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KD8000 Bakery Scales

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BB-056

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£ 36.99 (exc VAT)
£ 44.39 (inc VAT)

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We have looked at the various scales available on the market, and there are lots, to see which is most suited to the keen domestic baker. We, like many, have been frustrated with most scales that don't quite come up to the mark and came up with a list of features that a really good scale needs to have:

A display that can be read while a large bowl sits on the top.
Ability to weigh a decent amount - not limited to a couple of kg.
Resolution to weigh to 1g (0.05oz) rather than many at 5g.
Capability to work with Baker's Percentages (see our help for more on this)
Robust, easy to clean

The My Weigh KD-8000 is the scale that we think answers all of these: it is a scale for the serious user. With a backlit display, set forward, it is easy to read it with a large bowl on the platform. The My Weigh KD-8000 measures up to 8kg in 1g increments, more than enough capacity and resolution for kitchen baking requirements. It has a strong, stainless-steel platform which is removable for cleaning and comes with a cleanable display cover.

Best of all, it is the only scale in its class that offers BPF (Baker's Percentage Function). This is the established way for bakers to weigh their ingredients in proportion to their main ingredient (flour). It is the preferred method for bakers since it eliminates awkward calculations or conversions as all ingredients are in proportion allowing you to decide how much dough you want to make with ease.

We think that the KD-8000 stands apart from other scales, and with a 30 year warranty, this, for the serious baker, this is the choice.

Specifications:

Feature	Specification
Capacity	282.20oz x 0.05oz 17.638lb x 0.002lb 17lb:10.2oz x 0.1oz 8.000kg x 0.001kg 8,000g x 1g
Accuracy / Readability	Baker's Maths / Percentage Weighing
Auto off	Programmable power-off
Display	Easy-to-read backlit 5-digit LCD display
Warranty	30 years
Power	Battery as standard, UK AC adaptor (optional)

Average Rating:

(based on 3 reviews)

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	by Peter on 16/3/2011	made to last Liked these scales immediately as they compare favourably with the many digital scales I have used before. The platform detaches for easy cleaning. The scales have an excellent range as they weigh up to 8 kg, which works well for me. I bought them with the additional mains adapter as back up when faced with empty batteries. Most scales don't give you that option. In the past I had bought scales in the same price range which were of rather disappointing quality, as they failed within a year of use and the free replacement did play up as well. This one looks like it is going to last. Only minor point I have to comment on is the small platform which works well with bowls but is a little too small for scaling dough. Nevertheless excellent piece of equipment.
	by Simon on 6/5/2010	Best scale I have used This is simply the best scale I have used. They are very easy to use and capable of handling my largest bowl with ease. I think the mains adaptor is well worth having. I have had cheap battery powered scales fail in less than two years in the past and I am hoping this will prove to be a better investment.
	by Tom Baker on 23/3/2010	Excellent scales for the serious home baker I've properly put these scales to the test in the first week of owning them, producing 43 loaves last week from my home kitchen, and they've more than stood up to the challenge, they've excelled themselves! The platform is nice and large so is great for placing large bowls and containers on for weighing down (which has saved me a lot of extra washing up). It's also perfect for weighing out dough when dividing and is removable too, which makes washing the scales much easier. The bakers percentage function is useful; for me it comes into it's own when refreshing my sourdough starters. I keep a 125% hydration wheat starter, so as long as I add the flour first, all I need to do is press the percentage button, tare the scales, and add water until it hits 125. This is certainly easier than getting my calculator out every time I want to triple the starter. The display is nice and easy to read, and choosing the AC adapter is definitely worthwhile, batteries aren't cheap! Overall, this is an excellent scale, I wish I had invested in it earlier.