Overview of the market for kitchen and floor scales: mechanical and electronic products, the subtleties of the device devices, functionality.
Scales HF351 (Philips) (A) and PP6032 (TEFAL) (b) are automatically disconnected to save energy
The problem of lack of space will solve wall kitchen scales with a convenient folding panel for weighing products, for example, such as Siemens (A) and BX 206 (Terraillon) (b). Outdoor electronic scales PPW5310 (Bosch) (B) and Pharo (Soehnle) (g) with a glass platform will withstand a lot of up to 150kg. Aperigence also determine the content of water and adipose tissue
Scales round form "Ordning" (IKEA) (a) stainless steel and HR2393 (Philips) (b) ABS plastic
Kitchen scales Cookie (Tefal) (a) with a 2 liter of an unusual form, thanks to which it is convenient to use it. The Giga model (SoehNle) (b) is made of steel and will withstand the mass of products 5kg, capacity - 1.5 liters
You still determine the mass of the ingredients for your beloved cake to the eyes and then you are tormented by the thoughts on how much you recover, eating a piece of this cake? Kitchen and floor scales will help solve both problems. Let's figure out in the intricacies of the device and the work of such useful and necessary devices.
As it is not difficult to guess, kitchen scales are used for weighing food. This is valuable when preparing a dish, the ingredients for which you need to select up to 1G. Anapole devices are ideal for monitoring the mass of human body.
It is also mechanical and electronic: In the first case, the result shows the scale with an arrow, and in the second-digital scoreboard. The scale loses compared with the scoreboard from the point of view of ease of reprimandation of indications, especially for people with poor eyesight.
Weight weight
Weighing rules
1. Make sure the scales are on a flat surface.
2. Stand up on the middle of the platform.
3. Do not rely on anything.
4. Try not to move.
Working moments
As for the principles of work, the mechanical devices are very simple. Inside, the measuring spring, which is shifted during weighing, which leads to the movement of the arrow along the scale. Electronic weights are more difficult. Such primitive has two metal plates, one under the other. They form an electrical capacitor. Even the smallest shift of the weighing platform affects the gap between the plates, due to this, the capacitor capacity changes and as a result in the measuring circuit of the device. The corresponding signal is digitized and enters the microprocessor, which processes the results and displays the mass in the figures.Accuracy - the politeness of kings
The question of accuracy is one of the most important. Is it possible to trust the weights? Or your extra 5kg is just the error of measurement? Largely fluctuations in testimony depend on the technical filling: the less mechanics, the better. For example, mechanical outdoor weights in division price is usually 0.5-1kg. Aerial products will show the mass with accuracy up to 100g. Memployment in mind that the floor models are designed to load up to 160kg. Honeymage than heavier load, which can weigh the device, the greater the division price.
Kitchen mechanical scales withstand severity only to 10kg; Error - until 10g. Electronic models are less "strong" (weighed to 5kg), but they are more accurate up to 1G.
BMI body mass index formula
You can calculate BMI by the formula: BMI = M / H2, where M is a human body, kg; H-human growth, m. That is if you weigh 70kg with an increase of 1.7 m, then bmi = 70 / (1.7) 2 = 70 / 2.89 = 24.22 (normal mass).
| BMI (husband / wives) | Characteristic |
|---|---|
| Less than 15. | Acute mass deficiency |
| 15-20 / 19. | Mass deficiency, you need to dial 2-3kg |
| 20-25 / 19-24. | Normal mass |
| 25-30 / 24-30 | A small excess mass, it would be nice to lose weight |
| Over 30. | Excess weight, it's time to sit on a diet |
Beauty on weight
So do modern floor scales know how to choose? If you seriously decide to comply with a diet and always stay in the form or waiting for the birth of a child, make the stop at accuracy, every gram is important here. In this case, it is better to purchase an outdoor electronic model that will take care of even the most minor fluctuations in your mass. Some devices define only body weight, small computers are built into other, literally following your figure. Some are able to automatically calculate your ideal parameters using the coefficient calculated by American insurance companies - BMI (Body Mass Index) Factor, or body weight index. In the preparation of the coefficient, normal changes in human mass were taken into account, depending on its age, growth, constitution and gender. We just need to enter this data, stand on the scales. For example, Body Balance (Soehnle, Germany); Progress 79530 (Tefal, France) will show your actual mass, the ideal and difference between them.Observe the mode
Please note that the mass of an adult for a day can change by 2-3kg. This is completely normal. To accurately monitor its change, it is necessary to observe the regime: weighing at the same time, on an empty stomach, without clothes and shoes.
The most progressive models determine the percentage of fat and water in the body: BM 8022 (Tefal), PPW 2200 (Bosch, Germany). After all, often the human weight increases at all due to the fact that fat is accumulated under the skin, and, for example, because its muscular weight grows. The amount of water is nice to know those who want to maintain the balance of fluid in the body. Both scales are calculated using the BIA method (bioelectric analysis of full body resistance). Measurements are carried out with the help of electrocrust, harmless to the body and painless (although even at the same time manufacturers prohibit the use of weights during pregnancy and in the presence of medical implants - "drivers" of the heart rhythm). The electrical signal passes through the whole body, from one foot to another, thanks to a good conductor of current-water contained in muscle mass. Agir spends the current badly. The resistance of the body when the electric current is passed through it allows you to measure the muscle mass, and as a result the device calculates the relative fat content and water in the body.
Mechanical scales - PWS 1307 (Polaris, Korea), 145 (Salter, United Kingdom), 7708 (Momert, Hungary) - not such "smart". They can only modestly show the mass.
Culinary masterpieces
The scales for the kitchen look like a platform with a bowl for or without food. The most simple only measure weight. Remedy devices are more functions. The built-in computer will help you to abide by the diet, as it determines the nutritional value of about 400 different products. It is enough to put the product on the scales, enter the appropriate code (specified in the instructions for use) - and the device will display information about the content of fats, proteins, carbohydrates, cholesterol and general calorie content. Another convenient feature allows you to weigh several products at the same time and find out how much in them in the amount of fats, IT.D proteins.
Universal, suitable absolutely for all daily calorie consumption standards. It all depends on your complex, age, workshop (mental or physical work) and many other factors. Nutritionists call only approximate numbers: 1500-1800 kcal for women and 1800-2000 kcal for men.
| Products | Nutritional value, kcal per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Meat products | |
| Beef | 168. |
| Sausage doctoral | 260. |
| Chicken meat | 241. |
| A fish | |
| Pink salmon | 147. |
| Herring | 145. |
| Sprats | 364. |
| Milk products | |
| Kefir | 59. |
| Cream ice cream | 178. |
| Sour cream | 447. |
| Cereals and cereals | |
| Buckwheat | 335. |
| Potatoes | 83. |
| Fig | 283. |
| Vegetables | |
| Carrot | 33. |
| Cucumbers | fifteen |
| Dill | 31. |
| Fruits | |
| Oranges | 38. |
| Bananas | 91. |
| Apples | 46. |
Charge in full!
Electronic scales usually work on the battery. Her charge is enough for weighing throughout the year, provided you do this no more than 3 times a day. Extremely models information about the state of the battery is displayed on the scoreboard.The most advanced scales come into effect due to the mass of your body. Plum devices mounted tiny dynamomy machine, converting mechanical energy into electrical. It is necessary to get up on the scales platform, it will shift, and the kinetic energy of the movement will turn into an electric, which is enough for weighing.
Mechanical scales are economical, they do not need batteries, moreover, they do not need any nutrition at all.
Firmly stand on the legs
Reliability or accuracy?
pros
1. Wide measurement range.
2. More durable.
3. Do not need a power source.
4. Significantly cheaper.
Minuses
1. Below accuracy.
2. It is hard to read the information.
Electronic balance
pros
1. Easy in circulation.
2. High accuracy of measurement.
3. Easy to consider information.
4. Different additions.
Minuses
1. Only a master will help when breakdown.
2. High cost.
The editors thanks the representative offices of the BSH household appliances companies, Groupe SEB (Tefal), Bork Elektroniks, Royal Philips Electronics, Binatone for help in preparing the material.