scale for grain

[shoebag22]

I have bulk grain but the only scale I have is a food scale that only goes up to one pound... Do you guys use standard bathroom scales or something more accurate? I don't mind being off a few ounces, but don't want to be off a few pounds.

 

[OHIOSTEVE]

http://cgi.ebay.com/60-lb-Digital-Price-Weight-Scale-Produce-Deli-Candy-New-/140434214846?pt=BI_Cooking_Scales&hash=item20b2880fbe
I think I may buy one of these right now I am using one I bought at the hardware store.

 

[Gritsak]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007GAX04/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

that's what i use- goes up to 11lbs. It works fine for grain and is precise enough to measure small increments of hops. I just put big bowl on it when i use it for grain.

 

[ShortSnoutBrewing]

Postal scales. http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=1068986. 35lb -50lb - 75lb etc.

 

[Catt22]

These two sources each have a great selection and very good pricing:

http://www.oldwillknottscales.com/

http://www.americanweigh.com/

I have one from American Weigh very similar to this one that works very well for me:

http://www.americanweigh.com/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=2095

 

[ArcaneXor]

I use the Escali as well for my grains. For hops and salts, I use a cheap gram scale with 0.1g resolution.

 

[user 40839]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001U2CQNG/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

For the absolute win for grain. Easy to read, and love the way the front detaches for weighing large amounts.

 

[rockytoptim]

For grain I use the same one OHIOSTEVE posted above. For hops and water adjustments i use one of these http://cgi.ebay.com/100-x-0-01-Gram-Digital-Pocket-Scale-Jewelry-Scale-/370438155034?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item563fd5ab1a

 

[SOB]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FSWB9K/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

This is what I use. Sounds similar to Ubermick's above. Front detaches for large containers...it's only $25 and can weigh a full batch not just portions like the escali's. I have used the escali style and it's been a PITA.

 

[maida7]

I use this escali scale for grain http://www.amazon.com/Escali-136DK-Alimento-Stainless-Steel-Scale/dp/B0002KT52C/ref=pd_sbs_k_29 It's just a beefed up version of the smaller round one.

I use a cocaine scale like this one http://www.amazon.com/American-Weigh-Signature-AWS-100-Digital/dp/B0012LOQUQ/ref=pd_sim_k_9 for hops and salts. reading to .01 grams is essential for salts.

 

[shoebag22]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FSWB9K/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

This is what I use. Sounds similar to Ubermick's above. Front detaches for large containers...it's only $25 and can weigh a full batch not just portions like the escali's. I have used the escali style and it's been a PITA.

Is it large enough to put a 5 gallon bucket on it? that is how I would prefer to weigh my grain...

 

[Sean]

Four beam dude, It is the only way!!!

 

[shoebag22]

Four beam dude, It is the only way!!!

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[zymurgy101]

I think he is referencing a four beam sliding scale similar to ones Ohaus manufactures:

http://us.ohaus.com/us/en/home/products/product-families/HVYDTY-US.aspx

 

[user 40839]

Is it large enough to put a 5 gallon bucket on it? that is how I would prefer to weigh my grain...

Can't speak for the 55lb one, but my one can. (I'm guessing all those Ultraship scales are the same size). My one has some sort of USB interface for talking directly to UPS or something, so you weigh a package, press a button, and it generates a label for you - obviously completely unnecessary for weighing grain. I think I ended up getting mine for the spiffy illuminated display that makes reading it really easy. (Also, being Irish, I was probably lured in by it being called U2, haha)

I just sit the bucket on top (it doesn't completely fit on the top of the scale, it hangs off the edges, but it sits flat and has no issue) lined with a new trash bag, turn the scales on, then just load it up. When I'm done, toss the grain into the mill, put the bucket underneath, flip the switch, and bada-bing, bada-boom, done.

 

[Sean]

Four beam dude, It is the only way!!!

Inside joke I guess. Back in the 80s, a few people I knew had a four beam that was always on the kitchen counter. I have drifted away from that group..


If you can swing it, I suggest a heavy duty mechanical kitchen scale. It will last a lifetime, and never needs batteries.

Such as Detecto!!

 

[SOB]

Is it large enough to put a 5 gallon bucket on it? that is how I would prefer to weigh my grain...

The 5 gal buckets I'm not sure but the 7 gal Ale Pails sit perfectly on them. The square scale top fits inside the indented bottom nicely.

 

[Sean]

http://www.austinhomebrew.com/product_info.php?products_id=12679

Looks like a good deal

 

[Cape Brewing]

Here's what I use....

http://cgi.ebay.com/American-Weigh-...ltDomain_0&hash=item483c91b121#ht_2429wt_1141

I just tied a racket-down strap to it so I can hook it into a large screw hook in my basement ceiling where all of my grain is stored.

Hang a bucket from it, zero it out and pour grain into bucket... accurate to an oz. and pretty cheap. I love mine.

It is also the size a large cell phone so I can just toss it into a small storage box with other random equipment.