Jabberwocky
Frumious Bandersnatch
Don't wnana spend more than I have to, but willing to spend whatever it takes for an accurate scale. How much do you think ill need to spend?
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suggestions on mg scales for weighing RC's
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comatoserct
Bluelighter
http://cgi.ebay.com/AWS-20-g-x-0-00...745?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a4b8baf9
aws has always done the job in my experience. it's a trusted, well-known brand. just don't move it around too much, or more importantly, drop it. keep it safe and it won't do you wrong
aws has always done the job in my experience. it's a trusted, well-known brand. just don't move it around too much, or more importantly, drop it. keep it safe and it won't do you wrong
Jabberwocky
Frumious Bandersnatch
does it need to be .001 . 01
Jabberwocky
Frumious Bandersnatch
so the one above is good?
delta_9
Bluelighter
When it comes to things like this, you get what you pay for. When safety is involved you can never be too cautious.
My scale was around $100 and it's still off by +/- .002g.
Expect any scale, no matter how high quality, to have a margin of error of the lowest amount it can weigh. So for example a milligram scale has a margin of error of 1mg. A decigram scale has a margin of error of .1g, etc.
Also, buy a set of known calibration weights. This will help if your scale is off by any amount and even though you may not be able to fix the error, you will at least be aware of it and can take it into account when weighing sensitive compounds. This is especially important for compounds active at >10mg (ie the DO* series and several other psychedelics).
There is a lot of great info here as well - The Big & Dandy Scale & Balance Thread.
Be Safe
-d_9
My scale was around $100 and it's still off by +/- .002g.
Expect any scale, no matter how high quality, to have a margin of error of the lowest amount it can weigh. So for example a milligram scale has a margin of error of 1mg. A decigram scale has a margin of error of .1g, etc.
Also, buy a set of known calibration weights. This will help if your scale is off by any amount and even though you may not be able to fix the error, you will at least be aware of it and can take it into account when weighing sensitive compounds. This is especially important for compounds active at >10mg (ie the DO* series and several other psychedelics).
There is a lot of great info here as well - The Big & Dandy Scale & Balance Thread.
Be Safe
-d_9
comatoserct
Bluelighter
well according to that thread, you need to spend at least $100
I'd just buy the one I posted, since you don't have to spend extra on getting a calibration weight (it comes with it) but if you got that kind of cash, go all out. I've always wanted one of those badass 0.0000x scales we have in the chem lab at georgia tech
I'd just buy the one I posted, since you don't have to spend extra on getting a calibration weight (it comes with it) but if you got that kind of cash, go all out. I've always wanted one of those badass 0.0000x scales we have in the chem lab at georgia tech
delta_9
Bluelighter
^It would definitely be smart to purchase a separate set of different weights. I purchased a set of 20 weights ranging from 1mg to 50g. It's much safer and more accurate this way and it only cost me $10 extra.
sighhill
Bluelighter
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Yes, .001 is needed for most RC's depending on your poison.
A place that has new/used books and music etc. on the web has one I use.
Without naming brands. Look up .001 scale. Around $40.
This scale is cheap and only 3 mg give or take accuracy, though I think company claims 4 or 5. With a little modification to the weighting tray, I get within 1mg each time.
Used it plenty with PeeVee and Buphe.
If your measuring anything that you need to be more accurate than that, I wouldn't recommend going this cheap.
A place that has new/used books and music etc. on the web has one I use.
Without naming brands. Look up .001 scale. Around $40.
This scale is cheap and only 3 mg give or take accuracy, though I think company claims 4 or 5. With a little modification to the weighting tray, I get within 1mg each time.
Used it plenty with PeeVee and Buphe.
If your measuring anything that you need to be more accurate than that, I wouldn't recommend going this cheap.
Jabberwocky
Frumious Bandersnatch
^^^^ what scale?
any other suggestions? plan on ordering after work today
any other suggestions? plan on ordering after work today
Jabberwocky
Frumious Bandersnatch
i haven't gotten on my PC yet, when i do i'll look at the one you sent me!
Jabberwocky
Frumious Bandersnatch
i wanna be able to weigh mdpv too
MrEfficiency
Greenlighter
The measuring range of scales is not bound with the price range. It is just a matter of needs and choice. It depends upon what do you want and how do you want to complete it. There are many kinds of commercial scale which you may buy for your self.
Sometimes High price scales have less measuring range than the scales with low price and having more measuring range.
Sometimes High price scales have less measuring range than the scales with low price and having more measuring range.
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