Mandy, those scales should continue doing a good job for a while. If it's under guarantee and it should be for a year, they should have just replaced it for you. No question. Are they getting it fixed? Make sure the replacement is brand new. Stand firm and demand a brand new one - every time if necessary.
It is a bugger when you just want to get on with stuff.I had the same problem with a stick blender. Now I always have a spare, in fact because of Xmas sales, I have two spares!! (Oh and just as an aside, make sure your stick blenders are around 500 to 600 watts, they last heaps longer). Anyway, my Whiz cracked and I took it back - no problem - no question, gave me a replacement and a new warranty. Well, I have to take this one back too - has also cracked, but not in the same place. It is such a nuisance, I hate this sort of stuff.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Mandy Coleman" <mok.mansions@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 2:25 PM Subject: [soapcraft] Re: Gelling
Kia oraSo what brand is your set of scales? I guess you bought them some time ago,how much do you have to pay to get a good set do you think. I paid $60 in october they are a salter and they worked perfectly til two weeks ago when they started playing up and the three replacenment ones have been justmucking around and I feel like the shop people just think I am making it allup. I don't mind paying $$ if I get what I need ie relaible soap making scales. Any advice welcomed thanks Arohanui Mandy Coleman Mokihinui Mansions 36-56 Lewis Street Mokihinui RD1 Westport 037821837 0273075881 -----Original Message-----From: soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Liz Brook Sent: Saturday, 13 March 2010 1:23 p.m. To: soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [soapcraft] Re: GellingIn fact although I managed soapmaking on a shoestring when I started, I didinvest in a very good scale. It measures down to 0.1gram. I needed thisfor lotion making. I have it serviced and calibrated every year and haven'tregretted the $$ spent.----- Original Message ----- From: "Liz Brook" <liz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>To: <soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 1:18 PM Subject: [soapcraft] Re: GellingOh absolutely agree Ross - that is one thing that must be very, very accurate.----- Original Message ----- From: "Ross Spencer" <galahad@xxxxxxxxxxxx>To: <soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 12:45 PM Subject: [soapcraft] Re: GellingWould like to point out that weighing accurately is NOT something that can be eliminated from the process though! :-) Just in case there was any confusion :-)) -----Original Message----- From: soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Liz Brook Sent: Saturday, 13 March 2010 12:36 p.m. To: soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [soapcraft] Re: Gelling No never volcano effects.Mix the lye and water, sit in breezy doorway (I don't have to worry aboutanimals or children), use when jug is just warm to the touch or cold - doesn't matter. I multi batch oils - so when I want to soap, I microwave said bucket of oils 2mins on high - 3.5mins in winter, when liquid add lye and away we go.It is a feel thing - you just know when all is good. Even if you mix lye and water and add straight to the oils - hard or liquid or both you won'tget a volcano effect. However, I do recommend using thermometers until you have quite a few batches under your belt. I also know how difficult this would be for you Louise being a baker! It is so easy and flexible and I used to hate getting everything to the right temp. I find it is not necessary for me. I always, always gel - think it makes better soap.Some people perfer not to gel and put the soap in the fridge! Not for methough. Liz----- Original Message ----- From: "Louise Shing" <louiseshing@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>To: <soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 12:28 PM Subject: [soapcraft] GellingIf you don't use thermometers how do you know when the lye solution is at correct temp to mix everything together? Have you had any volcano effects? Soapblog would be fab I agree. I thought that all soap had to go through the gel phase??? Cheers Louise(Must actually get some other work done today) ha ha - this really is anaddiction isn't it--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This list is sponsored by http://www.soapcraft.co.nz - supplier of raw ingredients. To unsubscribe from this list go to //www.freelists.org/list/soapcraft/ enter your email address and choose unsubscribe. 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