moonman16 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Dillon Rep, Have you guys ever thought about ADDING a LIGHT VISUAL to complement the buzzer on the powder check? Some of us have hearing issues and or wear hearing protection along with eye protection while reloading. With passive muffs on I cannot hear the buzzer.and a light flash sure would be an aid to me and I'm sure others also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDA Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Why would you be wearing hearing protection when reloading? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman16 Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 TDA, Whole tubes (100) of primers have exploded before on people, supposed to be quite noisy. Better safe than sorry., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan550 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) Why would you be wearing hearing protection when reloading? +1 from the above post! The primer tube has been known to blow up, especially on the 650, and hearing loss is permanent! Edited August 30, 2015 by Alan550 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I wired directly into the switch on this one, it kills power to the motor and changes the display n the PLC from white to red and "Powder Check" comes up on the screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balakay Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 ..... With passive muffs on I cannot hear the buzzer.... Electronic muffs not an option?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDA Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I just glance at the indicator on the powder check since it is right in front of my face. It's easy to see that the switch plunger is in the V groove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman16 Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) Barakay, There are DEAF reloaders you know, A 1050 has 8 stations to keep track of also, and loads a bunch, even manually. Edited August 30, 2015 by moonman16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balakay Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Barakay, There are DEAF reloaders you know, A 1050 has 8 stations to keep track of also, and loads a bunch, even manually. I was not trying to offend, simply making a suggestion. I am well aware of hearing impaired shooters/reloaders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balakay Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Another option is the RCBS lockout die. As you know, it will stop the press from advancing. No auditory input needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman16 Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 I generally use the RCBS Loc-Out die, but I have a Dillon set up too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadpilot Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I'm not a big fan of beeps and buzzers. I'd like to have a LED setup on my powder and primer alarms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman16 Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 That's what I was asking of the Dillon Rep, if they ever considered adding a VISUAL (as in a light) to the Dillon Powder Charge Alarm? A LIGHT and Buzzer WARNING would be nice for SOME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillon Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 We have looked at this. To power both a buzzer and a light will require some redesign to the casing to hold an additional battery. This requires changes to the mold. When that mold needs to be rebuilt we will certainly revisit this, but don't expect it in the near future. A few customers have cut away the buzzer and soldered an LED in its place. Not as pretty as a new casing would be, but it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman16 Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 Thanks dillon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 It kind of has a visual indicator already as mentioned above. Simply look at the rod and see that it centers in the notch on each cycle of the press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman16 Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 BeerBarron, Running a 8 station 1050 has you busy watching many things. I just thought a flashing light would help some HANDICAPPED folks who are POSSIBLY DEAF or suffer from heavy hearing loss. This is an IMPROVEMENT to an existing product and a beneficial one at that. Safety First. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidenpeacemaker Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) I am sure it can made to work with the existing mold..just the other day I was playing with my 6yr old cops and robbers with his toy guns. And let me tell you. They have leds all kinds of moving parts and there loud and annoying. And last a few months of agony on two AAA batts. Edited September 1, 2015 by aidenpeacemaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwevers Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I've had this problem and am glad to hear I'm not the only one suffering from aging ears. I removed the buzzer from the case; ground off the little ear; cut a 1" hole in the casing; and installed the buzzer backwards. I also had a friend wire in a small bulb (LED?) Works better, but I wish Dillon could come up with a buzzer that sounds like, but different from, the low primer device. I think the main problem is the existing buzzer is too high pitched. This is the range where most shooters lose their hearing. Comments? Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21 shooter Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Hopefully Dillon can do this in the very near future. I need three of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDA Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Hopefully Dillon can do this in the very near future. I need three of them! I wouldn't hold your breath based on post #14 above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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