Gemini 20 Precision Milligram Scale

The Gemini 20 Precision Scale offers moderate repairability with limitations. Users report it lasting nearly a decade with proper care, backed by a 10-year warranty, but with few user-serviceable internal parts.

• •Parts Access: Includes calibration weights for basic maintenance, but internal components aren't designed for user repairs. One user mentioned their first unit failed just shy of 10 years.
• •Manufacturer Support: Strong 10-year warranty coverage for manufacturing defects, with repair/replacement service available, though shipping costs to the warranty center fall on users.
• •Design Limitations: Several users report DIY fixes for design flaws like the poorly fitting weighing pan, suggesting some aspects can be user-modified but internal electronics are sealed.

Bottom line: Not built for internal repairs, but the comprehensive warranty, protective case, and long service life make it sustainably BIFL through manufacturer support rather than DIY fixes.

This precision scale punches way above its weight class — delivering lab-grade accuracy for decades if you baby it. The community consensus: handle with care and it'll outlast most electronics.

• •10-year proven lifespan: Multiple users report their first unit failed just shy of 10 years, which is impressive for a $35 electronic device, and the included 10-year warranty backs this up
• •Delicate but dependable: While not built like a tank, users say the scale performs well for years when stored in its protective magnetic case and handled carefully
• •Critical design flaws: The aggressive 60-second auto-off drives users crazy (one called it an absurd little troll), and the poorly designed weighing pan often touches the housing, invalidating readings

Bottom line: For milligram precision work, this is the community's go-to budget pick — just don't expect it to survive drops or rough handling like a true BIFL warrior would

The Gemini 20 scale comes with a substantial 10-year limited warranty from American Weigh Scales, which is remarkably generous for an electronic device in this price range.

• •Coverage: Protects against manufacturing defects and issues with materials/workmanship for a full decade after purchase.
• •Claims Process: Requires proof of purchase and customer pays shipping to the warranty center, but AWS covers return shipping.
• •User Experience: Multiple long-term users confirm the warranty is honored, with one noting their scale lasted nearly the full 10 years before replacement was needed.

Bottom line: This is an exceptional warranty for a $35 electronic device, and user reports confirm AWS honors it without significant hassle, though customers do bear initial shipping costs.

The Gemini 20 is remarkably well-regarded within BIFL communities as a precision milligram scale that delivers laboratory-grade accuracy at a fraction of the price of professional equipment.

• •Surprising precision: Multiple users compare it favorably to professional lab equipment costing significantly more, with one noting a laboratory technician was stunned by its accuracy.
• •Long-term reliability: Several long-term owners report excellent performance over many years, with one mentioning their first unit lasted nearly 10 years before needing replacement.
• •Common frustrations: Users consistently complain about the aggressive 60-second auto-off feature and the poorly designed weighing pan that can cause inaccurate readings if not perfectly positioned.

Bottom line: While not physically indestructible, the combination of impressive accuracy, 10-year warranty, and protective storage case makes this a true BIFL item for those who need precision measurement capabilities.