Floor scales in recent years have become a familiar attribute in almost every home. Modern women, trying to match the ideals of beauty, are biased in their own weight. In addition, weighing in accordance with the norm, - means to be healthy. Therefore, this device is a necessity if your loved ones suffer from serious chronic diseases: diseases of the endocrine system, disorders of the cardiovascular system, etc. Indications of weights, indicating an increase in weight, are a signal to change the diet.
Manufacturers offers us a huge range of these useful appliances. Which floor electronic scales are best to choose is an actual problem. What are the parameters to use when choosing?
Scales floor: mechanical or electronic?
Mechanical scales are simple in their device: they lack electronics, the weighing process is based on the compression-stretching of the springs. But from the point of view of mechanics, such scales have a high level of error (not exact indications). They are designed for a certain weight of people, and people with a lot of weight to use mechanical scales are not allowed. Well, most importantly, this type of scales is most often produced by small, unknown producers, which can not be found in the event of a breakdown of the balance. Therefore, we advise not to buy low-cost mechanical scales, but to purchase more accurate and reliable electronic scales.
Floor electronic scales with memory
Many models of electronic scales are equipped with a special device - a memory unit, which allows you to store the readings of the device that were previously. You can easily compare your current weight with how much you weighed, such as a week ago. Also, you can record the weight of several people, if your family is large enough.
Additional functions of the scales
Electronic scales have additional features depending on the brand and price. The most popular of them are:
- calculation of BMI ( body mass index ) - the ratio of height and weight;
- determination of the ratio of fat and muscle mass;
- Signal of a significant change in body weight.
There are also models of weights that analyze your parameters and give recommendations on the diet. It is clear that the cost of the scales with additional functions is higher than the price without them, so when purchasing the device, think about whether you are willing to overpay for something without which you can perfectly do without.
Design of scales
When we are surrounded by beautiful things, we get aesthetic pleasure. The question of design weights is important for many women. The industry offers us a wide range of electronic scales: plastic, metal, wooden. Scales with wooden
How to set up an electronic floor scales?
Calibration (adjustment) of electronic floor scales is carried out in accordance with the algorithm:
- setting the weighing limit;
- adjustment of the division price (up to 50 g).
How to check electronic floor scales?
To check the accuracy of the balance, place on the platform an object with a known weight to you and verify the indication of the board with real weight.