scale for grain

Systems, Gear, & DIY
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Any recommendations for a decent grain scale?

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I’ve used this one for grains and DME for starter wort for more than 5 years with good results.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001N07KUE/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Any good digital kitchen scale will do fine as long as you don’t care about weighing all your grain in one go – they usually max out at 11 lb/5 kg, and once you tare your bucket, that’s under 10 lb of remaining capacity.  But I just use my kitchen scale and a 2 gallon paint mixing bucket and weigh my grain in two or more lots, dumping each into the mill hopper as I go, so I don’t have a redundant piece of equipment that just gets used on brew day.  (If you don’t have use for a general purpose kitchen scale, ignore this post.  I’m sure somebody can recommend a good high capacity scale.)

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Thanks. I have one similar to that but I’m hoping to find something bigger that can accommodate a big bowl or something large for the grain.

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Well I guess it’s easy to find things if you actually look…

https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Kitchen-Scale-Ounces-Capacity/dp/B00PUWXW7G/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QE3Z2ZB5Q6K9&keywords=kitchen+scale&qid=1555359032&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_three_browse-bin%3A7932984011&rnid=7932982011&s=kitchen&sprefix=kitchen+scale%2Cgarden%2C154&sr=1-1

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This guy has 440 lb capacity

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0153I0418/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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That looks like it could be overkill, and has a minimum readable weight of 6 oz, which makes me wonder what the resolution is… but it has one feature in common with my kitchen scale I’d really recommend looking for:  the display/keypad can be moved out via cable.  This makes sure a big bowl or bucket won’t eclipse it.  I don’t have a link because it’s one of the rare items I didn’t buy online…

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Thanks! Looks like postal scales is where it’s at.

I have a small scale for hops and water treatment and another kitchen scale that has a limit of 3 lbs. The issue isn’t the capacity as much as it is the size.

https://www.amazon.com/Accuteck-ShipPro-Digital-Shipping-W-8580-110-Black/dp/B00KYA0RC2/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=postal+scale&qid=1555360223&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011%2Cp_72%3A1248945011%2Cp_36%3A-3000&rnid=386479011&rps=1&s=office-products&sr=1-6

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That does look nice as far as design, capacity and resolution go, but does it have a tare function?  I can’t tell.  That would be a must for me, because I hate doing avoidable math.

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Good question. I assume the “0.0” button is for the tare function.

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I use the ultraship ultra 55. You can get it through morebeer!, and it can weight lbs for grain, ounces for hops, and grams for yeast. That covers everything I need. I’ve checked its accuracy with all and am pleased with the results.

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Thanks. I went with something similar to this for half the price.

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What?

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https://www.amazon.com/ACCUTECK-W-8250-50bs-Digital-Adapter-Silver/dp/B00SMHWZ42/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3NBT78T5BY4H1&keywords=accuteck+scale&qid=1555383911&s=gateway&sprefix=accute&sr=8-1

I’m a sucker for price and good reviews. Code for cheap and lazy…

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Wait, just swiping right on Prime is cheap and lazy?  I thought it was wise and efficient…  :wink:

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I have that scale also. It works well, especially for the price.

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That’s great! Money saved on a grain scale can be money spent on grain! Nice find.

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I use a Rapala fish scale for bulk grains and a common digital kitchen scale for hops and small amounts of specialty grains.

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Me too - it gets the job done.

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I have used kitchen scales for hops but I prefer a postal scale for grains.