Static charge defense for powder measure

[Killing Time]

I have an RCBS Chargemaster Supreme powder measure and it works great, but like a lot of guys, I battle with static build up during use causing inaccuracies with the scale and it even makes cleaning powder out of it a challenge at times. Not to mention, my reloading room is in the safe room of my basement in my home, and it stays cool and very dry down there year round. So static electricity is present, especially in the winter months. I have tried several strategies to combat this problem, like using dryer sheets, which does work, but I still have issues sometimes. I started thinking of a better solution and came up with the idea of using an anti-static mat with grounding cables that you can plug into the ground of a standard 120v receptacle. This has worked great for me so far. I hardly ever have any issues now with scale fluctuations and has actually sped up the dispensing time of the measure. I just wanted to share in case anyone else was looking for a solution of this common problem. I think the mat and grounding cables was l less than $20 on Amazon. Worth every penny.

 

[BHP9]

Could you post a link to the mat etc?

 

[Killing Time]

Could you post a link to the mat etc?

Amazon.com

 

[C.E.Smith043]

Imo you really should get you a humidity meter and see what it's reading. Ideally you want a room with 45-50% humidity.
Too much can lead to mold issues
Too little promotes a lot of dust and dander collecting on things

If needed add a humidifier to bring it up to at least 40%

If nothing else, bring the humidity up to the point your static problems subside.

 

[charlie b]

45%?? Heck, I haven't seen 45% for months, since the last rain. Inside the house it never gets above 30% and in summer is in the teens.

Yes, we find ways to combat static when necessary. Working on electrical components leads to things like the antistatic mats and wrist straps. Good house wiring helps. Dryer sheets or washing in detergent are also good.

I did use a humidifier once, when we had some wood issues in the shop. PITA. Just let the wood 'age' at lower humidity before working it. Played havoc with customer schedules, but we worked around it.

 

[TheOtherZilla]

I have a Charge Master and rarely have any "static" issues that I know of. The biggest problem with any electronics connected to your house current is power harmonics. I isolated my CM using a battery and cord from Amazon. Now it's stand alone. And only occasionally tosses an overcharge.
Got the idea from a post here years ago.

 

[RustyInBend]

I stuff a couple of used dryer sheets into the hopper ... and I've literally "never" had a single grain of powder stick to anything in my ChargeMaster 1500. Swap it out every few months for a new batch of used sheets.

 

[BHP9]

Amazon.com

Thank you.

 

[Killing Time]

Thank you.

You're welcome!