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Threw $150 at a wireless load cell system and it's basically a paperweight now
The app kept crashing on my phone during a pick at a job site near Portland and I couldn't even get a refund because the warranty was void if you dropped it even once, has anyone else had luck with those bluetooth hook scales or are they just scammy?
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adamgreen1d ago
Honestly, I had the exact same problem with a different brand until I got one with a hard plastic case and a physical on/off switch. Tbh, @thomas_martinez is right about the rubber boot helping a ton, I wrapped mine in that and it's survived a few drops without dying.
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jessica_hall493d ago
The part about the warranty being void if you dropped it once is wild to me. I mean, aren't load cells supposed to be for job sites where stuff gets bumped around? That feels like a built-in excuse to deny every claim they get. $150 is a lot for a tool that basically breaks if you look at it wrong (or drop it, apparently). I'd be furious if my warranty got nuked over one accidental drop.
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thomas_martinez3d ago
Honestly, you gotta read the fine print before buying any load cell because some brands treat drops like a personal insult. Tbh, I've had luck putting a thick rubber boot over mine and just taking the L on warranty claims that involve drops.
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