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Detecto 439 Eye-Level Beam Height Rod Scale - White
MFI Medical (6355)
98.4% positive feedback
Price:
$287.00
Free shipping
Returns:
30 days returns. Seller pays for return shipping.
Condition:
Detecto 439 Physician Scale Features. Detecto 439 Physician Scale Specifications. The rod and the weigh beam sit eye-level on top of a heavy-duty platform and the scale is made of sturdy steel with a tough electrostatic powder paint finish.
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About this product
Product Identifiers
BrandDetecto
MPN439
Ean0842569022150, 0809161133103
GTIN0842569022150, 0809161133103
UPC0842569022150, 0809161133103
eBay Product ID (ePID)10033160167
Product Key Features
Maximum Weight Capacity350lbs.
Display TypeAnalog (Mechanical) Scale
FeaturesSmart Scale, Height Handle
TypePhysician Scale
Additional Product Features
Custom BundleNo
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Ratings and Reviews
Most relevant reviews
- Jan 15, 2018
I finally own a real physician scale!
After countless years of being weighed at the doctor’s office, and countless years of using non-balance-beam type scales, I have finally arrived. Each of the various small platform spring scales I have had in my home over the years has been super INACCURATE. I could step on and off five times consecutively, and at best, get the same weight twice. What better solution than a mechanical beam scale that can be “zeroed” or “calibrated” right there at eye level? If the person weighing oneself cannot calibrate the scale right there with the adjustment balance screw, extra pounds are the least of that person’s problems. I love it. It’s easy, it’s stylish, it’s authentic, and it’s repetitively accurate. Good product. Thanks for making it available to me.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jan 29, 2016
Good, but with some caveats
We recently moved across the country and had to leave some things behind. One of them was an old, bulky doctor's scale that we used every day. Why did we still use an ancient doctor's scale in this day and age? Because regular bathroom scales, even the more expensive ones, are just amazingly inaccurate, seemingly never displaying the same weight twice, even during the same weighing session. Old-fashioned doctor's scales simply work better. But they tend to be expensive. So when I came across the Detecto 439 at only about US$150 and with generally very good reviews, I ordered it. Shipping was prompt via UPS, and it came in a big, heavy box. I had feared that the scale might LOOK like an old-fashioned doctor's scale, but be a lightweight, flimsy modern-day implementation of one. Not so. The 439 is a sturdy, heavy metal piece of gear. Putting it together is simple. Six screws is all it takes, and then making sure the draft rod inside is hooked up properly. Initially, the scale seemed a huge disappointment as you literally couldn't take a breath or shift a fraction of an inch when standing on the base without the scale showing a different weight, like several pounds different. It was so bad as to render the scale useless. That's when I remembered a loose metal hook in the box that I thought was some sort of packaging fastener. I laid the scale on the floor to look at its innards, and found that the errant leftover S-shaped hook was actually one of the scale's hangers that had fallen out during shipping. I put it back in, and now the scale worked properly. Whew! That said, I still think the Detecto 439 is sort of "nervous." You really need to stand very still on the narrow base to get a reading that I feel can be trusted. Yes, it's quite sturdy, but it's also nowhere near as solid as our old doctor's scale which felt much more trust-worthy and precise. Overall, the Detecto 439 is good and well keep it and try to get used to it, but you still get what you pay for, and $150 isn't very much for a big, heavy piece of equipment like this one. A couple of final things: we still haven't figured out how to extend the hight rod assembly so that an adult's height can be measured. There must be some secret mechanical handshake. And the customer satisfaction card that came with the scale and urged users to go online and report is exclusively geared towards corporate customers.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Apr 05, 2016
Brings back memories of childhood doctor visits
Assembling this item is frustrating until you realize that the toolkit is hidden inside the base of the unit. But after that, it is surprisingly easy to put together. You'll need a large flathead screwdriver to calibrate the balancing mechanism. However, it is very accurate, but pooped my bubble about my recent weight loss as my old bathroom scale was more than 3 lbs light.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- May 05, 2020
Best price I was able to find.
Quality product. Problem is height rod is maxed out at 4 feet. Hardly of any use to an adult. Otherwise a fine addition to my gym. Assembly was straight forward. I used a rubber band to lift the hook and drop it over the rod in the base, then cut the rubber band to remove it. Height scale is useless unless you are under 4 ft tall.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Sep 02, 2018
True weight
I love this scale. My digital scale had a mind of it's own. It weight could change to something different in 5min. This scale is perfect everytime. The company is great to work with, Thank YouVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jan 04, 2018
accurate
extremely accurate (I tested it with 5# weights and 10# weights). Accurate to 1/4#. Very easy assembly. nothing else you would want or need.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- May 24, 2016
Reliable and consistent
I have an electronic scale that sounded like a good idea but I can step off and step right back on and my weight can change by any amount up to 20 lbs. This scale weighs you the same, unless your weight actually changed.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Aug 09, 2018
THE LIGHTER, THE BETTER.
Perfect Weight Reading. Didn't Realize I Was 25 lbs Overweight. Yeeks!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Oct 29, 2019
cost is very reasonable.
much better that the step on type, make sure you have room for it. i do and it's great.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Nov 18, 2021
I'm Happy With This Scale!
First of all, for all those saying that the height only goes to 4 ft - there's a red button you press to expand the rod as high as you need. I had no problems putting this scale together, but, I had a couple minor things to figure out. The top portion 'undercarriage" had a U-shaped piece of metal dangling and upon inspection, I saw a thin white bar above it w/a slight dip - I simply took my screw driver and lifted the U-shape back on the bar. to settle in the dip. The most important step is to calibrate - I found a Detecto video online that was helpful - if the balance bar is too high, turn the calibration screw away from you; if the balance bar is too low, turn the screw towards you. Lastly, I had to tweek the screw as little as 1/4 turn to get the arrow dead-center. I'm very happy with it, and, delivery was about a week earlier than indicated!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
