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Is there a good way to clean a powder measure?
27 January 2009, 23:11
michael.txIs there a good way to clean a powder measure?
Anyone know a trick to removing the little bit of powder stuck with static in a powder measure? H110 and Titegroup are the worst about it for me.
27 January 2009, 23:16
model7LSSdont know of any other way to get the powder out other than manual removal, but have heard from several sources that rubbing a dryer sheet on the cylinder will remove some of the static charge.....
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27 January 2009, 23:26
MarkI don't really have a problem with powder sticking, but it may be due to being over a concrete floor.
For static related issues, lots of things work- dryer sheets, damp washcloths, or the most convenient is to buy or steal from the linen closet a furniture spray like pledge that advertises "anti static" and wipe stuff down with that.
For cleaning up that pesky ball powder especially, canned air is great. I have an air compressor but be careful with that route as you can clean everything off the bench whether you want to or not.
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28 January 2009, 02:09
michael.txI'll try a dryer sheet, I tryed canned air earlier, and got a face full of h110
Gotta watch the throttle on that.
28 January 2009, 02:37
ted thornI shoot a shot of air from my compressor....works great. If you dont have one buy a can of air at your local computer store.
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28 January 2009, 03:23
GerryYeah, I'm a Procter & Gamble retiree - everything that works good in a Dryer full of clothes to reduce cling; works the same with all sorts of reloading equipment.
Wash your bits & pices in a Dishawasher with standard fare detergent and then wipe off with anti-static pads/wipes. Works 100% with metal or synthetic.
Cheers,
Number 10
28 January 2009, 11:44
Lost Sheepquote:
Originally posted by Gerry:
Yeah, I'm a Procter & Gamble retiree - everything that works good in a Dryer full of clothes to reduce cling; works the same with all sorts of reloading equipment.
Wash your bits & pices in a Dishawasher with standard fare detergent and then wipe off with anti-static pads/wipes. Works 100% with metal or synthetic.
Watch the temperature in the dishwasher. Some plastics will warp, especially during the drying cycle.
Lost Sheep
28 January 2009, 13:05
Gerryquote:
Some plastics will warp, especially during the drying cycle.
Lost,
Ugh, Yup, correct.
Cheers,
Number 10
28 January 2009, 19:08
airgun1I have an RCBS Uniflo powder measure and never had issues with static cling on it, but have had static issues with various powder funnels and wiped them with a dryer sheet and they lost the static cling. I would not hesitate to wipe my Uniflo if it ever developed staic cling.
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28 January 2009, 20:37
R D McMillanWash the plastic measure body, funnel etc. in hot water with a generous amount of soap added. Drain, allow to dry without rinsing,---no more static cling!
28 January 2009, 21:14
Peglegquote:
Originally posted by R D McMillan:
Wash the plastic measure body, funnel etc. in hot water with a generous amount of soap added. Drain, allow to dry without rinsing,---no more static cling!
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