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<blockquote data-quote="Naymola" data-source="post: 1862308" data-attributes="member: 3843"><p>Things I've learned about using electronic balances. </p><p>It needs to warm up for an hour, If I'm using mine a lot like everyday, I don't turn it off . </p><p>Static drives these machines crazy, producing erratic values. </p><p>Gun powder has a natural static charge, you can't eliminate it completely but can be reduced to a minimum.</p><p>Depending where I set mine up to use:</p><p> If I'm using it in the garage on the metal bench, I have "grounded" the table. I installed a single conductor from the nearest 120 volt receptacle and tied it into the system ground, so it's now grounded with the entire electrical system of the house which is a "earth ground". If I'm using it inside the home, I set the unit on a rubber anti static mat and ground that to a outlet, the mat has a ground wire and simply attach it under the receptacle cover plate screw ( all part of the device frame and green grounding screw)</p><p>Use a anti static clothes dryer sheet and wipe down everything, scale pan, powder container, balance, etc</p><p>Carpet holds static. Ever discharge (shock) yourself touching a grounded light switch after walking on carpet..... avoid setting up your electronic balance in a carpeted area. </p><p>Using a AC filter helps sometimes</p><p>I've seen scales go nuts when on a same circuit as a microwave when it's running. </p><p>Owning a good Balance has eliminated much of the headaches, you get what you pay for..</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Naymola, post: 1862308, member: 3843"] Things I've learned about using electronic balances. It needs to warm up for an hour, If I'm using mine a lot like everyday, I don't turn it off . Static drives these machines crazy, producing erratic values. Gun powder has a natural static charge, you can't eliminate it completely but can be reduced to a minimum. Depending where I set mine up to use: If I'm using it in the garage on the metal bench, I have "grounded" the table. I installed a single conductor from the nearest 120 volt receptacle and tied it into the system ground, so it's now grounded with the entire electrical system of the house which is a "earth ground". If I'm using it inside the home, I set the unit on a rubber anti static mat and ground that to a outlet, the mat has a ground wire and simply attach it under the receptacle cover plate screw ( all part of the device frame and green grounding screw) Use a anti static clothes dryer sheet and wipe down everything, scale pan, powder container, balance, etc Carpet holds static. Ever discharge (shock) yourself touching a grounded light switch after walking on carpet..... avoid setting up your electronic balance in a carpeted area. Using a AC filter helps sometimes I've seen scales go nuts when on a same circuit as a microwave when it's running. Owning a good Balance has eliminated much of the headaches, you get what you pay for.. [/QUOTE]
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