the Ultra-55 with 150 grams of calibration weights
The Ultraship Ultra-55 is my favorite grain scale. I've been using this same scale since April of 2009.
Product Features
- Huge 55 lb / 25 kg capacity
- Tare, Hold, and auto-off feature
- Removable flex face display for weighing oversized boxes.
- Lifetime / 30 year International Warranty
- AC adapter (optional)
One my favorite features of this scale is the removable front face. That allows you to weigh larger items and still easily see the display.
Front face disengaged
10 lb bag of grain
This picture shows a 10 lb bag of Maris Otter. It shows 10 lbs 5 and 1/2 ounces. I don't believe that reading is inaccurate. The bag itself weighs a little bit and I'm sure the distributor puts a little extra in there to ensure we're getting our moneys worth.
This picture shows the scale weighing the same bag, this time inside of a 5 gallon bucket that has been subtracted from the total weight using this scale's tare feature. The tare feature allows out to zero out the scale with receiving vessel, in this case a bucket, on it. This effectively subtracts the weight of the container. Notice the identical weight reading. This scale is consistent.
The scale weighing 28 grams (around 1 ounce) of calibration weights. Having used this scale for years, I knew that it was a great scale, but I will say that in doing the work for this post, I was surprised by it's accuracy with smaller weights. I still recommend an accurate gram scale for hops and especially water salts, but this scale certain turns in a respectable nearest gram performance and could be used for hops if it was your only scale.
This is a great scale, a great deal and a Top Find.
For accurately weighing hops, water salts, specialty grains and DME for starters. 500 g capacity. .1 gram precision. For accuracy, I recommend weighing hops in grams. More Info
Fast Weigh MS-500-BLK Digital Pocket Scale, 500 by 0.1 G
Fast Weigh MS-500-BLK Digital Pocket Scale, 500 by 0.1 G
Looks like a great scale. It's been in my watch list since the last time you posted about it. I'm just waiting for another price drop or to receive one as an XMas gift. LOL
ReplyDeleteWhat is the length and width of the platform please?
ReplyDeleteOne thing to note about this scale - if you're shopping for a power supply that isn't the one linked above, finding one that works may be an issue. The jack for the power supply takes a fairly standard barrel plug. However, the positive and negative poles are reversed. The outside of the plug should be positive and the inside negative. This is clearly marked on the device I got, right above the plug input, but I wasn't really paying attention.
ReplyDeleteSome power supplies can detect which side should be positive and which side should be negative, then set themselves up accordingly. Using this type of supply caused the reading to vary significantly (+/- 10oz or so). I ended up cutting off the end of another 9v power supply and made sure that the positive side was connected to the outside of the barrel plug. Since then, it's been accurate to within 1g and hasn't had any fluctuations.