Line conditioner/Surge protector

[nmkid]

Well, I have decided to go ahead and get the RCBS electronic scale combo. Somewhere I read that it would help a lot to have a line conditioner. Is this different from a surge protector? What are you using and where did you get it?? Thanks

 

[DeltaBravo]

What you need is one or two of the ferrite core clamp on filters from Radio Shack or Amazon; they're about $5 or $6 each. They'll pretty much eliminate any non-DC signals on your power cord.

Dennis

 

[nmkid]

What you need is one or two of the ferrite core clamp on filters from Radio Shack or Amazon; they're about $5 or $6 each. They'll pretty much eliminate any non-DC signals on your power cord.

Dennis

Nothing is ever that simple for me!! LOL. Any idea which size I would need for the power cord on the Chargemaster combo?

 

[rardoin]

I bought a Tripplite LC 1200 to provide basic line conditioning and some measure of surge protection for my Sartorious balance. I still unplug it when not in use in case of high voltage surges.

 

[DeltaBravo]

Nothing is ever that simple for me!! LOL. Any idea which size I would need for the power cord on the Chargemaster combo?

I don't know what size the CM cord is, but the ferrite cores come in several sizes. What you need is one that you can wrap 1 or 2 coils of cord around it before closing it up; bigger can actually be better within reason. EZ PZ.

Dennis

 

[JamesnTN]

Some may say this is overkill, but the way I see it is I have 4 chargemasters 2 high end lab scales all hooked into it and to me it's security knowing my equipment is safe from surges and I also have clean power with no drifting to my lab scales.

This is what I have.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ZT2KKM/?tag=accuratescom-20

 

[brxbrad]

Tripplite is the only way to go......they make a four plug conditioner/brown out device. I've been using tripplite products since the mid 90's.

http://www.tripplite.com/isobar-4-o...-ft-cord-3330-joules-space-saving-plug~IBAR4/

 

[Linko]

Ferrite wraps reduce hum (noise) they are conductive metal particles bonded in a solid form with glue
Line conditioners have active electrical components (capacitors, ferrite chokes) and reduce voltage fluctuations (minor)
UPS is a battery always charging. the load (your scale) is fed with a stable voltage (filtered) and will be less affected by bad power.

All are available in cheap to very expensive

The 100% guarantee to prevent damage to you equipment when not in use is un plug it.

Lightening doesnt like to make turns so coiling you power offers a possible protection if you are loading in a storm. the cord will blow possibly if the line takes a hit outside. this is a finger crossing action but better than not coiling the cord.

(US Army Signal Corps 71 - 74)

 

[nmkid]

Thanks fellas.

brxbrad...I ordered one. Thanks.

 

[Bill3508]

I'm also running a tripp lite lc1200 into a trip light surge protector.

 

[billlarson]

Well, I have decided to go ahead and get the RCBS electronic scale combo. Somewhere I read that it would help a lot to have a line conditioner. Is this different from a surge protector? What are you using and where did you get it?? Thanks

I use one for my digital scale...........

 

[hogpatrol]

Nothing is ever that simple for me!! LOL. Any idea which size I would need for the power cord on the Chargemaster combo?

These will fit the chargemaster and other DC powered units. I bought them through the link at the top of this page.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009ENG6TI/?tag=accuratescom-20

 

[hotrodlouie]

Surge protectors are need, why not use a UPS back up unit with surge protection.
I use a Cyber Power unit if the lights just dim this unit comes on instant and you
don't loose power to any thing plug into it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0030SL08A/?tag=accuratescom-20

 

[Shynloco]

Well, I have decided to go ahead and get the RCBS electronic scale combo. Somewhere I read that it would help a lot to have a line conditioner. Is this different from a surge protector? What are you using and where did you get it?? Thanks

I also use an electronic RCBS scale and use a Surge Protector the for line. BUT that is only a portion of what you need to protect against. The other(s) come from external "electronic interference." Electronic scale are sensitive devices that succumb to radio waves, light waves, wind or air flow when those sources are too close to your unit. I found that even overhead light ballasts or cycling refrigerator motors/compressors, will cause drifting. Of course air conditioners, fans or even your breath will set off the finest scale and make the digital readout look like a winner on a slot machine. So I make sure any of those electronic interference producing devices are at least 48" from my scales and my units are protected from air flow. But a computer type of Surge Protector will do the trick as far as the line is concerned, although I admit I buy the more expensive unit like $20 - $25 to protect better against surges of power. Been using these protection for more that 10 years and rarely get any drifting, although windy days create some static electricity so I have to close my garage door as my reloading room is in the garage. Just my .02 worth.

Alex

 

[jds holler]

Dang!! Am I screwing up by simply using a battery? jd

 

[spclark]

Dang!! Am I screwing up by simply using a battery? jd

Depends on your scale's sensitivity (to external RF radiation, air currents, static - battery power only won't help) and the age of the battery you're using.

I'd replace them monthly unless I'm using my scale more than four, five hours a week. Oh yeah, don't use rechargeables either unless your scale's manual indicates it'll work with them 'cause the rechargeables don't have same voltage output as alkaline batteries.

 

[normmatzen]

The only decent solution so far is JamesnTN! Of course his solution could be called "MASSIVE RETALIATION!" There are many UPS converters supplying way less power for much less money.

These UPS converters (Uninterruptible Power Supply) actually generate a DC voltage internally and "inverts" the DC to 110 V AC
60 Hz with none of the noise and RF from the line.

The Ferrite cores and "surge protectors" are simply filters that pass 60Hz and filter out higher frequencies including some surges. They do a decent job, but no where near the protection of a real UPS supply.

Of course, the simplistic solution is simple battery power!