What Grain Scale Is Proven Reliable

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I have been reading several older threads on grain scales to try to find a reliable scale. Many of the threads are several years old and the most recent was over two years old. When I Googled the many scales used, I found conflicting statements regarding reliability.

By now, I would think there is a grain scale manufacturer that is considered a standard and the go to scale for weighing grains. What scale do you recommend that is reliable in its readings, solidly constructed and easy to read?

I am also researching for a second scale that will giving readings to .01g for use in adding hops and for measuring the various ingredients for treating the water depending upon the brew. I just received Ward Lab's test kit. What scale would you recommend for this task?

I would rather pay once for great scales that are accurate and will last rather than buying a cheaper scale just to discover it breaks easily, isn't accurate and doesn't last.

Thanks for your help and suggestions!

 

[lschiavo]

I've used this one for years. I really like the detachable readout. I just bought a second one for my wife.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000JQTVLY?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2

 

[beernutz]

I have used this one since 2014 and it has been reliable so far. I use it to measure grain (lbs), hops (oz) and it will hold up to 85 lbs.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005BTWMPQ/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[doug293cz]

I use this scale for weighing grain and water:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00739RFHM/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20​

And this scale for weighing water additives:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012LOQUQ/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20​

Either one will work for hops, depending on quantity. I have had no problems with either of them.

Brew on

 

[LittleRiver]

I researched them and ended up with the Ultraship. It has been perfect, and very reliable. I like the detachable panel and the ease of setting units. Nothing bad to say about it.

Mine is the Ultraship 35.

 

[RPh_Guy]

For anything under a pound I love my Salter. 0.01g resolution. About $20.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000A8PO7G/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

I'm also looking for a quality grain scale. I HATE the Polder scale I'm using. I'll take a look at some of the recommendations here.

 

[Rev2010]

I too use the Ultraship as the others above. For hops I use this pocket digital scale from Weighmax:

https://www.northernbrewer.com/weighmax-23-oz-pocket-scale

No complaints at all.

Rev.

 

[mj1angier]

I got this one and has been good for 6-8 months so far. I put up to 100 lbs on it
https://www.ebay.com/itm/660lbs-LCD...hash=item5b0f973fd4:m:mLBooAMtNKpSvPVzcW4VISQ

 

[kh54s10]

I got this one and weigh everything on it. And only $19.99

https://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?dir=asc&order=EAScore,f,EAFeatured+Weight,f,Sale+Rank,f&q=Digital+scale

It has a 7 pound limit but the bowl I use only holds a little over 2 pounds so that is not a problem. It measured grams, ounces and pounds. Seem accurate. It is now 6 3/4 years and 100 batches in use.

 

[NeoBrew]

I've got the Ultraship. It's a great scale, but the off button on mine has failed. It turns on but the button won't turn it off. I now need to unplug the chord to shut it down.

 

[mongoose33]

I've used this one for years. I really like the detachable readout. I just bought a second one for my wife.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000JQTVLY?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2

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I have the 55-pound version of this scale.....what a terrific tool it is. I stopped looking for a scale when I found this one.

 

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Thanks for all the replays and suggestions! I like the 10 year warranty on some of the American Weigh scales. After looking at @dough293cz smaller scale recommendation, I see the company offers a 200g x .01 version.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003STEIYY/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

When it comes to the large scales suggestions, it appears all of their platforms (except the eBay one) are either 8"x6" or 8"x 8". Since I will be using a bucket with a 10" diameter bottom to rest on the platform, would that cause problems?

Would scale that had a larger platform like this be better? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0153I0418/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

Obviously, I do not need for it to go as high as 440lbs.

 

[mongoose33]

Thanks for all the replays and suggestions! I like the 10 year warranty on some of the American Weigh scales. After looking at @dough293cz smaller scale recommendation, I see the company offers a 200g x .01 version.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003STEIYY/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

When it comes to the large scales suggestions, it appears all of their platforms (except the eBay one) are either 8"x6" or 8"x 8". Since I will be using a bucket with a 10" diameter bottom to rest on the platform, would that cause problems?p

You can always put a piece of plywood or similar on the platform to support a bucket. One thing I like about my ultraship 55 is that the front panel can be disconnected from the scale so that large objects can be weighed. So you can add a piece of whatever to form a larger platform and just TARE it out on the readout.

Here's what that looks like: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FSWB9K/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

Would scale that had a larger platform like this be better? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0153I0418/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

Obviously, I do not need for it to go as high as 440lbs.

What are you expecting to do with it? I have a wide plastic bowl I place on mine to weigh grain. Works great. But I can also weigh smaller amounts too.

You have a number of recommendations from a lot of people who have endorsed what they have. Pull the trigger on one of them. I think you're overthinking this.

 

[doug293cz]

An 8" x 8" platform has a diagonal of 11.2", so you can set a 10" diameter rimmed container on it just fine. A 6" x 8" platform only has a 10" diagonal, so not so good.

Brew on

 

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@doug293cz, duh! <smacking forehead>. Thank you for reminding me a2+b2=c2. <shaking head> I just don't know what I was thinking.....

@mongoose33, great suggestion regarding expanding the platform if needed. Yes, I need to place an order.

Again, thank you to everyone who posted their experiences!