Buckshot Bear Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 My Dillon Powder Check Alarm finally crapped out, measured it and bought one off eBay for $3 bucks, cut the two screw wing tabs off with a Dremel and soldered it in and it works perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Very good. Is the new one a beeper or a buzzer? The last couple of Dillon's I have purchased have high pitched tones that I cannot hear very well. Would like to convert them to a loud buzz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: Very good. Is the new one a beeper or a buzzer? The last couple of Dillon's I have purchased have high pitched tones that I cannot hear very well. Would like to convert them to a loud buzz. This is a fairly loudish buzzer but a completely different pitch than the Dillon primer alarm. The powder alarm hasn't worked for a couple of months so I can't remember Larson if both the Dillon powder and primer alarms were the same now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Devil Dale Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Buckshot Bear said: This is a fairly loudish buzzer but a completely different pitch than the Dillon primer alarm. The powder alarm hasn't worked for a couple of months so I can't remember Larson if both the Dillon powder and primer alarms were the same now. Mine are very close to the same pitch. I cannot distinguish them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Payne Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 It's easy to get use to & not really hear the alarm, much like you get used to a Granddaddy clock bonging on the hour. I watch the pointer on every pull of the handle, which has worked well for me on both the 650 & the 1050. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackrabbit Joe #414 Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 I was also in same boat hearing the buzzer and I then tapped a small light bulb fixture to it and works great. See attached photos of alarm with small light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 was going to get it real snarky and point out a phone call to Dillon would have a new alarm on the way toot sweet. Then remembered the OP is in OZ. Take a century to get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 did something similar with my low primer warning. gutted it and replaced with 9 v buzzer and flashing light something like this: https://evandesigns.com/products/universal-flashing-leds-for-transformers since my hearing is pretty much gone the light is a nice way to warn me to cash in my kids' college fund to buy more primers--if I can find them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Actually what I was thinking of is the beeper in the powder measure warning sensor. These are at such a high tone I can't hear them most of the time. The light does not do much good as it is on top of the machine and outside my peripheral vision. The powder charge sensor for powder in the shell casing I solved years ago with an RCBS Lock Out Die. The buzzer in the powder measure sensor is very small. Any ideas on a louder buzzer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackrabbit Joe #414 Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Well if there is a newer buzzer I would like to hear same with out a bunch of wires to fool around with. I will attempt to place a bulb on the front side maybe can see better Larsen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Rich Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 3 hours ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: Actually what I was thinking of is the beeper in the powder measure warning sensor. These are at such a high tone I can't hear them most of the time. The light does not do much good as it is on top of the machine and outside my peripheral vision. The powder charge sensor for powder in the shell casing I solved years ago with an RCBS Lock Out Die. The buzzer in the powder measure sensor is very small. Any ideas on a louder buzzer? I had an older SDB and the primer buzzer was a loud medium tone buzz, maybe you could find one of those and adapt it. I can't hear the alarms on the 550's at all. kR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 I don't / won't rely on any audible indicator. If the plunger pin is in the "V", it's a good load. Cheers! Phantom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 6 hours ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said: was going to get it real snarky and point out a phone call to Dillon would have a new alarm on the way toot sweet. Then remembered the OP is in OZ. Take a century to get there. @Colorado Coffinmaker Snarky's ok....I ain't no snowflake It may be different in the US, but Dillon Australia definitely state "Dillon USA Technical Support (800) 223-4570 ALL ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS IN DILLON EQUIPMENT ARE COVERED BY A ONE-YEAR WARRANTY". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 7 hours ago, Jackrabbit Joe #414 said: I was also in same boat hearing the buzzer and I then tapped a small light bulb fixture to it and works great. See attached photos of alarm with small light. Damn that's a good idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Gun Barney, SASS #2428 Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 If you are going to wire a light, you might as well wire it so the light is right in your face while you are loading, so there is even less of a chance of missing it. You can even make it a small board right on the front of the press with lights for each of the alarms. Running a shock wire to the handle may be going a little too far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 14 hours ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: The powder charge sensor for powder in the shell casing I solved years ago with an RCBS Lock Out Die. I LOVE my RCBS Lockout die!! It is fabulous! Hugs! Scarlett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tequila Shooter Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 For those looking to change out what they have or add a powder check, here is another option. The DAA Magnetic Powder Check 2.0 is activated off the top rim of the case rather than the base of the shell plate, this means that no alarm will sound if no case is present. The powder sensing plunger (now with brass shoe) enters into the case mouth to rest on top of the charge and measure its height, sounding an alarm if the powder level is either too low or too high. It provides both an audible beep alarm as well as a bright red LED light when triggered. The DAA Magnetic Powder Check 2.0 includes a replacement short plunger, suitable for use with rifle ammo. When using for rifle, simply replace the plunger, and assemble the steel rod upside down, using the end without the brass shoe to enter into the small case mouth. Parts included make this suitable to use with all pistol ammo (9mm and up) and for rifle from .223 and larger. DAA Powder Check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOOTIN FOX Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Load 100, refill primers and powder, repeat. No alarm needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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