Scales For Measuring Grain

[Amber Fluid]

I convinced SWMBO to get me one for Xmas... I couldn't justify it right now unfortunately. She got the black one so now the pain waiting for December 25.

 

[sponge]

Although I already have a couple of grain scales (both the same model as eah other that I purcahsed a few years ago), the ones I have only weighed up to 5kg, so with a bucket etc on there to hold the grain, they weren't big enough for a single batch.

These ones should be a nice replacement for my current scales.

But as said previously, this guy must've got a huuuuge amount of business in the time that this sale was on through AHB...

 

[bignath]

But as said previously, this guy must've got a huuuuge amount of business in the time that this sale was on through AHB...

After i purchased mine, i was keeping an eye on the listing. Refreshing it every couple of hours, whilst i was in front of the laptop checking emails.

In one night, he has sold atleast 110+ units.

I bought two, one for me, one for my brewing mate, my dad bought a set as he's about to start moving toward AG brewing....

 

[billygoat]

The socket is recessed so it would depend on the plug itself.

I don't want to give the impression that the cable situation is super-dodgy. It isn't. The cable isn't tight against the bench/ground/whatever. It's just that it doesn't seem ideal to me.

Bum,
I have had a set of these scales for about two years. Once you have charged up the internal battery, it will work for ages without having to plug the AC cable in.

 

[bum]

That's good to hear.

Cheers, billygoat.

 

[stux]

I got some 35kg in 1g incriment scales on Ebay for around $50.
I figured at that size it will do my grain bill as well as my hops additions and anything else needed...

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Kitchen-Shop-El...=item3f0f4d3bcc

Anyone know where to get a manual for these scales?

Mine didn't come with one, and I want to know how to re-calibrate... if I can...

 

[QldKev]

Anyone know where to get a manual for these scales?

Mine didn't come with one, and I want to know how to re-calibrate... if I can...

You can't

http://www.china-huade.com/product_images/...en_pdf__654.pdf

edit: That's not exactly the same manual that came with mine.


QldKev

 

[stux]

You can't

http://www.china-huade.com/product_images/...en_pdf__654.pdf


QldKev

Thanks



Last time I though it was out by nearly 500g on a 25KG bill. Will have to check it more thoroughly

 

[Amber Fluid]

SWMBO said I could have an early Xmas present so I just opened my scales up.

I am finding it hard to adjust the bubble to be in the middle of the level. I have been fiddling around with the feet now for 20 minutes but it seems like the thread to 2 on one side is far too short so the feet drop out.

Has anyone else experienced this problem?... I would rather not have to prop up one side of the scales to accommodate.

How far out are your feet screwed for the adjustment?

 

[ratchie]

The bubble on my scales was way out probably 50mm so I used a small spirit level and adjusted the legs until it was level,they are good scales just don't trust the bubble.

 

[Amber Fluid]

Sheesh, the black scales have shot up in price.... now $69.90.

 

[Fents]

Sheesh, the black scales have shot up in price.... now $69.90.

maybe because about 50 AHB members brought them all within a week! supply and demand!

 

[DU99]

What about these scales there black and free post or even this one

 

[Amber Fluid]

What about these scales there black and free post or even this one

Yep, they could certainly be good scales and at a resonable price. Nevertheless, I was reffering to the ones in this thread that were $36 but are now $69.90.

 

[DU99]

No problem then..

 

[benno1973]

I bought some of these 35kg/2g scales about a month ago. When I plugged them in, there was a big bang and a flash, and my circuit breaker tripped. I reset the circuit breaker, and the scales worked fine for about 2 weeks. Then they had issues turning on. Sometimes they would, sometimes they wouldn't. Then they wouldn't turn on at all - there was a faint beep, the screen went green, but no numbers. Then the plug point fell out when I was trying to remove the kettle cable.

Anyway, I emailed ozplaza.living on ebay and explained the story. They emailed me straight back on a Sunday, apologized for the inconvenience, and arranged for a new set to be sent out to me, which have since arrived. No requirement for me to email them a photo of the damage, and more importantly, no requirement for me to return the scales which would have cost a fair bit (they are pretty big!). Overall, great service from the ebay seller.

The scales are cheap and lightweight, but they seem pretty accurate.