weighting scales

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can anyone reccomend a decent digital scales?

the one i have is pretty crap with a dial in kgs. im lookin for something digital that can be switched from lbs to kgs. preferably not too expensive. maybe around 30 or 40 euro max.

cheers.

[JimC]

There are loads of options. The best I’ve used are the Ruben Heaton 7030 and the Salter Electro Samson. These are just outside your desired range but are two great scales.

I am told that the Berkeley 50lb scales is not too bad and would be in the range you are looking for.

The main issue is if you are going to get it certified (you may as well). A cheaper scales may be fine the first year but could be in trouble down the road whereas the first two scales above will last a long time. The samson’s can give trouble with the switch pad after a few years. I have the RH 7030 just under a year and it is getting along fine and feels “tougher” than the salter.

[nige]

send saltydog a pm. he got one recently that has both kg and pounds.

[saltydog]

Howdy, as nige said i got a Berkley Tec Digital scales a few months back model TDS100 it weighs up to 100LB show's kG's also comes with a carry case has lots of features is one of the most accurate digital scales on the market accurate up to 1/10th of 1% had mine certified. You can get one that weighs up to 35LBs also if you shop around you'll get some good prices available in 35LB at the moment from one of the well known Uk online tackle dealers. Hope this helps any queries give me a shout.... Tight lines

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cheers for the replies lads.
ill have a look around the net at the ones above and decide from there.

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just ordered the berkley tec 35lb one. was gonna get the 100lb as it was only a few euro more but it was sold out. anyway, i think the 35lb is more than big enough for me. i should have it early next week.
now i just need to find another few fish worth weighting.

cheers again for the reccomendations. i went for the berkley as it was a fair bit cheaper than the others.

how do i go about getting it certified??

[Dave]

how do i go about getting it certified??

You need to bring it in to one of the regional verification centres to be certified, there is a list of them on the Irish Specimen Fish website. http://www.irish-trophy-fish.com/notices/weights_measures.htm

[JimC]

Bring it to the Legal Metrology Office on Rossa Ave (next door to CIT).
Give them a ring first (021 4346256) Wednesday is angling cert day.
They might do it while you wait, they will at least have it done within an hour.

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cheers lads.

one other thing, how much does it cost??

[JimC]

Don't tell the government......it's FREE

[Davy Murdoch]

alright jim, where did ya get the rh 7030 scales.im toying with the idea of changing from the salter electro samson before i need a new certificate

[JimC]

Well Davy!
I bought mine from Dennetts!
Fine scales!

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cheers jim.
ill pop in after work on wednesday if i have it by then. its only 2 mins out of my way

tanx again