New Kitchen Scales Needed

[MissLead]

Hello, My old scales have expired and I must replace them. They were handy in that when not in use, the plastic bowl could be inverted to cover the weighing bit. I don't want any that need batteries -we use too many as it is. The bowl/container into which the ingredients are placed must be able to contain at least 500 g of flour (for bread making) at one go. I know that vintage style scales are available online but at such a high price! I need something that is practicable and affordable.
Thanks.

[murraymints]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_4_15?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=kitchen+scales+5kg&sprefix=kitchen+scales+%2Caps%2C170


look here

[murraymints]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_21?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=manual+kitchen+scales&sprefix=manual+kitchen+scales%2Caps%2C173&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Amanual+kitchen+scales

or here for manual

[scorpiojo]

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/8428732.htm#pdpFullDesc

[Old_Geezer]

From a quick Google there are these :
https://mahahome.com/p/Salter/Weighing-Measuring-Kitchen-Gadgets-Food-Preparation/Salter-Dietary-Mechanical-Kitchen-Scale-White/5010777138481?gclid=CO_D3J-MqM0CFRATGwodThYH8g

What is your budget ?

Or these :
https://thefarthing.co.uk/products/large-cooks-kitchen-scales-5kg-in-charcoal?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=6257012867&gclid=CO7Nv8yMqM0CFQaNGwodmwsH4Q

Or more expensive again :
http://www.lakeland.co.uk/19791/Traditional-Cast-Iron-Balance-Kitchen-Weighing-Scale?gclid=CLyVtPOMqM0CFUg8Gwod25UAyg&src=gfeed&s_kwcid=AL!49!3!106919295149!!!g!42886263864!&ef_id=V1fVSAAABRoZUrZ3:20160614180221:s

[MissLead]

Thanks,
I saw those on my own search but .........? They don't fit my criteria.

[Old_Geezer]

Fair enough, I've no idea how much the cheapest one can weigh in one go. But there does seem to be a large selection to choose from.

[scorpiojo]

The one on my link has a maximum capacity of 4kg and it looks like the bowl could be inverted...

[ethandron]

I know you said you didn't want a battery operated set but seriously, they're really good and the battery lasts ages...mine is years old and I've only replaced the battery once.
It's a basic Salter set, cost about a tenner, very slim and takes up no room in the kitchen, you can use any bowl or container with it.
It's just a suggestion, but why not spend a tenner on an electronic set and see how you go on. If you don't like it (but I bet you will) then you can always replace it with a more traditional...and expensive...set.

[EcclesCake]

Totally agree with Eth.

[Old_Geezer]

My kitchen scale battery doesn't last very long. Few months, handful of uses, and it's moaning it's low again.

[EcclesCake]

I can't recall how long I've had my Salter scales but do know that I haven't needed to replace the battery since 2011.

[gingejbee]

I'm with Eth, too...the battery in ours is three or four years old and it's much more accurate than any old- fashioned spring type.

[ethandron]

What sort do you have OG? Sounds like there's either a fault with it or you've got a rubbish set. I can't remember when I got mine it's that long ago and I've just replaced the battery, it gets used regularly.

[Tremendous]

"I don't want any that need batteries -we use too many as it is."
I would agree with most of the others who have said that the battery in the latest electronic scales lasts for years.
I have several and besides being very economical to buy, they are accurate.
Quick & easy to use, compact and space saving. Can also use any container.

[Old_Geezer]

https://www.procook.co.uk/product/procook-glass-digital-scales-black?utm_source=GoogleShopping&;utm_medium=Shopping&utm_campaign=MerchantFeed&gclid=CMbp_IehqM0CFdMV0wodgoMI_Q#fo_c=1344&fo_k=e45d5bfc3bb5412b7683ee5ed905c8ca&fo_s=gplauk

[Maydup]

I go with Scorpiojo's suggestion. Simply scales, large 4kg bowl and reasonably priced work horse.

[jourdain2]

Well, I still use lbs. and ozs. (although , funnily enough, I became used to buying in grams when I lived in France). Nearly all cookery books give weights in Imperial measures and I use them. I use my late Mother-in-Law's scales and weights (got 3rd prize for my Victoria Sponge in a highly contested village show last year!). You can probably buy a proper scales and weights set on e-bay or in any second-hand shop. I do have a stand-by electronic lot which I use if I have to. This combination may suit. :)

[jourdain2]

Just checked. There is a kitchen scales with both Imperial and Metric weights measure on sale now for £8.99 - no batteries involved!

[ummmm]

I'm also with Eth. I've had my scales for about 5 years and have never replaced the batteries. Mine are fixed to the wall and just flips down.