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RCBS Chargemaster 1500 - Power conditioner ?
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<blockquote data-quote="nkyshooter" data-source="post: 2603302" data-attributes="member: 83787"><p>I didn't read all the replies so if someone else already provided guidance similar to this, my apologies <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I'm an Electrical Engineer by degree and have been in IT for 30+ years with a good deal of dealing with issues resulting from power supplied to systems.</p><p></p><p>In general - yes - sensitive measuring devices can be susceptible so they need "good enough" power ... how "good" is "good enough" ... well how much "truck" is "enough truck"? ... </p><p></p><p>In general - yes - you need to let sensitive measuring devices "warm up" a bit ... as solid state electronics (those running off silicon based circuitry vs analog tubes) change temperature, the properties of the silicon change ever so slightly. For most things it doesn't matter. But for VERY sensitive measuring devices, it might be enough if there is a significant temp change.</p><p></p><p>Your biggest risk is actually damage to the sensitive electronics resulting from surges, spikes, drops, brownouts, etc. </p><p></p><p>In my opinion, the most cost effective way to handle all of this is to utilize a simple Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) available at about any walmart, or amazon, etc ... it will provide great surge protection as well as condition the power and even protect in the event of a drop or sudden power outage. You won't need a large/expensive one for a scale ... $100-$150 will probably do ya ... but you can always spend lots more if you like. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>T</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nkyshooter, post: 2603302, member: 83787"] I didn't read all the replies so if someone else already provided guidance similar to this, my apologies :) I'm an Electrical Engineer by degree and have been in IT for 30+ years with a good deal of dealing with issues resulting from power supplied to systems. In general - yes - sensitive measuring devices can be susceptible so they need "good enough" power ... how "good" is "good enough" ... well how much "truck" is "enough truck"? ... In general - yes - you need to let sensitive measuring devices "warm up" a bit ... as solid state electronics (those running off silicon based circuitry vs analog tubes) change temperature, the properties of the silicon change ever so slightly. For most things it doesn't matter. But for VERY sensitive measuring devices, it might be enough if there is a significant temp change. Your biggest risk is actually damage to the sensitive electronics resulting from surges, spikes, drops, brownouts, etc. In my opinion, the most cost effective way to handle all of this is to utilize a simple Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) available at about any walmart, or amazon, etc ... it will provide great surge protection as well as condition the power and even protect in the event of a drop or sudden power outage. You won't need a large/expensive one for a scale ... $100-$150 will probably do ya ... but you can always spend lots more if you like. :) T [/QUOTE]
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