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DETECTO 439 Mechanical Physician Beam Scale with Height Rod
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- DETECTO: Medical Weighing Precision Since 1900
- VERSATILE USE. Perfect in hospitals, clinics, doctor’s offices, gyms, and even home use.
- INNOVATIVE DESIGN. Features readings from either side of the weigh beam for easy viewing.
- GUARANTEED QUALITY. 2 year warranty is provided for all defective products.
- Capacity: 450 lb x 4 oz, Platform Size: 14.75 in x 10.75 in, Overall Width: 17.5 in, Overall Height: 58.25 in, Overall Depth: 23.25in, Height Measurement Range: 24-84 inch / 60-212 cm, Height Graduation: 0.125 inch / 0.1 cm, Construction: Mild steel with powder coat paint finish
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 10.5 x 14.5 x 55 inches; 21.2 Pounds
- Item model number : 439
- Department : Mechanical Physician Scales
- Date First Available : August 10, 2003
- Manufacturer : Detecto
- ASIN : B00065EQJU
- Country of Origin : China
- Best Sellers Rank: #239,919 in Industrial & Scientific (See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific)
- #42 in Physician Scales
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Product Description
Detecto's physician scale model 439 features a height rod in inches and centimeters. The platform cover is easily removed for cleaning. The die-cast beam can be easily read from either side. Detecto continues to set the pace in the clinical scale industry, backed by over a century of leadership. Detecto physician scale features a time-honored reputation for rigid construction and precision engineering. This assures an unbeatably rugged product that guarantees accuracy and durability. Detecto scales are tested with weights traceable to the U.S. Bureau of Standards. Weight Capacity 400 lbs x 4 oz. Height Rod Adjust from 30"-78". Platform measures 14-1/2" length by 10-1/2" width.
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HONEST review of the DETECTO Physician Scale
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Customers like the quality, accuracy, ease of assembly, and weight of the professional healthcare scale. They mention that it's built well enough to wind up in an antique store 100 years from now, it gives accurate weight, and the instructions are in good English. They also like the value, and appearance. That said, opinions are mixed on the balance.
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Customers like the quality of the professional healthcare scale. They mention that it is built well enough to wind up in an antique store 100 years from now, it is precise and very high quality, and it should last for at least a decade. They also say that it works well and that it holds its balance very well.
"...or electronics to ever go bad- long term investment Sturdy enough for home use if not moved around much 15 minutes to put together..." Read more
"...The tower mount to the base is also good and strong...." Read more
"...It works perfectly! I am very pleased. I now have a very well-made, accurate bathroom scale at a much lower cost than I anticipated...." Read more
"...It holds its balance very well - no need to constantly adjust it as some others have reported...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the scale. They mention that it is a good accurate scale, easy to calibrate for accurate readings, and holds calibration nicely. The scale works well and gives repeatable readings for a given weight placed on it.
"...The build quality is sufficient for my purposes - an accurate and believable early morning daily weighing The mechanical nature plus the..." Read more
"...It is every bit as accurate and consistent as the scale in my doctor's office and the scale at the health club where I swim and sometimes lift..." Read more
"...the manual and had no difficulty with assembly and easily calibrated the scale. It works perfectly! I am very pleased...." Read more
"Size, shape and functionality are all great...." Read more
Customers find the professional healthcare scale easy to assemble. They mention that the instructions are in good English, and the scale is easy to set up and adjust. Some say that it is just like at the doctor's office and that the wrench to install came with the product.
"...moved around much 15 minutes to put together instructions in good english came with wrench to install the height..." Read more
"...I downloaded the manual and had no difficulty with assembly and easily calibrated the scale. It works perfectly! I am very pleased...." Read more
"...It was very easy to put together (with two people) and is accurate in providing one's weight...." Read more
"...Assembly was quick and easy. Instructions were good - and I consider it to be well made! It is not cheap but is a great value - and worth every cent!..." Read more
Customers like the value of the professional healthcare product. They say that it works and is reasonable value for the cost.
"...It is not cheap but is a great value - and worth every cent! Heavy gauge metal - cast parts - easy to assemble, adjust, use, and to read...." Read more
"...Well worth the cost." Read more
"...This scale should last for at least a decade which makes it worth the price. I'd recommend it to anyone who's serious about weight management." Read more
"...Great price, made in USA, and reads exactly the same if I step off and get back on. Couldn't say that about my old scale...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the professional healthcare product. They say it's well built, accurate, and gives their true weight. The balance beam is at eye-height, making it easy to keep watch and maintain weight control. The personal scale is easy to assemble and the best way to accurately measure your weight. Customers also say that there is never any fluctuation in weight when weighing several times in a row, and it' s excellent for managing their weight.
"...There is never any fluctuation in weight when weighing several times in a row, as is always found in the electronic scales...." Read more
"...Weights are accurate, but it's tough to accept this ridiculously poor level of quality control...." Read more
"...It accurately measured two weights, but I can think of a better way to spend 2 hours...." Read more
"...After calibration of the scale the weight will vary depending on whether you are standing with your head down or standing straight with your head up..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the product. They say it's very nice, a nice addition to any home bath or weight room, and fits/looks good in any corner of their home. The size, shape and functionality are all great, and it still looks brand new and in great shape with minimal maintenance. Overall, customers are happy with the product's appearance and recommend it to others.
"Size, shape and functionality are all great...." Read more
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"Well it looks great in the picture. I first had different tracking numbers given to me upon order, that were both inaccurate. That was fixed...." Read more
"...It's wonderful. Easy to put together. I know it's accurate, and I can even know what it reads when I don't have my glasses on!..." Read more
Customers appreciate the fact that the product is made in the USA. They mention that it is a great product and that the scale was made in America.
"I like the fact that the scale was made in America. It seems to be in excellent condition and seems to work fine...." Read more
"...Great price, made in USA, and reads exactly the same if I step off and get back on. Couldn't say that about my old scale...." Read more
"...Easy to assemble, and use. iT IS AMERICAN MADE, which is another great asset...." Read more
"As advertised. Well constructed and accurate. Not to mention American made. It's not too heavy either...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the balance of the professional healthcare scale. Some mention that it keeps perfect balance and correct weight, while others say that the unit they received has a slight tilt or lean. The balance needs adjusting, and it constantly swings.
"...It came bent, so even on a floor that is completely flat, it tilts to one side...." Read more
"...Repeats weights perfectly. The only flaw was a manufacturing one...." Read more
"...Detecto should feel ashamed this has their name on it. It constantly swings; the arrow hits the top and then bottom even with no one on scale...." Read more
"The scale was easy to assemble but it leaned to one side after assembly...." Read more
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Pros:
Exactly as shown
mechanical scale with no batteries or electronics to ever go bad- long term investment
Sturdy enough for home use if not moved around much
15 minutes to put together
instructions in good english
came with wrench to install the height measurement
easy to adjust exactly- I keep a dime sitting on the frame and trek it a fractional turn before using so I know it stays accurate
Cons
Workmanship and build quality is definitely lower than its big brothers I have used in medical clinics- but sufficient to do the work.
At first the rails are a little rough, and the castings are not as pretty Aluminum isn't as shiny as stainless steel but that does not interfere with function
hard to hook the union of upper to lower
works on carpet fairly well, but I will get a plywood square and some carpet anchors to sit it on to decrease slight movement with weight shift, something like the carpet adaptors for large stereo speakers
Overall
I am very pleased. The build quality is sufficient for my purposes - an accurate and believable early morning daily weighing
The mechanical nature plus the balance tune up every morning ( taking 30 seconds) helps me avoid a state of denial as to the consequences of diet choices
I will now stop throwing out dead electronic scales every couple of years and no more batteries in landfills for this.
It will last as long as me or longer.
Two notes on assembly: the mating of the upper hook to the lower scale rod is hard for big fingers. It stumped me for a few minutes, till I took a hemostat to grab and deliver the hook very easily. If you don't have a hemostat a long pair of needlenose pliers might work, but hemostats are useful and $5 on Amazon, buy a pair when you buy the scale.
Finally It was very satisfying to buy quality and durability Made in America which builds our economy rather than buying from other places and eliminating American jobs and continuing the erosion of the middle class.
Pros: Accurate, easy assembly, easy to use.
Cons: Did not come with manual or assembly instructions, however, they were available for download on the manufacturers website.