Grain scale

[jwm1485]

Does anyone know of a good scale for weighing grain? Im looking for something not too expensive but can weight at least 30lbs.
Thanks

 

[kev211]

I use this scale. Holds a home depot homer bucket just fine and can weigh up to 75lbs. Pretty stinkin accurate too and not horribly priced

 

[V-Fib]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004W7IOV4/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

I'm currently waiting on this one to be delivered. Its the same one my LHBS uses and I like it there. 55 pound max, reads in lbs, oz, kg and g but I use a smaller scale for hops. It runs on battery and AC power (included)

 

[gwiz1]

I use this scale. Holds a home depot homer bucket just fine and can weigh up to 75lbs. Pretty stinkin accurate too and not horribly priced

Same one I use. It's bombproof. Same batteries for 4 + years. Kevin.

 

[michaeltrego]

I have this Accuteck 110 lbs. - it has worked great for several years.

 

[Yesfan]

I use the same scale as Kev211 and Gwiz1. My only complaint is the auto-off feature. Seems like it doesn't stay on as long as I would like. Mine is near an outlet, so I don't need to worry about battery usage.

Great little scale!

 

[pinemarten]

FYI the auto off on the Ultra Ship scales can be disabled.

AUTO–OFF FUNCTION SETTINGS
To enable or disable the auto-off feature follow these directions:

1. Start with the power off (the power must be OFF). Press and hold the [Hold] key first, then press [ON/OFF], then release both keys. The display will show A_ON or weighing mode.

2.Selection of auto shut off mode.
Press the [Hold] key, the display will show A_ON or A_OFF. A_ON means the auto shut off function is active. Press [Hold] again, the display will show A_OFF, this means the auto shut off function is inactive.

3.Return to weighing mode.
Press [ON/OFF] to turn the power off, press [ON/OFF] again to turn on the power and the scale will return to weighing mode.

 

[gnef]

I personally prefer the scales with a separate wired remote display. I bought one a while ago with the remote display that can read up to 400#. I will say that at less than 1-2# it isn't that accurate, but at higher weights for base grain, it is fine. For specialty grains I use a different scale that is more accurate but with significantly lower max range.

 

[day_trippr]

Separate display is great, but on a scale that loses so much accuracy just to support amounts an order of magnitude greater than one would ever weigh it's lipstick on a pig

This is what I use for hops and grains.
Separable display and very accurate.

For smaller amounts (salts etc) I use one of these...

Cheers!

 

[gnef]

Separate display is great, but on a scale that loses so much accuracy just to support amounts an order of magnitude greater than one would ever weigh it's lipstick on a pig

This is what I use for hops and grains.
Separable display and very accurate.

For smaller amounts (salts etc) I use one of these...

Cheers!

Haha. I forgot to mention that I use that particular scale for many other tasks, which require a much higher weight rating, so it is multi-purpose for me. I also dabble in woodworking and I've been chainsaw milling my own flitch slabs. Before I sticker them to dry in the basement/garage, I try to weigh them, and some are well over 200#. I don't like using scales at their max, so I like having the 400# range.

 

[augiedoggy]

I use this scale. Holds a home depot homer bucket just fine and can weigh up to 75lbs. Pretty stinkin accurate too and not horribly priced

I use the same scale only with a different brandname printed on it... found in on homebrewfinds.com a few years back for like $20..