My New Digital Scale

[AngelMomma]

I obviously use a digital scale for soaping. I also use it for weighing out the ingredients for my gluten free flour blend that I have to use because I have Celiac. My sister has decided to try eating gluten free also, since it has helped me feel so much better. But she doesn't have a scale. WHAT a GREAT reason to buy a new scale right??? I will send her my older, battery operated scale.

So I went online and did a short search. I ended up ordering this KD7000 that is in the picture I took. I was mixing up a batch of my gf flour blend. I like this scale because it was on sale and I could also order a cord (it didn't come with the scale). The cord will be great for soaping as I am always worried about my battery running low and throwing off the numbers. The service was unbelievably fast even though I opted for the free shipping option. It shipped out the same day and got here really fast. OH! And I ordered it from oldwillknottscales online.

I thought I would pass on my good experience and I really like this scale already and the splash guard it super great!

 

[jenneelk]

I just got 2 new scales and dislike them both. One was from BB.

Would love a recommendation for a good one!

What is the max weight load? I need more than 10 Pds
And is there any delay with the LCD?

 

[savonierre]

That is a great looking scale, I need a new one too.

 

[soap_rat]

That's good to know, I have been wondering when I can get a new scale with a cord and I hope it will be soon.

 

[OliveOil2]

I just received my new scale last week, it is almost the same as yours, I got the KD8000 because I needed something that weighed up to 17 lbs. I still have to get the adapter wish I already had it. I just love this scale, it is so easy to use, and the numbers are lighted so that it is easy to see. It takes a few seconds delay for the LCD. This scale actually has a stainless steel platform, my last one was silver plastic. the splash guard is great.

 

[Busyfingers]

New soaping equipment, my DH finally agrees; it's like getting a new tool!
He's all for good quality tools, I win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I bought the KD8000 after my old scale would die out on me in the middle of measuring oils etc....
I love my new scale, can't say enough good things about it. I've had mine now for 6 months. In Canada I had mine delivered from Canadian Weigh in Vancouver.

 

[aab1]

I bought this Escali Arti a few months ago and really like it. I got it mostly because it's an all glass surface so it won't get damaged by EO spills (EO spilling on my old scale caused the plastic screen to become "frosted" making the numbers displayed impossible to see) and because it can weigh up to 15 lbs or 7 kg. I also like that the auto off period is quite long, I don't remember how long, but it's something like 5 to 15 minutes, so it never shuts down while measuring. I got it new for around $30 plus shipping on eBay, they have it in many colors but I got black. I highly recommend it.

http://www.escali.com/arti-liquid-measuring-glass-kitchen-scale

 

[alaskazimm]

That's a good scale you got there! I got the KD7000 also and I like that it comes with splash shield and the table is stainless. Nice easy clean up. Unfortunately it doesn't come with a cord but that can be purchased separately if you want.

I would recommend that to anyone getting into soaping.

 

[Forsenuf]

I love my KD7000- it's the first scale I've used where the auto shutoff feature can be disabled. That feature alone made it worth the money for me- no more worrying that the scale will turn off in the middle of my weighing.

 

[AngelMomma]

For some reason I can't add a picture right now! I took a pic of the side of the box that has a bunch of info. Grrr!

Anyway, the capacity for the KD 7000 is a bit over 15lbs. The top is steel. It reads in Grams, Ounces, Kilograms, Pounds and Pounds:Ounces.

 

[My Mountain Soaps]

ooh, thanks for this post! I needed a referral on a scale!

 

[SoapinTheNightAway]

Kd-7000

I just began scale research for my first batch ever and this one looks awesome! This is the link to the scale with all the specs

http://www.oldwillknottscales.com/my-weigh-kd7000-silver.html

 

[jenneelk]

So 15 lbs would be good.. but my biggest issue with the new one I rescently got is the LCD delay. My other one didn't have this and it drives me bonkers! I like the scale to weigh accurately right away without stopping a pour and a second or 1/2 sec. later the weight catches up. kwim?
Do all the KD have this delay? Someone said theirs does but wondering if all the models do this? What about for the others people posted? thanks!!
I'd spend a fortune just to have 15 lb weight and real time weight!

 

[AngelMomma]

So 15 lbs would be good.. but my biggest issue with the new one I rescently got is the LCD delay. My other one didn't have this and it drives me bonkers! I like the scale to weigh accurately right away without stopping a pour and a second or 1/2 sec. later the weight catches up. kwim?
Do all the KD have this delay? Someone said theirs does but wondering if all the models do this? What about for the others people posted? thanks!!
I'd spend a fortune just to have 15 lb weight and real time weight!

This scale is pretty fast, faster than the last one I had. But probably not as fast as it seems you want. I would think you would have to get a pretty expensive one to get it to do what it seems that you are wanting.

 

[jenneelk]

I don't recall how much my other one was but it changed right away (no lag at all) as I poured and once I stopped it immediately did too so I always knew that as soon as it hit 235 grams it wouldn't accidentally go to 236.
It wasn't too pricey though, although I guess that's a relative thing eh? haha!

I'll look at the others.
Wish I had written my old one down but didn't realize how hard it would be to find another one similar. I was planning to get a different brand anyways that went higher weight so just threw the damaged one away. :/

 

[OliveOil2]

I've only used the KD8000 once a few days ago, so not real familiar with everything yet. It seems like there is a 5 second delay when you turn the scale on, but once you hit tare to measure something new there isn't a delay. If that is what you want to avoid I can play around with it tomorrow and let you know.

 

[jenneelk]

Did a quick video of mine. At the end you'll see me stop at 1.0
And then sec later it goes to 1.1. Usually it's worse with more viscous liquids like liquid lano or solid items.
Sorry about my husbands yell.. We are watching football and this video was just for a quick view here.
http://youtu.be/_Cd-HTSi0j4

 

[OliveOil2]

Jennee, There is a count down when you turn it on, just a few seconds, but it moves really fast when calculating the weight, not at all like your video. My old scale was more like that. This one doesn't hesitate, just goes to the final weight. I got mine on Amazon, and the KD8000 was about $4 more than the 7000. I think either one is a great scale for the price.

 

[jenneelk]

Ok cool!! Thank you.
The price is quite low so I'm more than happy to try it out. I've had such bad luck lately that I'm glad to get a recommendation!

 

[My Mountain Soaps]

AngelMomma,
Thanks for starting this thread, my new kd7000 is on its way!!!!! I cant wait. I am such a nerd, a new dyson hand held vacuum is on its way too, i have never been more excited to vacuum and weigh things!!!!