Omega Trickler

[bench]

Has any one made any modifications to your Omega Trickler to get it to drop one kernel of powder at a time?
These are some of the powders I use the most Varget,IMR4064,RL15, H4895 and with the kernel of powder so large it would be great to get it to drop just one.
It starts out ok then the tube loads up till it is full and it starts to drop to much at a time.
I have tried changing the shape of the tip many times with no luck.

 

[Bob L.]

I have one and have the same problem with Varget. Nothing I have tried has solved it. I hope some one can help us both.

Bob

 

[ShootDots]

I don't think there is anything you can actually do to prevent this from happening. However, you can minimize it. Here is what I do. I move that yellow damper sleeve out ALL THE WAY towards the end (where the powder comes out) to maximize damping effect. I get a light "stream" of powder out the funnel and use the RED button. I know it is for "rough" movement of the powder, however, with the damper moved all the way forward, coupled with a small stream of powder, I can better control how much goes into the weigh pan.. I don't know if this will work for you, but it does well for me..

 

[coford]

I have much better luck with mine feeding one grain at a time if I limit the amount of powder in the hopper to just enough powder to fill the tube hole in the hopper and by doing what Ben says with moving the weight to almost the output end. If the grains start to pile up I just give the red button a push and the kernels spread out in the tube.

I have thought about trying to build a plastic baffle to put in the hopper that would help limit the amount of powder getting into the tube. It can be aggravating when you only need one kernel and two or three fall out.

I sometimes have to remind myself that getting the weight down to one kernel is being pretty anal - but I just can't help myself!

 

[bench]

I think the word ANAL is in the reloading manual-----LOL

 

[sean68]

You guys know the way you regulate the output of these is by rotating the hopper on the post, right? I always trickle to the kernal of Varget into my FX-120i. You should be able to regulate these so the powder doesn't really move at all.

In other words point the tube at your scale and keep it there, then rotate the base until you get the flow rate you are looking for. I throw to within a grain or so and trickle to the kernal.

 

[Mr Underbridge]

Considering how much work and measuring goes into case prep you can throw in masochist in there too.

 

[charlesbr]

You guys know the way you regulate the output of these is by rotating the hopper on the post, right? I always trickle to the kernal of Varget into my FX-120i. You should be able to regulate these so the powder doesn't really move at all.

In other words point the tube at your scale and keep it there, then rotate the base until you get the flow rate you are looking for. I throw to within a grain or so and trickle to the kernal.

You are right on this. Most people don't realize that the pole that the hopper sits on is leaning, on purpose. The weight on the tube fine tunes the vibration and the amount of lean that you choose by rotating the hopper on the pole regulates flow. It's a fine line balancing the two but it can be done and once you have balanced the two, the thing works like a jewel. Of course you have to set it up differently for each type of power.

Charles

 

[allenn]

Push the slow button for 10 or 20 seconds until the kernels of powder are lined up and dropping out. The discharge tube is now clear of internal clumps. Next hold the tube in place and turn the base to a position the will allow the powder to trickle out very slowly. You have to turn the base a little at a time then push the slow button to see how it works. Repeat this process until you get a slow steady stream of kernels. You will then have to tap the button on and off to get it to drop one kernel.
At this point the fast button will be to fast, or I should say it was to fast for my liking, but there is nothing you can do about it. If you turn the base to slow down the fast button then the slow button will not work properly.
I always thought that a rheostat on the fast button would make the unit easier to adjust. There are two batteries running a small DC motor with a counter weight on the shaft to make the vibrations. The slow speed runs on one battery and the fast speed runs on both batteries, hence the two speeds.
I have the Omega unit and like it with all types of powder. If all fails do a web search for the Omega trickler and call the maker. He should be able to help you. He is a nice gentleman and will talk your ear off.

 

[wmdron]

If all the adjustments fail and I am still having problems with the omega dispensing one kernel at a time I switch to manual and use a pencil to lightly tap the tube.

 

[Joe R]

ShootDots said:

I don't think there is anything you can actually do to prevent this from happening. However, you can minimize it. Here is what I do. I move that yellow damper sleeve out ALL THE WAY towards the end (where the powder comes out) to maximize damping effect. I get a light "stream" of powder out the funnel and use the RED button. I know it is for "rough" movement of the powder, however, with the damper moved all the way forward, coupled with a small stream of powder, I can better control how much goes into the weigh pan.. I don't know if this will work for you, but it does well for me..

I have no problem dropping one kernel at the time every time.

The key is to have very little powder in the hopper. I do as Ben states above, but I also put in little less than 1/8 of a teaspoon of Varget to start with. The kernels line up in a nice single file down the tube. As I drop kernels at some point they start to spread out because there aren't enough kernels, at that point I add a quarter to half of the 1/8 teaspoon of powder. If you have more than a single line of kernels you have too much powder in the hopper.

Kindest regards,

Joe

 

[Bob L.]

Good info. Thank you, gentlemen.

Bob

 

[C Valentine]

You guys know the way you regulate the output of these is by rotating the hopper on the post, right? I always trickle to the kernal of Varget into my FX-120i. You should be able to regulate these so the powder doesn't really move at all.

In other words point the tube at your scale and keep it there, then rotate the base until you get the flow rate you are looking for. I throw to within a grain or so and trickle to the kernal.

What he said! Takes some diddling to find the right combination for a given powder but it can be done.

 

[Deleted old_dood]

Re: Omega Trickler (if I'm feeling really anal)

FX201 and Omega. I'll trickle to within .04-.06 grains and then use a dental pick to move 1-3 kernels into the drop container.

 

[bench]

After reading all the comments I think I got it to work the way I want.
I measured to the point of the tube from the bench and found that my measurement never changed so I added a piece of cardboard from a primer box and placed it to give me a bit more tilt towards the discharge end.
Also reformed the last 3/4"of the tube to help force the kernels to a single file line.
Also only put enough powder in to cover the pocket of the tube inlet,will check to see if more can be added when I start loading a bunch of swift ammo.
Moved and made a mark for the slide weight about a inch from the tube discharge end.

It took a bit of fussing but I think I got it. (for IMR4064)

 

[Joe R]

bench said

..Also reformed the last 3/4"of the tube to help force the kernels to a single file line...

Bench,
Is this modification working well for you now????

I'm considering making this mod to my trickler but I'd like a confirmation before I leap.

Thanks,

Joe

 

[bench]

E-Mail sent

 

[C Valentine]

Rather than modify the actual spout, I created an extension out a small straw which I cut at an angle and then creased.

 

[dixieppc]

I measured to the point of the tube from the bench and found that my measurement never changed so I added a piece of cardboard from a primer box and placed it to give me a bit more tilt towards the discharge end.

I thought they all tilted one way or the other (up or down) depending on which way you rotate the base and how much tilt depending on how far you rotate the base. That's essential to how this thing fine tunes.

Picture of my Omega with spout pointing up.

Picture of my Omega with the spout pointing down (base rotated 180 deg.).

By adjusting my tilt and tube weight, I can fine tune my Omega to deliver one fine line of kernels to the end of the tube and drop one kernel at a time by just tapping on the slow (Black #1) button. It will do this no matter how full the hopper is.

Regards...

 

[Bob L.]

Thank you, all. I found that moving the weight all the way out and loading the minimum amount of powder have improved the Omega's performance greatly.

Bob