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06-05-2008, 05:17 PM
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Two Simple Questions - Scales and Grain Storage
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What do you store your grains in? I have a lot of stuff sitting around that needs to get in something airtight til I can use them. I tend to never have more than 2-3 pounds of any given grain on hand since I'm a PM/extract brewer, but I'm not quite sure how much space I need to hold that airtight.
Also, any scale recommendations?
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06-05-2008, 05:21 PM
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I have a "My Weigh" that was about 100 bucks and weighs up to 2 pounds at .01 accuracy. I only really use it for hops since I'm not buying my grain in bulk yet... If you need something for larger weights, nothing beats a triple beam, and u can usually find them used for cheap...
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06-05-2008, 05:50 PM
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I just need something to more accurately measure both hops and grains in quarter pound amounts...certain grains seem especially easy to cross the line from perfect amount to overwhelming the flavor.
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06-05-2008, 06:48 PM
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Well I just bought a scale recently on ebay
 http://cgi.ebay.com/Pro-555-x-0-1-Gram-Digital-Mini-Jewelry-Pocket-Scale_W0QQitemZ360058932046QQihZ023QQcategoryZ3408 8QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
There are many more just like it. Its top end is around 1 lb (555 grams) so it's not so fun to use for measuring out a whole batch, but it's great for hops, and not too bad for specialty grains. I need to just get a pitcher and mark where 1 lb is on it for base grains.
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Oh and I store my base grain in two 5 gallon buckets with air tight lids, and the specialty grains stay in their bags, and are in an air tight ammo case.
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06-05-2008, 07:01 PM
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Can't beat the price on these scales for weighing grain. Not good for hops and stuff, but it beats weighing a pound at a time. http://stores.ebay.com/Just-Pounds-and-Ounces
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06-05-2008, 07:29 PM
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For storing small amounts of grain (2 - 3lbs) I just use my foodsaver and either use the bags or canisters.
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06-05-2008, 07:59 PM
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For hops and specialty grains, I have a postal scale from walmart that weighs up to 3lbs in 0.1oz increments.
For base grains, I have a generic hanging scale I picked up at an animal feed store that works quite well:
As far as storing grains, a sack fits in 2 1/2 5gal plastic buckets I got from tractor supply for a couple bucks apiece. Airtight, cheap, move and stack easily, and I can use them for other brewing applications when they are not holding grain. How can you get any better than that? 
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06-05-2008, 08:10 PM
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dude... that is insane.. 96cents for a scale that reads up to 75lbs at .2 oz sensitivity? i am ordering one now... |
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06-05-2008, 08:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rabidgerbil
dude... that is insane.. 96cents for a scale that reads up to 75lbs at .2 oz sensitivity? i am ordering one now...
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Lifetime warranty as well. I bought a 50 lb from there, and it works great. They make a little on shipping, but it is still an awesome deal.
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