Comments on: Tips For Using Sensitive Electronic Scales

By: Bobby Lowe/carsonpass

Bobby Lowe/carsonpass — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:49:26 +0000

I have the Denver Instruments scale and found it worked far better after calling their service department and having them advise me how to adjust the sensitivity, which I did and I also have found the scalle must be turned on at least 2 hours before using itbut after doing this, it will hold a zero very well and measure oin 10ths of a grain, which I dribble in by hand; it will recognize the diference in two kernals of Varget.

By: steve podleski

steve podleski — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:31:31 +0000

With all these caveats, it’s a lot simpler, cheaper and faster to use a simple balance beam! I have used all the suggestions (except for keeping the room temp constant…with the cost of electricity,it’s too expensive to keep the room at a constant temp and I can’t wait three hrs before everything steadies out) and the electronic scales still drift during dribbling

By: Pao

Pao — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:38:32 +0000

I have a Vic-123 myself. I do notice some of the issues you mentioned, but overall I think the unit is unbeatable for the street price. Some people breath like a cow. Control your breathing is important.