chargemaster consistently reads half a grain high

[VinnyQC]

Threads like this one remind me of why I dislike electronic scales. At least this one is more or less consistent.

There are inexpensive ones. There are also very good ones, I don't doubt either of those two statements.

Are there very good inexpensive ones?

I'd rather use a $50 (bought used) 505 (as an example), and not worry a bit about what's gone astray with the electronics THIS time.

Beam scales can also go astray. Keep in mind that when your BS and ES don't give the same reading, all you know is that they don't give the same reading. And even if you prove the ES has gone nut, it doesn't prove the reading on the BS is right.

 

[bcsteve]

Threads like this one remind me of why I dislike electronic scales. At least this one is more or less consistent.

There are inexpensive ones. There are also very good ones, I don't doubt either of those two statements.

Are there very good inexpensive ones?

I'd rather use a $50 (bought used) 505 (as an example), and not worry a bit about what's gone astray with the electronics THIS time.

You’re assuming it’s the electronic scale who’s off.

 

[silverfoxdj]

You need a set of check weights to determine what scale is out. As long as the issue is consistent, then you can deal with it unless you are obsessive compulsive.

Amen..

 

[phillyblt]

Don't have your cell phone close to you when you are using a digital scale. Some will do crazy things. But call or send an email to RCBS they'll help you out.

 

[Magellann]

Fluorescent lights are known to affect electronic scale readings, as well as other electronics that may be nearby. If you suspect this, take the scale to another room and see if it reads the same or different.

 

[silverfoxdj]

Don't have your cell phone close to you when you are using a digital scale. Some will do crazy things. But call or send an email to RCBS they'll help you out.

You can also add a small coil around the power cord to reduce interference..

 

[tigrr]

Take a penny to a lab and ask them to weigh it. They have far more accurate scales than you do. Some to 4 decimal points. Then see how accurate your system is. My access to a lab was at NAIT. I put those penny's in a bag to keep the dust off and that was in 2004 and I still check now and then with those pennys. I have 2 penny's and a dime. One aluminum penny and a copper one.