About
This scale is (8.5 x 6 x 1.5 in) has a capacity of 11 lb (5,000 g) and provides weight readings in 0.05 oz (1 g) increments using the following units: oz, lb:oz, g
Sealed buttons and display for protection against accidental spills
Easy two-button operation
Tare feature: subtracts a container's weight to obtain the weight of its contents
Lifetime warranty; Accurate, easy-to-use digital scale in chrome for the kitchen or office
Spill-proof, quick-clean, compact body and large LED face
2-button programming with automatic shut-off and tare feature
Colorful Best Seller: Twice rated as a best value by a leading independent consumer magazine; the Escali Primo Digital Scales are multifunctional and feature an easy to use two-button operation. The sealed control panel and rounded design make the scale easy to keep clean and very durable. Available in a selection of colors. Simple Two-button Operation: The two-button controls are easy to operate and ensure quick and efficient use. Sealed Control Panel: The display and controls are sealed under a protective shield to guard against accidental spills. Tare Feature: Reset the scale to zero weight to measure multiple items or subtract the weight of container. Automatic Shut-off: The scale will turn off after four minutes of inactivity to help conserve and extend battery life. Optional Stainless Steel Platform: A dishwasher safe stainless steel platform cover is available separately.
- Type: Kitchen scale
- Color: chrome, metallic, black, white, royal blue, Aruba blue, green, pink, burgundy, red, yellow, orange,
- Weight: 1 lb
- Made In: China
- Warranty: 5-year limited
- Dimensions: 8" x 6" x 1.25"
- Composition: Plastic exterior
- Manufacturer: Escali
- Other versions: 115P Pennon Multifunctional Scale; Cibo Nutritional Scale; Vitra Multifunction Scale
- Product number: B0007GAWRS
Apparent goal: | kids | gift/registry | home kitchens | restaurants | everywhere |
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Intended audience: | novice | advanced beginner | good home cook | gourmet | professional |
Diet/nutrition: | does not apply | scary | empty promises | helpful | essential |
Green?: | not green | neutral | mixed blessing | earth friendly | green! |
Innovative: | step back | standing still | progress | trendy | genius |
Problem solving: | no better | baby steps | solid steps | giant steps | a revelation |
Competition: | outclassed | follower | in the pack | strong challenger | likely champ |
Ease of use: | impossible | frustrating | OK | simple | child's play |
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Intuitive: | Ph.D. required | barely | logical | effortless | brilliant |
Instructions: | missing | incomprehensible | adequate | good | excellent |
Quality: | cheesy | questionable | good | years of service | impressive |
Parts to lose: | inevitable | some/many | one-piece | self-storing | not a problem |
Power source: | none | hands | batteries | outlet | green |
Clean-up: | nightmare | wipe clean | soap & water | scouring pad | dishwasher |
Does it work?: | not at all | adequately | well | very well | perfectly |
Availability: | airfare required | online | kitchen store | department store | supermarket |
Easy to open?: | impossible | maddening | tolerable | good | opens itself |
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Green?: | fills a landfill | huge waste | passable | minimal waste | impressive |
Time saving: | time wasting | not really | modest | substantial | huge |
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Labor saving: | less efficient | marginal | a bit | noticeable | remarkable |
Money saving: | money wasted | none | $ | $$ | $$$ |
Beats the old way: | worse | no change | better | infinitely | entirely new |
Where will it live?: | garage/attic | drawer | cabinet | countertop | elsewhere |
If it quits: | toss it | craigslist | repair | upgrade | replace |
Fulfills ambitions: | falls short | almost there | satisfies | exceeds | home run |
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How often used: | once/twice | ≥daily | ≥weekly | ≥monthly | ≥yearly/holidays |
Worth the space?: | no | does not apply | w/unlimited space | w/limited space | absolutely |
Need it?: | a luxury | discretionary | basic equipment | for serious cooks | get it |
Value: | ouch! | a little pricey | worth splurging | on the money | a deal |
Overall rating: | skip it | fair | good | very good | excellent |
Comments: We know, we know! We are tedious in our constant reminders that an instant-read thermometer and a kitchen scale are not luxuries in your kitchen – they are necessities. We're not backing down. And among our favorite scales is the Escali Primo.
It comes in 12 colors. It measures in ounces/pounds up to 176 oz/11 lbs and grams/kilograms up to 5,000 g/5 kg, and is accurate to within one-tenth of an ounce or 1 gram. It remembers what scale you were measuring in the last time you used it. It shuts itself off after four minutes to save battery life (and it comes with 2 AA batteries). The tare feature, which subtracts your container's weight to obtain the weight of the contents, is not rocket science but it so simplifies your cooking life.
It is a little easy to block the digital read-out with a large plate, so you may want to measure in taller bowls rather than broad plates when possible.
We use an older Escali scale in our test kitchen, which had the option of an AC power adapter. So, while we never have to worry about running out of juice in mid-measure, we do have the cord to deal with. If you're good about keeping spare batteries on hand, you'll be fine. If that's a problem, you might consider another Escali model, which costs more, but for which you can spend even more to purchase a power adapter (it's not like batteries are free, either, you know).