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Prior to adding overhead LED fixtures, I added an LED light strip to my Dillon press. I really like it but I had to relocate my FM radio well away from it when I started using the light.
Prior to adding overhead LED fixtures, I added an LED light strip to my Dillon press. I really like it but I had to relocate my FM radio well away from it when I started using the light.
when i moved I lost the powder pan for my rcbs 10-10. that I have used for 35+ years without trouble.
now trying to find a decent scale seems to be a real problem
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Walmart has 4’ twin “tube” led lights that are incredibly bright for under $20
I was thinking of this also but I am not sure that it would resolve the problem
when i moved I lost the powder pan for my rcbs 10-10. that I have used for 35+ years without trouble.
now trying to find a decent scale seems to be a real problem
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I did that in my shop with the 8 foot and 4ft fluorescents at the reload bench. Twice the light and no warm up in cold weather. Really simple to do as long as you get the right LEDs. Single end or both ends for power...Simple to convert to Led your existing fixtures. Bypass ballast change lamps
I’m Master Electrician by trade but telling you it’s easy. Look on internet if unsure best way to go
Do your scales have a calibration option and did they come with calibration weights? Not check weights, but calibration weights that match the scale's calibration protocol. If yes, have you calibrated the scales?I tried the scales again today "with everything turned off" I have two electronic scales, ( I don't have the brand with me right now) but they came recomended by a cmp pistol shooter who is very fussy about reloading. I ran about 15 charges in each scale #1 gave me from 2.2 gr to 4.7 , scale #2 was from 4.2 to 7.4 grains
I tried the scales again today "with everything turned off" I have two electronic scales, ( I don't have the brand with me right now) but they came recomended by a cmp pistol shooter who is very fussy about reloading. I ran about 15 charges in each scale #1 gave me from 2.2 gr to 4.7 , scale #2 was from 4.2 to 7.4 grains
to answer a previous question on air flow my house & reloading room included have radiant floor heating so there is no air flow
1. Thoughts...Question; if I remove the fluorescent tubes and replace them with LED lighting tubes - will this resolve the problem?
The pan support assembly should have a cavity in the bottom that you can open and add some weight to get the pan to zero.You have a serious problem there Bill. My advice would be to get another pan for your 10/10 and never look back. - 1066
I have a replacement pan from rcbs for my 10-10 but it is too light to zero. I am asking Rcbs if they can re-calibrate and do a tune up on my old 10-10
I am the opposite; we replaced EVERY lamp in every fixture with LED. Lighter, less heat, longer lifespan and a lower electric billI have had a 4ft florescent fixture over my loading bench for over 30 years and have not had any problems related to it with the two digital scales that I have owned. There is about 4-1/2 feet between it and the bench top.
The fixture started life having a T-12 ballast and I converted it to T-8 electronic when they came out. I will eventually convert over to LED. So far I'm not really an LED fan.
You have a serious problem there Bill. My advice would be to get another pan for your 10/10 and never look back. - 1066
I have a replacement pan from rcbs for my 10-10 but it is too light to zero. I am asking Rcbs if they can re-calibrate and do a tune up on my old 10-10
You can order Ballast Free LED's from 1000bulbs.com or get them from Home Depot or Lowes. You may have to purchase shunted sockets too. When I was working I Installed a lot of 4 ft LED's that cost less than $10@. You need to watch the shipping cost if you order online.Get LED bulbs that do not use a ballast to operate. Fixtures with non replaceable bulbs are the cheapest and last 5 years or more. Or you can get bulbs that don't need a ballast, but they are $20 to $30 apiece. Then follow their instruction on how to by-pass the ballast. 6) Find a starving electrical student and have them do it for you.
I have been having a problem with several electronic scales. I talked to my gunsmith and he told me that fluorescent lighting near the scale might be the problem ( I have a fluorescent lighting.panel directly above my reloading table) I am getting large variations in readings. I am setting up to load 9mm @ 4.4 "WW231" but I get erratic readings ( 5.7gr being the highest)
need less to say reloading in on hold untill I work this problem out to get consistent scale readings.
Question; if I remove the fluorescent tubes and replace them with LED lighting tubes - will this resolve the problem??.
I am considering going to an RCBS 505. but I have read that fluorescent lighting causes problems with this as well
Have you removed your cell phone from the immediate area? The constant TX/RX signals from your cell phone IS the culprit or adding to the problem, significantly.