Question about reloading and climate?

[s10rick]

I tried to run a search on this and couldnt find anything so I apoligize if this is another repeated thread...

I recently began building my reloading area in the garage an picked a cut-a-way area that looks like a big closet in order to reduce wind flow when the garage is open. I have also heard in other threads in regards to reloading scales to try and control the climate however my garage is not insulated so it magnifies the temps outside (it feels like it anyway). If someone could elaborate on this I would appreciate it. Not sure if I should store the scale in the house?? Does the stable climate only apply to when it is in use?? Does climate apply to any of my other reloading equipment or supplies?

Or.. am I wayyyy off here and just had a dream I cant shake

Thanks,
Rick

[jmzhwells]

The temp will cause a change in pressure to your loads. I dont think it will be too significant though, may just effect accuracy. (Read a good reloading manual) Be careful with the wind when loading in the garage, it will do crazy things w/ the scale even with a small breeze.

[EOD3]

The main issue with climate is wind. It takes very little to cause fluctuation in the scale.

Are you using a mechanical or electronic scale?

[s10rick]

Are you using a mechanical or electronic scale?

I have both scales...(dillons) If wind is the main problem I can build a dumby wall. Will the wind effect the mechanical scale in the same way? or can I use the mech scale as a control until I know the conditions are good for reloading with the electronic?

[s10rick]

[f4tweet]

Get a large Fiberboard bookcase from Home Depot or such, and you can store powder and bullets there, that's what I did.

[EOD3]

Both types of scales will have diminished accuracy if there is more than a slight breeze. Given that the scale(s) are used to adjust/verify your powder measure, anything that'll keep the wind off will do. One of those 3-fold room dividers, or perhaps a small cabinet, whatever... The newer electronic powder measures have an enclosed area for the powder pan. The thing that causes me the most trouble in my garage is the freezer plugged into the same electrical circuit. My scale weighs differently if the freezer kicks on.

[s10rick]

Thanks EOD3, I have a flouresent light plugged into the same outlet but ill turn it off to use the scale. I read in another thread to use a power strip like for the high def TV's? so I guess I have to pick one of those up

[EOD3]

No reason to worry about the florescent light, it draws very little power when it's on, and anything with constant power draw isn't a problem. Something that goes on and off like a heater, fridge, arc welder is the problem.

As far as power strips go, a regular old surge suppressor power strip will do just fine unless you have PG&E problems.

[s10rick]

As far as power strips go, a regular old surge suppressor power strip will do just fine unless you have PG&E problems.

Thanks, That frees up some more money for the sale forums

[EOD3]

It'll only take a little while to get big bucks invested in powder, bullets, etc., etc...

The rule of thumb is double the cost every 3-6 months.