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I bought a in-line scale last year that is going to be needing certified in July 08, To the guys who have a in-line scale, where do you guys take your scale to to get it certified instead of sending it back to the company?

Brooks

10/19/2007 6:48:13 AM

Rhode Island

brooks

id contact the ohio dept of weights and measures as a start?

a couple years ago i wanted to go with inline scales for our weighoff because it would be easier but, by doing so you would need to tare the weight of the ring and strapping and that is a sticking point with the gpc.
at some point in the future i think this is the way to go.
much easier to drive the fork lift up to the pumpkin, strap it, lift and get a weight.--- then move on.
much easier and faster than the conventional method of transporting the fruit and/or pallet up to a scale, then hooking up the strapping ,moving the fruit onto the scale,unhook the strapping ,weigh,restrap,move back to the pile.

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i have noticed over the years that we tend to loose the crowd especially when you have 40 to 60 pumpkins to weigh.

think about this folks. at the bigger weigh offs the most common problem is the amount of time it takes to get through all the pumpkin weighing, liftig,strapping, plus those poor guys and gals that do the strapping are already shot, ---- then culminate with an awards presentation.

with an inline sale (or scales ) in theory pumpkins could be weighed as they are removed from the truck and/or trailer. ( after which they could be laid out without regard for which to pick according to size )
weights would be recorded and kept under wraps from the grower and crowd. ---- yes unloading time will be up but, the spectator time and wait for results will be down. remember its all about the show.

once the weigh off starts you call the grower out to stand next to his /her /their pumpkin and the announcer can take a minute to congradulate or interview the grower, then tell them (and the crowd ) the pumpkins weight.

id bet your weigh off could be done with far less volunteers and would present itself like a well oiled machine


pap

10/19/2007 7:54:42 AM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

It worked well at the SOGPG event and did just what pap said...sped things up so we didn't lose the crowd.

Down side is that the growers with smaller pumpkins didn't get to see the product of their blood, sweat, and tears make it to the same scale as the big boys. Their pumpkin was just as important to them as the record-setter was to the big boy.....kinda segregates the growers.

10/19/2007 8:39:03 AM

Rexburg, Idaho

I called the Idaho bureau of weights and measures. They came to my place and checked out the scale by putting various weights on it. Once they verified it was accurate they put their seal of approval on it. Now I'm on their schedule and they call me up every year and just come out when they are in the area. The only kicker is that they want it hung exactly like it will be when I'm using it. This means putting my tripod up for them.

10/19/2007 8:49:30 AM

Ohio

Brian, DO you remember how much they charged you for that? It would be nice if they could come out once a year and do that here. Im gonna check with Ohio weights and measures .

Brooks

10/19/2007 11:30:14 AM

Mt Vernon Ky

were did you buy the brooks

10/19/2007 12:31:28 PM

Mt Vernon Ky

check with a gravel pit they have to have there scales check 3 times a year

10/19/2007 12:34:34 PM

Rexburg, Idaho

8 bucks. yep that was all.

10/21/2007 12:09:49 AM