Reliable, simple espresso scale

#1: Post by **goalerjones** » November 9th, 2017, 2:11 am

Title says it all. I've seen very expensive scales, and very cheap scales. Been looking here, also Amazon, and a whole host of "best of" articles but I would just like real-time advice on a scale that I can weigh beans/portafilter, and then my extracted espresso.

I have a built-in timer for my new machine so that's not needed. Thanks in advance for any help.

#2: Post by **klund** » November 9th, 2017, 8:39 am

I highly recommend this one. Not only does it look like it belongs with an espresso machine, it's tough. I've had mine for at least 5 years, and it's been dropped on the floor multiple times. Still works great. Cleans up really well, also.

#3: Post by **redbone** » November 9th, 2017, 8:55 am

Look for Triton or Jennings Precision scale.

Happy with the one I got from here. https://canadianweigh.com/collections/p ... -1g?page=2

Good feedback online from both these companies offerings when I researched them.

#4: Post by **slipchuck** » November 9th, 2017, 9:23 am

I've had this one for a while. The only thing that is ever an issue is the battery saving is a little aggressive as it goes to sleep after a minute or so.
https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/taylor-min ... 0196139534

Randy

#5: Post by **lancealot** » November 9th, 2017, 9:55 am

This is almost the same one that klund linked to but it can be plugged in or take batteries. I bought it and like it. I think that one of the advantages of this one vs the one that klund linked to is that this one has a longer delay before it powers down. It come with the power adapter. https://www.amazon.com/SC-2KGA-Digital- ... B008FSHPNO

#6: Post by **jchung** » November 9th, 2017, 10:00 am

Definitely a cheapo scale from Amazon is the way to go. But, I prefer the ones with a 0.01g resolution like this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QF ... UTF8&psc=1

I find they respond to changes in weight much faster than the 0.1g resolution scales.

#7: Post by **klund** » November 9th, 2017, 10:16 am

jchung wrote:Definitely a cheapo scale from Amazon is the way to go. But, I prefer the ones with a 0.01g resolution ... I find they respond to changes in weight much faster than the 0.1g resolution scales.

Darn you! You just made me spend $12!

#8: Post by **itamar123** » November 9th, 2017, 10:25 am

Decent Espresso Simple Scale - 30$ very accurate and fast, after few AWS I purcahsed it and I can recommand it.

November 9th, 2017, 2:03 pm

Went with the Decent Espresso Simple Scale. Having no timer and ability to turn off the auto shutoff are really helpful. Thanks guys.

#10: Post by **itamar123** » November 9th, 2017, 3:28 pm

Enjoy!