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seca 700 - Mechanical Column Scale with Eye-Level Beam
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Brand | seca |
Color | Red |
Recommended Uses For Product | Mechanical Scale |
Weight Limit | 500 Pounds |
Material | Plastic |
About this item
- 500 lbs capacity
- Measuring rod included
- Built in transport castors for easy mobility
- The optional measuring rod with a range from 23.62 to 78.73 inches for time-saving weighing and measuring in one step
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Product Description
With a capacity of 500 lbs, the seca 700 mechanical column scale is an ideal solution for weighing overweight patients. This is due partly to the generously proportioned, low platform. The slip resistant cast iron base and anti-tip column design also allows patients to be safely measured and weighed. The scale is printed on both sides, allowing both patient and nurse to read the weight.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 20.5 x 20.5 x 61.5 inches; 40 Pounds
- Item model number : 700
- Department : Mechanical Physician Scales
- Date First Available : September 16, 2003
- Manufacturer : Seca Scales
- ASIN : B001394XE6
- Country of Origin : China
- Best Sellers Rank: #177,908 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household)
- #21 in Mechanical Bathroom Scales
- Customer Reviews:
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Price | $240.00$240.00 | -19% $127.40$127.40 List: $156.72 | $129.00$129.00 | $201.00$201.00 |
Price Per Unit | $240.00 / Count | — | $129.00 / Count | $201.00 / Ounce |
Delivery | Get it as soon as Monday, Apr 1 | Get it as soon as Monday, Apr 1 | Get it as soon as Monday, Apr 1 | — |
Customer Ratings | ||||
Accuracy | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 |
Easy to use | 4.0 | 4.7 | — | 4.4 |
Easy to read | — | 4.7 | 3.7 | 4.2 |
Sturdiness | 4.5 | — | — | 3.6 |
Value for money | 4.4 | — | 4.0 | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Patient Aid | OnlineSports | Center Aisle LLC |
material | Plastic | Rubber | Rubber | Alloy Steel |
max weight capacity | 500 pounds | 550 pounds | 440 pounds | 390 pounds |
readout accuracy | — | 0.2 | — | 0.25 |
weight | 40 pounds | 10.71 pounds | 6.3 pounds | 29.3 pounds |
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Customers like the quality and accuracy of the scale. For example, they say it's well-built, has a good heft, and the lower gauge is aluminum and robust. Customers are also happy with weight measurement, and appearance. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of assembly, performance, weight, and value.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the scale. They mention that it is well-built, has a good heft, and is of high quality design. The lower gauge is made of aluminum and robust, making it durable. Customers also say that the scale works great and is attractive.
"The Seca 700 with 220 measuring rod is of high quality design and build, beautiful to look at, accurate and unerring in its measurements when..." Read more
"...This is built well enough that I expect it to last a lifetime. There isn't any spring to wear out or get sticky at certain weights etc...." Read more
"...but it's well built, seems very durable, and seems like it will last for a long time. Only time will tell, I guess, but so far so good." Read more
"...The build quality of the scale is good. It seems very robust and the look is of a high quality professional instrument...." Read more
Customers like the accuracy of the scale. They say it seems very accurate, and is consistent every time. Some reviewers also mention that the quality and accuracy are everything they were looking forward to.
"...This provided great accuracy as the magnets attached firmly to the metal platform so I was able to get a perfectly straight up and down (vertical)..." Read more
"...This is one super fine dead on accurate scale. My old spring scale would give me readings all over the place...." Read more
"Accurate and easy to use. Yes, the assembly instructions could be better, which is why it is not a five star item...." Read more
"...It is seemingly both accurate and precise. The readings seem consistent over time even with moving the riders back to zero each time...." Read more
Customers like the weight measurement of the scale. They say the calibration is simple, accurate, and easy to track daily weight. The scale is also perfect for monitoring weight changes and is easy to read at eye level. The balance beam is easy, and the weights were calibrated already.
"...The balance beam is easy to calibrate, but to get it absolutely perfect, you'll want to spend some care and attention...." Read more
"...That's it. Height calibration is even easier: Set a height on the rod, use a tape-measure or other verifiable measuring source and check the..." Read more
"...Also, it's easier to read your weight at eye level than look down at your feet. Based on online reviews I read, the Seca 700 is best of breed...." Read more
"...Yhe height bar is useless to me so I didn't install it on the scale...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the scale. They say it looks good, is well designed, and has an eye candy appeal. They also say the fit and finish of the product is very good. Customers also mention that the scale is light off-white color.
"...700 with 220 measuring rod is of high quality design and build, beautiful to look at, accurate and unerring in its measurements when properly..." Read more
"...It seems very robust and the look is of a high quality professional instrument.Assembly was pretty easy...." Read more
"The scale, once assembled, is very nice. It's well finished, and attractive to look at I guess, as scales go...." Read more
"...The design is absolutely top-notch...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the health personal care product. Some mention it's very easy to put together, the instructions are pretty clear, and the mechanism is all fairly simple. However, others say that the directions could have been much clearer, the pictures are hard to decipher, and there are no instructions for use.
"...For me, the device went together easily enough and with a tiny bit of head scratching I was able to figure out which screws belonged to each step of..." Read more
"...Scale specifics: Assembling it is a breeze. Just follow the directions exactly. This thing is well built...." Read more
"...And yes, the measuring rod is not immediately intuitive to install or to double check after installation with a tape...." Read more
"...The instructions were pretty clear to me...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the scale. Some mention that it's not so heavy that you couldn't just pick it up and move it, it gives your actual weight, and it'll give you no more than 3 pounds of weight discrepancy. However, others say that it is bulky, isn't calibrated, and each time they step on it, they see a different weight.
"...They are sheet metal screws and not large ones. When I installed the first one it stripped out with very little effort, the second one went in fine...." Read more
"...It's not so heavy that you couldn't just pick it up and move it if you needed to...." Read more
"...It does take up a fair amount of space, and you obviously can't stash it in a drawer or under a bed when not in use, so you need to figure out ahead..." Read more
"...The lighter weight is smooth moving and stable - very easy to see partial pounds and it stays put when you get off...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the scale. Some mention that it works well, is easy to assemble, and works great in a company gym. However, others say that it does not work properly, calibrate, or give varying results. Some customers also report that the balance beam does not working.
"...only gravity working on it, this scale corrected itself and appears to be perfect. The manual doesn't mention any of this...." Read more
"...If it isn't easy to calibrate, or accurate, and gives varying results, it's better off that you don't have it at all, as it makes your product look..." Read more
"...I setup the new one and it worked perfectly. No more +/- 3lbs and right on the money for weight...." Read more
"This is a great product. It works as intended and was easy to setup once it arrive (some assembly is required, but it was very easy to put together)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the scale. Some mention it's very good value, while others say it'd be better off with another scale.
"...Yet it is far less expensive than Detecto scales and appropriately priced above Health-O-Meter models that do not offer the same fine features...." Read more
"...A very good value. Have had it a month and very happy with it." Read more
"...Overall I'm very pleased with this scale. It was a tad more expensive, but it's well built, seems very durable, and seems like it will last for a..." Read more
"...The Seca 700 is a very accurate and well-built scale and is not overly expensive, given its excellent performance. It was easy to assemble...." Read more
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I was initially a little concerned about purchasing this scale based on the 1 star reviews indicating accuracy and other problems after assembly, but I'm glad I decided to give it a try for myself. This scale is NOT that hard to assemble if you are willing and able to concentrate for about 10 minutes and follow the diagrams provided carefully. I'm convinced that those complaining about difficulty of assembly and quality problems (with the exception of those who called CS and received a true defective diagnosis) simply failed to concentrate and properly assemble and calibrate the device correctly.
For me, the device went together easily enough and with a tiny bit of head scratching I was able to figure out which screws belonged to each step of the process. The most tricky part was in attaching the height rod because the fixture that attaches to the column has a sliding mechanism inside it (this allows for post install calibration) that obscures the screw holes. But with a bit of fiddling I realized and corrected my errors.
After this, I spent about 20 minutes carefully calibrating both the weight and height readings because I want the most precise and accurate measurements I can get as I work in the fitness and fat loss industry and I track my own weight and height carefully each day (yes, folks... height DOES matter; even for adults because it does fluctuate based on rest/hydration levels and your height is a major factor in determining the appropriate amount to eat for various purposes).
The balance beam is easy to calibrate, but to get it absolutely perfect, you'll want to spend some care and attention. As others have noted, using your thumb and forefinger to stabilize the beam balance indicator by pinching it level with the stabilizing loop (on the far right of the beam mechanism) is the secret to a perfect calibration and more speedy and precise weight measurements each day. My scale came very close to perfect out of the box, but I wanted it to be dead-on so I spent extra time adjusting it. After making my adjustments with the scale zeroed out I also weighed several dumbbells and weight plates and found it to be precisely accurate with all.
To calibrate the height rod, I set it to 60", extended the measuring slide (this is the top piece that fits over the user's head), and then used a high quality electrician's tape measure that has a magnetized tip (which attached itself firmly to the platform) and measured from the platform to the measuring slide to determine the delta between the current assembled measurement and a true measured 60". This provided great accuracy as the magnets attached firmly to the metal platform so I was able to get a perfectly straight up and down (vertical) measurement between the platform and the measuring slide. Note the difference (e.g. tape measure results in 60.25" so you know you must adjust the rod .25" lower to get a true 60" reading). From there, you unscrew the screw that holds the measuring rod to to the attachment fixture slightly, adjust up or down as appropriate and remeasure. Rinse and repeat until satisfied.
I have been using this scale for a few days now and I'm finding my ability to weigh myself with precision is getting better and faster as I begin to get a feel for the behaviors of the balance beam and the most appropriate reactions to the feedback it gives; basically I am improving my technique at working with the scale.
If you have a bit of patience for assembly, calibration and general learning curve and you're looking for high quality materials, precise accuracy and absolute repeatability, I highly recommend this scale. It is not only beautiful, but I have complete confidence in its outputs, accuracy over time (i.e., this scale won't get "friendlier" as the batteries wear down), and durability.
This is one super fine dead on accurate scale. My old spring scale would give me readings all over the place. Depending on how I stepped on the scale it would vary as much as 5 to 7 pounds. I got tired of that so I bought this SECA 700. The point I am getting to here and the title of this review is now I can see a direct correlation between what I eat on a given day and the immediate result in my weight. If I eat a donut and have pancakes for breakfast and my weight is up 1/2 pound the next day I can see that. If I cheat a little bit I can see a 1/8th or 1/4 pound difference. Yesterday I went back on my program, for example fresh squeezed orange juice, fruit including honeydew melon and pineapple, all that I want in the morning, and then a big salad for lunch with a skinless chicken breast with mustard and no bread. Then for dinner I usually have some steamed vegetables with a piece of broiled fish. At night time my snack is either more fruit, or a big bowl of hot air popper popcorn no salt or butter added. Anyhow, yesterday I did breakfast and lunch that way, but by the time I got home; after 9PM I decided it was too late to eat so I had zero calorie yogurt in a frozen fruit shake with 1/3 cup of nuts blended into almond/walnut milk and added cinnamon. I got up this morning and I was down a pound and a half. I didn't even go to the bathroom yet.
So back to the scale. The reason why a scale this accurate is so important is that you are constantly faced with the truth. You can't say, like you do when you have a crappy scale, "Oh it doesn't matter if I eat that donut and that pie, because the last time I did that I stepped on the scale the next day and I was down a pound. WRONG, the scale lied to you. So without accurate data you cannot ascertain the correct diagnosis.
Scale specifics: Assembling it is a breeze. Just follow the directions exactly. This thing is well built. The only thing that I think is a weak point is the two screws that hold the two big tubes together. They are sheet metal screws and not large ones. When I installed the first one it stripped out with very little effort, the second one went in fine. I realize that by going to the local home center I can get two stainless sheet metal screws that are slightly larger and created a new tight fitting screw hold. The other parts of the tube have welded machine thread nuts on them. The one thing I have to say is that the two tubes fit together so precisely that you could actually use it without any screws and it won't have any play in it; so I am getting critical here.
This is built well enough that I expect it to last a lifetime. There isn't any spring to wear out or get sticky at certain weights etc. so it not only will last a long time, it will also maintain its accuracy. Overall highly recommended.
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