What scale do you guys use for weighing grains?
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Posted 20 May 2009 - 03:35 AM
#4
Posted 20 May 2009 - 05:14 AM
#6
Posted 20 May 2009 - 06:39 AM
I also have an Ultraship-55. It works great. As far as I can tell, the 0.1 oz is accurate. I also use it to weigh hops and postage. It looks like prices may have gone up a bit since I bought mine a couple of years ago. I think mine was a little under $30 shipping included.Edit: Just did a search for "Ultraship" and it looks like you can still get them for <$30 shipping included. I see one at $27.89.Is this good for smaller amounts as well or is that 0.1oz being a little optimistic
Edited by stangbat, 20 May 2009 - 06:45 AM.
#7
Posted 20 May 2009 - 07:38 AM
I have one similar to this... usually can find it at an off-price retailer like Ross (affiliation), TJ Maxx (boo) or Marshalls (boo). Just kidding... if you can find it at one of these retailers it will be 30% to 70% off other places. I think I got mine for like $8.I have something like this one..EscaliCan usually be found at stores like Target or Walmart. When I bought mine, the store was out of that particular model and I went with a higher priced model. Postal scales also are a good choice. Check around on EBAY for one.
#8
Posted 20 May 2009 - 08:27 AM
Edited by JKoravos, 20 May 2009 - 08:29 AM.
#9
Posted 20 May 2009 - 09:02 AM
#10
Posted 20 May 2009 - 09:12 AM
I have a jeweler's scale that I use for accurate weights such as salts for water adjustments. I've cross checked the Ultraship to it and the Ultraship is plenty accurate for stuff like hops and postage. But as you state, if you need to be more precise and accurate such as when measuring salts, you need a lower capacity scale than your grain scale no matter what.I wouldn't feel comfortable weighing out fractions of an ounce on a scale with a 55+ pound capacity. That type of scale just won't be accurate at those levels, unless it's a really expensive scale.I have a scale I scavenged out of a old print shop that went out of business. It weighs up to 120lbs at 0.01 lb. intervals. I've never seen the scale I have anywhere else. I;ve looked around, but I think it's from a defunct manufacturer. The mfg is 'Good Scale'. Try to google search that one and come up with anything useful.
Edited by stangbat, 20 May 2009 - 09:51 AM.
#11
Posted 20 May 2009 - 09:26 AM
#12
Posted 20 May 2009 - 09:33 AM
If you don't want it I'll certainly take it off your hands. I'll be meeting meeting up on Monday to get my grains so maybe if Jason is willing to haul one more thing this could work :facepalm:THANKS!I have a 55# postal scale that I got off eBay last year. I recently got a larger scale so Zymo, if you want the scale I have I will let you have it. I can bring it when we pick up the grain. This one does have the "Hold" feature that MBP mentioned. But it is free.
#13
Posted 20 May 2009 - 09:38 AM
I will get it to you one way or another. It gets it out of my house and makes my wife happy!If you don't want it I'll certainly take it off your hands. I'll be meeting meeting up on Monday to get my grains so maybe if Jason is willing to haul one more thing this could work :facepalm:THANKS!
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Posted 20 May 2009 - 10:47 AM
#15
Posted 20 May 2009 - 11:36 AM
is everlasting gratitude payment enough? the feeling of a good deed done?I'll provide transport of the scale...for a fee.
#16
Posted 20 May 2009 - 01:15 PM
Edited by chuck_d, 20 May 2009 - 01:16 PM.
#19
Posted 20 May 2009 - 03:22 PM
:facepalm:Careful with those diapers!!!
#20
Posted 20 May 2009 - 03:38 PM
Hehe, Imma make a "Chocolate Fudge Surprise Porter":facepalm:Careful with those diapers!!!
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