Summary
Pocket size balance for diamonds.
Model: On Balance MTT-100
This one is more sensitive than 0.01g (but not as sensitive as 0.001g. It weighs down to 0.005g. For weighing diamonds, 0.005g is 1point. for a summary of weights used for weighing gold and silver, for an online conversion program
So:
- for weighing gemstones and other very lightweight high-value items: perfect.
- for weighing diamonds, a good cheap alternative to a proper diamond balance.
- for weighing gold, not really, it's a bit over-the-top for gold, you don't need one this sensitive.
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This weighing machine is not approved for use in trade, it must not be used for buying and selling. For approved scales
Features
Auto-off feature. Scale will automatically switch off after 3 minutes of inactivity (this function can be disabled).
Stability indicator: icon will appear when balance is on a stable surface.
Calibration weights included.
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Technical
RESOLUTION / CAPACITY: 200g / 0.005g
Also switchable to ounces (oz), carat (ct), grains (gn)
- grams, metric. Today everyone weighs gold in grams. But dealers tend to weigh silver in Troy ounces.
- ounce (some say, 'English' ounce, correct term is 'Avoirdupois' ounce) for food
- Carat (ct) for gemstones and diamonds, not to be confused with carat as gold purity).
- Grains, originally used for weighing gold (based on a grain of wheat), today used for weighing powder for ammunition or catalysts
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OVERALL SIZE
With outer lid: 110 x 77 x 24mm
Without lid: same as above but only 19mm high
SIZE OF WEIGHING PLATFORM: 71 x 71mm
Screen size: 33mm X 15mm
POWER: 2 x AAA batteries
CALIBRATION: calibration weights included.
Guarantee
10 years. This covers manufacturing faults only, it excludes normal wear and tear, bowls, trays, finishes, clasps, hinges, feet, AC adaptors and batteries; it also excludes being overloaded / dropped (e.g. error messages EEE, 0-Ld, or OUEr). The guarantee is invalid if the scale shows signs of foreign material (e.g. residues of herbs, chemicals, corrosion, spilt tea). After 1 year you must pay the postage both ways.
Inaccurate readings can be fixed by calibrating the scale, this is something that is very easy for you to do yourself with a (not supplied). Giving inaccurate readings does not mean it is broken - all electronic measuring devices need calibrating every now and again, see .
Legal
This weighing machine is not approved for use in trade and should not be used for buying and selling on a value-for-weight basis. To see legal (approved for use in trade) balances
All equipment and materials must be used in conjunction with the user's skill, knowledge and experience. Under no circumstances shall QUICKTEST be liable for direct or indirect loss sustained in connection with any item. It is your responsibility to regularly check equipment against known samples, to ensure that it is working correctly.
