njl Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I was converting my RL550B from SP to LP this evening, and for some reason, it occurred to me to open up the low primer alarm. It still worked, but I decided to check on the battery anyway. Sure enough, it'd been leaking for some time. It was a Duracell with a 2015 date code. It might be the original battery from 5 years ago...I can't remember if I've ever changed it since I got the press. I cleaned out the battery gunk, put a new one in, and it still works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naka16 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I always take mine out after loading and leave in a separate ziploc bag. Alkaline batteries are such a pain in the ass. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 This topic should be in the hate section. I got rid of anything on my presses that buzzed a while ago. Very annoying sound. No more alarm means no more battery to check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjacobs Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Put in lithium batteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3gunnah Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 You are not truly a Dillon owner untill you have cleaned battery acid out of your low primer warning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistrate Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 +1 on the lithium batteries Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naka16 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 This topic should be in the hate section. I got rid of anything on my presses that buzzed a while ago. Very annoying sound. No more alarm means no more battery to check. That buzzer is annoying, but the one time I forgot to use it, I ran out of primers and made a mess. Lol Nothing like reloading at 6am and the buzzer goes off and wakes up the misses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 When I get to cranking rounds out I need that buzzer or I'll run dry every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henny Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Oh man, I've had to clean low primer alarms and even had to solder some to get them working again! It sounds like lithium batteries are the way to go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Just changed mine because you all had me worried. Mine still looks brand new inside after 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reloader901 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 I accidently left a battery in my primer warning buzzer for about 12 years while I was out of shooting. Last year I set up my machine and the inside of the buzzer case was a mess. Dillon sent me the guts of the buzzer for free even though I explained it was entirely my fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retread1911 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 There is a product out there that I coat all my electronics with as well as cleaning my guns with it. Corrosion X It will help save those bad connections in the powder and primer alarms and cleans your guns. Great product. Give it a shot (:grin:) Retread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Thanks for the reminder. Something else to add to my list of batteries to change annually. I may need a new 3 ring binder as well, the 1.5" version is getting over crowded. And a bank loan to get new batteries once a year as well <sigh> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Just a bump - had this happen.. in 2 of 3 sensors.. ruined one, the other was ok I also now mount the sensor differently to get to the battery easer.. oh well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reloader901 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Ooooh.... oooooh..... Thanks for the reminder! Just went and replaced my primer warning battery. Just a bump - ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowa Fox Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Duracell is the worst battery I have ever used for leakage and has ruined a lot of high dollar stuff for me. I will never buy them again. I never leave batteries in temporaray use items like the Dillon, chrony, hand held GPS,ect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njl Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 I've found Kirkland AA's (from Costco) are terrible in that way, and stopped buying them. They were pretty much guaranteed to leak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayak1 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 I would really recommend the eneloop AAA Ni-MH Pre-Charged rechargeables. They hold a charge well over a year and I have never had one leek on me. If your in freezing conditions or on an expedition you will need to go with lithium batteries. For around the house these are the way to go. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UG41XW/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Also.. don't forget your powder check if you have one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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