, you'll need to find the correct location/height and mark the holes, then drill a hole large enough for those anchors to fit tightly before you use the screws provided. Just remember, measure twice before you drill/screw/cut. Take your time, it's pretty easy even for a beginner. And your local hardware person can also give you some advice if I'd made it more than a little confusing. Good luck.
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For this price, I would send it back. It sounds as if the screw or the hole that the screw goes into has been stripped. Hence, the mirror not keeping its horizontal position. I haven't had any problems with mine so far.
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I had the same problem. I replaced the balance bar and it helped a little. In time I just had to learn nothing perfect. U can Google it to. They call it the toilet bowl effect
1750901
fully extended the mirror exerts cosidrable strain on it's mount , I have installed ours on a backing plate that I made up, so that it would not dig into the gyprock wall that it is mounted on. as to your question I feel a dirll is definitley required.