Static cling in powder hopper?

treebeard · March 30, 2017, 04:34:27 PM

So how do some of you handle static cling in the clear plastic powder hoppers on the powder measures. It does get aggravating.

Ben Beam · March 30, 2017, 05:16:42 PM

A suggestion I heard was to wipe it down with a static controlling dryer sheet. Haven't tried it yet.

wildman1 · March 30, 2017, 05:25:03 PM

Works fine. DO NOT use the smelly stuff.
wM1

treebeard · March 30, 2017, 06:16:17 PM

Thanks I'll give a try.

Baltimore Ed · April 15, 2017, 08:16:10 PM

Tried a used dryer sheet in my brass tumbler to eliminate the dust. It collected all the dust just fine but when I took the top off the smell set off my sinuses so bad I couldn't hardly stand it. After I got the brass out I chucked the media.

Coal Creek Griff · April 15, 2017, 08:53:49 PM

I have also washed some parts (such as the scale pan) with dish soap, letting it dry without rinsing and that has reduced static cling.

CC Griff

Ben Beam · April 15, 2017, 11:12:42 PM

Quote from: Baltimore Ed on April 15, 2017, 08:16:10 PM
Tried a used dryer sheet in my brass tumbler to eliminate the dust. It collected all the dust just fine but when I took the top off the smell set off my sinuses so bad I couldn't hardly stand it. After I got the brass out I chucked the media.

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Quote from: wildman1 on March 30, 2017, 05:25:03 PM
Works fine. DO NOT use the smelly stuff.
wM1

wildman1 · April 16, 2017, 09:38:22 AM

Well there ya go.
wM1

Coffinmaker · April 16, 2017, 12:32:00 PM

I've been wiping down the inside of my powder measure with Dryer sheets for years. Do NOT use the perfumed stuff. I have also been using cut up pieces of Dryer sheet in my Lizzard Litter. Keeps the dust down. Same cautionary note. Use the "Unscented" stuff.

Coffinmaker

Trader Dan · July 12, 2017, 06:54:00 PM

You can also get a product called Static Gard. It is an aerosol. I spray the inside of my powder hopper when I am worried about static and let it dry. Works pretty good.
The question is why worry about static with smokeless powder?

Ben Beam · July 12, 2017, 10:23:07 PM

My concern was that the static was affecting my measurements, since I couldn't control how much was staying in the funnel.

Jeremiah Jones · July 13, 2017, 09:43:59 AM

Quote from: Trader Dan on July 12, 2017, 06:54:00 PM
You can also get a product called Static Gard. It is an aerosol. I spray the inside of my powder hopper when I am worried about static and let it dry. Works pretty good.
The question is why worry about static with smokeless powder?

This was what I would suggest. I recommend spraying it and letting it dry outside. The smell has some hang time, until it is dry.

Trader Dan · July 13, 2017, 05:21:18 PM

Quote from: Ben Beam on July 12, 2017, 10:23:07 PM
My concern was that the static was affecting my measurements, since I couldn't control how much was staying in the funnel.

What brand of powder measure are you using?

Coffinmaker · July 13, 2017, 06:08:50 PM

I'm not Ben Beam. I've been known to sip a little Beam. I actually prefer Single Malt. However,

I personally use Dillon Stuff. I have 5 Dillon measures set up for different calibers. I must admit I have never had a problem with Static Cling. Well, not that I'll discuss openly

I have also never experienced "bridging" with that heathen fad stuff I use to shoot. I have experienced "bridging" with 2f APP. Just enough to be a nuisance. Since I now only load 3f for cartridges, I haven't had a problem with Bridging. I must just live right. I don't have much at all that goes wrong. Unless I'm shooting a match. Yech.

Coffinmaker

Baltimore Ed · July 13, 2017, 06:28:24 PM

Time to change your name to Saint Coffinmaker. Unless you're shooting a match of course.

Trader Dan · July 13, 2017, 09:43:21 PM

Unless you are using a plastic Lee powder measure, static should not be a problem. Never considered static a problem.

Eyesa Horg · December 08, 2017, 11:07:55 AM

The dryer sheet trick pretty much worked for me. I also grounded all my loading machines to a separate earth ground. Not sure why it has to be separate but other Pards said not to ground to the house ground, so I didn't. Seems to me you could actually have a power potential with 2 separate grounds, but haven't had any issues.