Is this scale affected by altitude? I can't have lost 14 pounds from sea level to 3,200 feet!
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I have no idea, I would suggest contacting the manufacturer or googling the words, "is a digital scale affected altitude" I can tell you its very accurate. Thats why I went on a diet and just lost 10 pounds! My old scale weighed me almost 5 pounds lighter than I was.. so if it is affected, it would still be accurate and it would be relevant to each time you weigh. Good luck!!
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If you did, sell the recipe, you'll become very wealthy! In the mean time recalibrate the scale and if it doesn't work send it back!
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I'm not a expert on this topic but did google your question and applied it to all digital scales and found this response: High altitude will affect your bathroom scale's accuracy. It will likely change about half of a pound. Celebrate your weight loss...Altitude should not affect a bathroom scale to any significant degree, certainly not enough to cause a 1.6kg difference in weight. Most bathroom scales use some form of spring based mechanism or sensor (for the digital scales). The measurement is based on how far you can depress the spring, air pressure has no effect on this sort of measurement. There are some minor technicalities, you are now further from the Earth's center of mass and you are also now moving slightly faster as the Earth rotates, but you would need a far more sensitive scale to measure any difference in your mass to detect these sort of effects. If your climate is now higher and drier you might need to watch the water intake as dehydration is much more likely and might account for the weight loss. I work at nearly 14,000ft a few times a week and need to make a real effort to drink more water as it is quite easy to become dehydrated, this makes the other effects of high altitude worse. Hope this helps!
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I have had this scale for two months and love it. Today it gives me an error message of 0-Ld and the weight swings wildly. Put in a new battery but it doesn't help!!! Can it be fixed?
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In my opinion I would return the scale to get your money back and spend it on another scale. This brand/model is not worth the time or money. It has to many glitches to even be useful and could detour your motivation if the reading is off to far (as was the case with mine - the 3rd one that is after returning the first 2!). Best of luck.
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Hi Angela, The Tanita has been one of the most accurate scales I've ever owned. However, just like other scales I've had it doesn't like to be moved. The accuracy, although only off by a half pound or less, takes a day or two before it gets steady again. Haven't figured out why... just does so, I try not to move it.
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I discovered after I had the same issue that I needed to press the scale quickly and let it "set". When you see the zero's on the display, you can then step on the scale and it will calibrate your weight. Hope this helps.
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When I purchased this scale it was already pre-calibrated. I just used it right away and have never had a problem with it being inaccurate!
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Yes, just be sure the scale is on a hard flat surface and don't move it in between weigh ins.
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Hello S_P. I own this Jolly Logic AltimeterOne. Before each flight, you press the red button to zero out the display. The Altitude displayed after you retrieve your model is in reference from where you launched it, not sea level. I love this handy little altimeter. I hope this helps.
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No! Altitude will have an effect on the air pressure, but going up or down an incline will not. The unit should be able to maintain a constant pressure.
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Hello Pavan. I understand you are experiencing difficulties with your product. Perhaps there is a reason for the fluctuation. Have you placed the scale on a steady surface, free of movement and/or vibration? For further assistance, you can contact me directly via email [esty@measupro.com] or telephone [855-797-2253]. Kind regards, Esty Smart Weigh Scales
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The scales are kinda sensitive & it depends on the size of your feet. For travel, just keep in mind it will vary by about 1.5 pounds. At home, I keep the scales in one place and stand on them on the middle of my feet. They are great but really best to see weight variations & total lost. Go to the doctor or get scales that are not digital if you're after a more exact weight.
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Hello Pavan.I understand you are experiencing difficulties with your product.Perhaps there is a reason for the fluctuation.Have you placed the scale on a steady surface, free of movement and/or vibration?For further assistance, you can contact me directly via email [esty@measupro.com] or telephone [855-797-2253].Kind regards,EstySmart Weigh Scales
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Unfortunately, I do not have the answer. I have only had the scale for 3 or 4 months and have not needed to reset it yet. If I can find my instruction book, I will look in there and will try to find the answer for you.
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This scale does not do oucnes until it's over a pound. I returned mine due to that fact because I needed the scale to be more for oucnes than just pounds.
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No I do not believe so. When you step on it the weight doesnt change (and I purposely moved the scale to see if I stood on it different or if I moved it around with my feet-) seemed to stay the same with no change.
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I've never put it on a scale, but I carry it in my pack while trekking and the weight is negligible. Weighs less than a cell phone for sure. It is just a plastic box with a battery and a small circuit card.
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I have experienced the same problem and finally had to have the scale replaced. I have had a replacement scale two weeks not experienced a problem So far.Respectfully,DR. Stephen