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I have been using Lil Gun Powder for some handgun loads but a slight problem has arisen. How do I stop the powder from sticking to the interior of the green plastic hopper on my RCBS Powder measure. Appears to be caused by static electricity or something, any way to clean it to stop this, thanks
I wipe mine down with a used dryer sheet. A new dryer sheet leaves too much residue, but a used one doesn't.
Hope this helps.
Fred
A used dryer sheet is what I use too. This seems to be the universal solution to this problem.
Thanks Guys I will give it a try
Dryer sheet or buy the replacement Pyrex ones available
Lightly wipe down with a used dryer sheet works. I also have wrapped one around the bottom of the hopper and top of the casting holding in place with a rubber band this helps with static for a while. I have heard of some wiping down with a liquid softener like downey ( one that also removes static) and letting dry then buff out the coating with a clean soft rag. If available a small dia ground wire may help also.
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I spray mine down with graphite from a rattle can.
BINGO!Quote:
Originally Posted by jetinteriorguy
I remember when Dryer meant a galvanized steel wire across the back yard. We didn't have anti static sheets or spray but we did have graphite. Most powder was coated with it so the hopper., once coated, stayed coated.
Run a pound of powder thru without actually reloading rounds. This spreads the graphite around to remove static on new parts
This has worked for me on new powder items!
A little graphite on a rag. Then wipe the inside of the hopper pretty good with it.......
Bayou52
I noticed TiteGroup really clings to the plastic hopper on my Lyman 55. Unique & Herco do a little, 4227 & H110 not at all. At first I didn't care for TiteGroup because of the cling but it only takes a minute to run a plastic spatula around the hopper & get it out. I try to load several hundred rounds at a sitting so clean up time is worth the effort. Going to dig out a dryer sheet & give it a try.
Titegroup does the same thing in my Uniflow. I have tried using a used dryer sheet and it works ok, but not great. Might look for some graphite.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bmi48219
If you wash the plastic part out with a dishwasher / soap solution and let it air dry, there will be no static building up for a few months.
If you try the graphite, protect the surface you're working on. Graphite can make an awful mess