Dennis said:Metric, probably not. But it's nice to have. Mine does not do tenths in grams, but does in ounces. I have noticed that the more soap made the more accuracy desired. I'm looking at scales from Old Will Knott that measure grams in tenths. If you want to and can spend more money, greater accuracy is never a bad thing.
rubyslippers said:Yes. Many recipes have ingredients that measure in the tenths and if you are having to guess you can expect many failed batches. Can you exchange your scale?
madpiano said:I have the same scale - it is fine and surprisingly accurate for it's price. Good tip though, check weekly at Asda and when it comes on sale, grab a couple of them. They do last well, but the surface is not EO/FO resistant, so they can look quite manky after a while. I used my last one for 2 years (cooking and soap making), but then it really started to look like it needed replacing. It was still measuring accurately (I occasionally check against my trade scale, just to be sure)
Dennis said:madpiano said:I have the same scale - it is fine and surprisingly accurate for it's price. Good tip though, check weekly at Asda and when it comes on sale, grab a couple of them. They do last well, but the surface is not EO/FO resistant, so they can look quite manky after a while. I used my last one for 2 years (cooking and soap making), but then it really started to look like it needed replacing. It was still measuring accurately (I occasionally check against my trade scale, just to be sure)
That reminds me, I saw a picture somewhere of a scale being used to weigh up soap ingredients on a kitchen counter and the scale was inside a ziploc bag to keep oils and other funk off of it. The scale was still very readable through the plastic bag. A good hint I believe.
ToniD said:Dennis said:madpiano said:I have the same scale - it is fine and surprisingly accurate for it's price. Good tip though, check weekly at Asda and when it comes on sale, grab a couple of them. They do last well, but the surface is not EO/FO resistant, so they can look quite manky after a while. I used my last one for 2 years (cooking and soap making), but then it really started to look like it needed replacing. It was still measuring accurately (I occasionally check against my trade scale, just to be sure)
That reminds me, I saw a picture somewhere of a scale being used to weigh up soap ingredients on a kitchen counter and the scale was inside a ziploc bag to keep oils and other funk off of it. The scale was still very readable through the plastic bag. A good hint I believe.
I recommend against it. I used that idea for a while and ruined a few batches because the bag can mess up your measurements. I have heard a few other people say that as well. I often lay a paper towel on the measuring tray and that works to keep it cleaner.
Dennis said:Metric, probably not. But it's nice to have. Mine does not do tenths in grams, but does in ounces. I have noticed that the more soap made the more accuracy desired. I'm looking at scales from Old Will Knott that measure grams in tenths. If you want to and can spend more money, greater accuracy is never a bad thing.
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