Anybody recommend a decent, affordable set of scales for making coffee. Have done a search but can't find anything.
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Those scales are very big. Not always suitable for espresso machine.Oblivion said:Amazon cheap 3,kg/0.1g scales with timer will do the job.
Like this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Function-Electronic-Weighing-Precision-Back-Lit/dp/B07GKS1MCB/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1548680580&sr=8-10&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=coffee+scales&dpPl=1&dpID=51oKiW%2BdbdL&ref=plSrch
All depends on the OP's brew method really. The first set posted would work better for pourover. I have a set of the ones you linked to & the 3000g max has meant they've taken over the majority of kitchen duties.Dylan said:Those scales are very big. Not always suitable for espresso machine.
These ones are very popular for cheap scales and a better size: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Criacr-Weighing-Stainless-Ingredients-Batteries/dp/B01DGLFVS0/ref=sr_1_3_ccp_nc
I saw these when looking at the first link and bought them.Dylan said:Those scales are very big. Not always suitable for espresso machine.
These ones are very popular for cheap scales and a better size: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Criacr-Weighing-Stainless-Ingredients-Batteries/dp/B01DGLFVS0/ref=sr_1_3_ccp_nc
Ah yes, I somehow always just assume espresso!ashcroc said:All depends on the OP's brew method really. The first set posted would work better for pourover. I have a set of the ones you linked to & the 3000g max has meant they've taken over the majority of kitchen duties.
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I use these happily. I can't squeeze a mug under my Verona group (even with a naked portafilter) using them, but the timer is very convenient. I extract into a cup, then transfer to a larger mug.Oblivion said:Amazon cheap 3,kg/0.1g scales with timer will do the job.
Like this
www.amazon.co.uk/Function-Electronic-Weighing-Precision-Back-Lit/dp/B07GKS1MCB/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1548680580&sr=8-10&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=coffee+scales&dpPl=1&dpID=51oKiW%2BdbdL&ref=plSrch
A Google search will throw up any old scales! Just like I wouldn't trust a Google search for what coffee machine to buy! I would prefer recommendations from people that use the scales for what I want them for. Hence why I searched on a coffee forum and found nothing so asked the question.Jony said:I meant Google.
They look nice, but at £140 plus p and p they should be.ajohn said:As a plasterer cheesed me off I decided to be frivolous and buy myself a sweetie. So bought these
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Tell google to search this forum, as the built in search facility might as well throw random topics and yield a better result.rodduz said:A Google search will throw up any old scales! Just like I wouldn't trust a Google search for what coffee machine to buy! I would prefer recommendations from people that use the scales for what I want them for. Hence why I searched on a coffee forum and found nothing so asked the question.
Funnily enough I've just seen a parallel thread on H-B where someone did contact Acaia, who allegedly said that there is no relationship or license agreement between Acaia and Felicita. Apparently, the user guide actually contained the word "lunar" - guess they must have missed it when doing that find and replace! I can't corroborate any of this, just saying what the H-B thread threw up.Dylan said:I doubt they are the same scale but you could email Acaia to ask if they helped in the development of them, John's comment rather makes me think they did not.
Throw the amir scales in a sandwich bag & viola they're waterproof!hotmetal said:Funnily enough I've just seen a parallel thread on H-B where someone did contact Acaia, who allegedly said that there is no relationship or license agreement between Acaia and Felicita. Apparently, the user guide actually contained the word "lunar" - guess they must have missed it when doing that find and replace! I can't corroborate any of this, just saying what the H-B thread threw up.
I'm personally just waiting for a scale without any fancy tech or app that is the right size for espresso, and properly waterproof, with a responsive load cell at 1kg_0.1g. I don't even care about timers particularly. All I really want is to end the cycle of "weigh, pray and throw away" of all these £7 non-waterproof scales. Even if you dry them out and they continue to work, you end up with coffee under the display. But I can't pay £140 for waterproofing. May as well buy a crate of Amir type scales, and consider them as consumables, except that is pretty environmentally hostile.
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I use to use on my castle creations speed controller.hotmetal said:Just looked it up. Sounds pretty good stuff, though not cheap. Have you tried it on your scales? How would you ensure the stuff gets all over the right parts though, wouldn't you have to soak them or dismantle? They said it's non-toxic. Not sure if that's the same as food safe but a good start.
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Felicita does appear to be a Chinese company despite apparently having some form of USA source. That could be a distributor which is also what Acaia probably effectively is. It is possible to find company info on them.hotmetal said:Funnily enough I've just seen a parallel thread on H-B where someone did contact Acaia, who allegedly said that there is no relationship or license agreement between Acaia and Felicita. Apparently, the user guide actually contained the word "lunar" - guess they must have missed it when doing that find and replace! I can't corroborate any of this, just saying what the H-B thread threw up.
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