rootacres Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Hello all, So I have a chargemaster lite that has seen use for 1 rifle over the last 3 years. Im doing some load development with new pills. Last week I loaded up 20 ish, fast forward to last night. I plug the unit in, hit the on button, and nothing. The machine is entirely unresponsive to any button punching. Being that I am out of warranty through RCBS Im guessing that I am SOL for that, but will still try calling them. Anyone else have this problem? What electronic dispensing units are you all using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyd Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Definitely give RCBS a call or even better send them an email with the model and the problem. Takes a couple days for them to get back to you, but I have had way better luck this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Does it turn on / light up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rootacres Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 13 hours ago, AHI said: Does it turn on / light up? It doesn't, nothing happens when I hit the button. Ive tried all the dumb stuff, different power cord, different outlet etc. No dice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 The power supply is a 12 volt transformer. ( converts 240/110 to 12 volt) My thought is it has failed . That's why I asked if it would light up or not. Know of one that failed . But it was one of the very first ones sold. 5 ish years old at that time. As memory serves part was cheep from RCBS. $10.00? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rootacres Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share Posted August 11, 2022 19 hours ago, AHI said: The power supply is a 12 volt transformer. ( converts 240/110 to 12 volt) My thought is it has failed . That's why I asked if it would light up or not. Know of one that failed . But it was one of the very first ones sold. 5 ish years old at that time. As memory serves part was cheep from RCBS. $10.00? Thank you for the help. I will give them a shout and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rootacres Posted August 30, 2022 Author Share Posted August 30, 2022 On 8/10/2022 at 1:53 PM, AHI said: The power supply is a 12 volt transformer. ( converts 240/110 to 12 volt) My thought is it has failed . That's why I asked if it would light up or not. Know of one that failed . But it was one of the very first ones sold. 5 ish years old at that time. As memory serves part was cheep from RCBS. $10.00? Just thought I would give an update on this. RCBS sent me out a new 12v cord for free (very quick delivery) in hopes that would be the problem. Turns out it is not. The entire unit doesn't work and is out of warranty. Kind of SOL now. I'll be taking a peak at some others as I need to continue load development for an elk hunt in 6 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyd Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 The charge master is hard to beat I have had one for 8 or 9 years. If you get a new one whatever brand plug it in a a good power strip when using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 8 hours ago, dannyd said: The charge master is hard to beat I have had one for 8 or 9 years. If you get a new one whatever brand plug it in a a good power strip when using it. ^^2X I leave mine on most the time unless it’s going to be weeks before I need it again. Stay’s warmed up ready to go and seems more stable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpa1983 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Hi, did you solve the problem? i have exactly the same problem now. my power supply is working correctly. but nothing happens when i push the buttons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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