Grain scale?

[Buffman]

I've been using an Escali Primo for grain and hops. For grain, that means weighing even the base grain in batches, since the Primo is limited to 11#. I'm seriously considering picking up a second scale for the grain, big enough to support a bucket. The question is digital or analog? Does anyone have experience to share about the following?

http://www.williamsbrewing.com/ULTRA_35_DIGITAL_POUND_SCALE_P2439.cfm

http://www.austinhomebrew.com/product_info.php?products_id=12680.

Thanks!

 

[JonK331]

Digital scales retain accuracy better and don't have to be calibrated.

 

[Thirteen]

All scales need to be calibrated if you want to ensure an exact measurement. Being digital does not change that.

 

[Catt22]

Look here:

http://www.oldwillknottscales.com/

http://www.americanweigh.com/

 

[BargainFittings]

Ultraship 35 or 55 is a good scale.

Most are selling it without the ac adapter. I would get one so you don't have to rely on batteries.

Easy to use.

 

[Catt22]

Here's the Ultraship 35 for $35.90 plus shipping and the AC adapter. I have a similar scale and although it came with an AC adapter, I just run it on battery power. These scales consume very little power so the batteries last forever. I like that I can move it around easily without having to plug it in. I got about five years of use out of the cheap battery that came with it:

http://www.oldwillknottscales.com/my-weigh-ultraship35.aspx

 

[Buffman]

Thanks for all the feedback. I decided on the Ultraship 35. In case anyone else is in the market for one, found it on Amazon for about $35, including an AC adapter and shipping:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007ICRFQ/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20.

 

[SOB]

I use the 55lb version Ultraship and it works great. It fits a plastic bucket on it nicely and the face detaches. Had it running on batteries for about 2 years now and they still work. Even though the 4 D batteries cost the same as an AC adapter I still like the mobility.

Only thing I dont like is weighing hops on it since it's resolution is low (.1oz maybe?)

 

[Flomaster]

Anyone heard of this scale?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/55-LB-x-0-01-LB-Digital-Postal-Shipping-Scale-25kg-x-1g-/320735644068
$20 shipped. The face doesn't come off but it looks legit.

-=Jason=-
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[stamandster]

@Flomaster -- that looks really nice and you can use it for weighing hops since it's resolution is .05oz! The only issue I could possibly see is if you put a large item on it you won't be able to read the weight.

 

[Flomaster]

@Flomaster -- that looks really nice and you can use it for weighing hops since it's resolution is .05oz!

It can even tell me how many pieces I have on it. My current kitchen scale I have been using for hops doesn't seem that accurate.

-=Jason=-
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[RM-MN]

Anyone heard of this scale?
55 LB x 0.01 LB Digital Postal Shipping Scale 25kg x 1g (855011003126) | eBay
$20 shipped. The face doesn't come off but it looks legit.

-=Jason=-
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I bought one like that with a maximum weight of 35 pounds. It has a minimum of .2 ounces, anything under that it won't weigh (according to its owner's manual). I haven't used it much but it seems like it will do the trick. The platform is a little smaller than I'd like but I can put a bucket on it and still read it under the edge of the bucket. I think I paid only $15 with shipping.

 

[ocluke]

@Flomaster -- that looks really nice and you can use it for weighing hops since it's resolution is .05oz! The only issue I could possibly see is if you put a large item on it you won't be able to read the weight.

Agreed. I wish the face came off or the platform was larger to accommodate a bucket. Otherwise, that's a smokin' price.