The use of weighing scales that do not pay attention to the maintenance of the weighing scale will cause damage or spesific error to the instrument. The essential thing that often happens when the scale is broken is that the reading of the measuring scale becomes inaccurate.
In addition, another damage is the measurement scale that cannot display the results of the scales. Before that, in the previous article, we also explained how to solve a broken digital scale, if you have a problem with a digital scale, please read our previous article.
Scales have many benefits for use in various purposes. Every health facility must have a weight scale. At schools, it is also recommended to have a minimum weight scale of one unit to monitor the growth of children. Even at home, they have used their own weight scales for their needs. The use of weighing scales that do not pay attention to the maintenance and care of the tool will cause damage or error to the tool. Here are some things you can do to fix a broken scale.
How to Repair a Broken Manual Scale
Before we repair the tool, first check the problem and diagnose the damage to the tool. What kind of damage to the scales. Next, we can only take action to find out how to repair the scales or handle the damaged scales.
To overcome some problems regarding scale damage, there are two steps that can be taken as follows:
1. Reset Weighing Scale
If the problem with the scales is the scale of the pointer that is not accurate/precise. For example, the scale shows a number that is larger or smaller, far from the weight it should be. So, we can calibrate or reset at the bottom of the scales the reset button. Turn the reset gear to position the needle back to zero.
2. Carefully Disassemble the Tool
The problem that often occurs in digital scale damage is that the pointer does not move, this is due to the presence of several mechanical components in the tool, such as pears and hooks in the scales that are detached. However, this is certainly one of the things that are quite difficult if we do not have experience in component repair. The correct course of action to fix this is to reattach the loose pear and hook.
How to Take Care of Manual Scales
Damage that occurs to the scales basically occurs due to collisions with other items, or because the scales are often carried or moved around, causing the components to stagnate. As a user, it is better to take care of and maintain the equipment properly, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the weighing equipment.
Place the scale in a place where it will not be crushed or bumped into other objects. Always check and clean the scales from dust either outside or inside the scales. That way, hopefully the scales can be more durable to use.
