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    digital scale

    My digital has lost it's mind. I would like your opinions for a replacement.

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    Your not trying to use it under a florscent ligh are you. That can mess them up. It did mine. Otherwise, I have the PACT DPPS (Digital Precision Powder Scale) with A/C adapter. It has served me well now that I got it out from under the florscent lights.
    If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
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    No. Learned that a long time ago. It is a Lyman 1000, one the first ones, has served me well over the years but has gone bananas.

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    Get an Acculab scale!

    I have two digital scales in addition to a couple of beam scales. Without a doubt, the Acculab scale is the best digital I could find in regard to features, accuracy, and quality for at the reloading bench. Its probably overkill if you only shoot pistol for fun and throw all your charges with a powder measure. However, if you ever hand weigh powder charges for bullseye pistol competitions, varmint or target rifle loads it is the BEST. It is rock steady and NEVER loses zero or calibration. The only problem is that it is $300.00 (You can find it for sale on the web for $259.00)

    http://www.sinclairintl.com/cgi-bin/...230&type=store

    The AccuLab Scale goes way beyond most reloading scales on the market. Reads to 0.01 grains instead of 0.1 grains, has a weight counting function (great for bullets), and a weight percentage function that is useful for sorting brass. The large footprint provides a very stable weighing platform. Includes a glass air shield, flip-up hard cover, calibration weight, integral centering bubble level, and adjustable feet. Weighs in grains or grams. Made in USA. Two year warranty.

    Its pricey buy you will never buy another.
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    I have an RCBS 750 model and the instructions don't have the warning about fluorescent lights. I can understand why the fluorescent ballasts could cause interference which possibly over time could harm the circuits, but how would the light itself cause damage?
    Tony, NRA Benefactor, Ret. USAF
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    Tony

    As I understand it, it is not the high voltage from the ballast, it is the plasma setting up shock waves. Really sounds crazy but that is what causes the strain gauge scales to freak out.

    Ralph

    Yo. That is the ticket. Thanks for the info. Made is U.S.A. made my day
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    For what it is worth (and I know I was not asked about beam balances) but I prefer quality beam balances over digital scales for powder work.
    I believe they are more accurate and you don't have to worry about power.

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    I've been using an RCBS 750 with fluorescent lights several feet above it for over a year. At what distance does the lighting become a problem?

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    3ft if I remember correctly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tody
    3ft if I remember correctly.
    Thanks.

    My lights are further away and I'll keep that in mind as I expand my reloading bench later this year.

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