Id use NZ post. Mainfreight is ridiculous these days.Quote:
Originally Posted by Baz
$150 was a guess, but wouldn't be too far off that return I think?
Chris
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Id use NZ post. Mainfreight is ridiculous these days.Quote:
Originally Posted by Baz
$150 was a guess, but wouldn't be too far off that return I think?
Chris
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I just typed in 5kg, 36x32x48cm and it spat out $83.
Thats the exact size of the box that my chargemaster was shipped in, dunno about weight but have a go on it
Chris
This is certainly not a new issue with the RCBS line of auto-tricklers. I bought the RCBS auto trickler and scales when they first hit Sportways GunShed over 10 years ago. I noticed that I had this same problem with the slow trickler spout sometimes. It would faintly hum and tick, but there was no rotation on the slow spout so the charge never reached the desired setting. A full power reset and re-calibrate of trickler and scales would sometimes cure it. Weeks could pass and I'd flash the thing up and it would shit out 200 loads without an issue. Then weeks later, I'd go to use it again and have the problem. I wondered if it was moisture affecting the circuit, but on opening, found the circuit board is laquered and there were no signs of corrision or dry-joints etc. I just live with it.
Ray.
I take it that that is not the power sorce that came with it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Baz
Mine runs fine on a similar sorce but slightly more mA but the std one that came with mine is 1000 mA that it came with just wrong voltage for here... maybee the amps are not quite enough with the lower speed and if thats the case you could damage the unit, Warantee could be out the window also if this is the case
Aparently the max draw is only around 250 ma which would be about right, Its not a very big motor in it.
I run the jaycar 9.0v 1.66A model. Just incase haha.
Chris
Well........... I think I am making progress. I emailed RCBS direct with the problem etc and stated I would be happy to send it back.
First email reply was: Are you stateside?
Of course I emailed saying I was in New Zealand etc.
Just received a second email saying:
J, send us a picture of the unit with the serial # showing and a copy of your receipt and then another picture of the unit completely smashed. We will then send you another unit, that one must have an internal issue. Make sure to reply with your entire shipping address. Have a great day and enjoy your reloading.
Technical Service Department/rm
ATK/RCBS Operation
(800) 533-5000
605 Oro Dam Blvd E.
Oroville, CA 95965
Now that's customer service..... but i'm 50/50 right now. mmmmmm run it over with my ute?
As long as they are good to there word thats awesome service.
Shoot it with a load that it dispensed incorrectly. Seems appropriate.
hahaha
Id hate to find it was april fools day over there
JELOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Google search 'RCBS customer service'. There is alot of good comments on RCBS and the company. Plenty of out of warranty parts getting replaced for free.
I bought mine a couple of years ago from sinclairs, i tried to run it on a 9v nz plug pack, but it didnt run well at all, ended up going back to the us 10v 1amp plug pack with an adapter ( the orginal one that shipped with the unit) and have never had any trouble with it at all, at 9v i dont think there's enough voltage to run the motor properly in trickle mode.
I got in the 110v model, was alot cheaper than the 220v, Even the 110v plug pack shows and out put voltage of 9v 1000mA. Does yous show 10v on the plug pack?Quote:
Originally Posted by Duck Gunner
I have had 2 emails from RCBS saying the same thing, smash, photos, recipet and they will send a new one.
Just trying to get the courage to smash it...........:smash:
Quote:
Originally Posted by Baz
yep has got 10volt 1amp written on it.
I have been told of another that had an issue very very similar issue (by a reader but not member of here) and it turned out to be the power pack issue... He mentioned you should be using a power pack recomended by RCB's as that was the cause of his failure?
Might have to double check my setup to make sure the supply is matched up to the specs :)
did 36 rounds on saturday and had one fail to dispense the last .2g. A few I helped by tapping, (would have got there eventually though, was actually rotating) I use the mcdonalds straw trick now, heaps quite a lot.
Seems to be getting better with use?
Chris
My power pack is 9v 600mA and puts out 9v on the mutli-meter, (well within specs in manual) cant see why 9v would be different from power pack to power pack??? May find another power pack and try that....Quote:
Originally Posted by leathel
Mine wont even do one load, no movement in trickle stage at all and the TRICKLE button is a no go at any stage of use..... I think I will take RCBS's kind replacement offer. now to run it over with my ute.Quote:
Originally Posted by crnkin
Do it.
My trickle button doesn't work either. I set the specs so it only enters trickle mode for the last .2g, the second last speed usually gets it there on its own accord. If it doesn't, thats when it fails to dispense. If I set trickle to last .1g it overshoots.
Chris
Get a Pact system. Never had an issue with mine, yet strangely looks exactly like the RCBS. Tracy Short sells them...... I think.
My CM did funny shit till I got a ups for it. Been running perfectly since. Might be coincidence though.
I measured the output of the supply for my one, it puts out 14.3 volts with no load
ok interesting, I have a selectable V setting on my power pack, I will try 12v before I run it over then. either fry it or fix it.
Funny you say that, just switched the selector up to 12v, plugged it in turned it on, no smoke or bang. counted down and beeped ready to go. hit the TRICKLE button and it works. set a load and hit dispense, away it went and trickled fine.......... did 20 times tipping powder back into hopper sweet as.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tussock
So at this stage I may not be running it over with the ute.:)
here's my solution to the chargemaster problems
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss0IA...&feature=g-upl
seemed to fix it for us :cool:
greg
Baz did you check that your supply is actually supplying 9-10 v under load?
Iv found volts drop with load pissing round with fast chargers.
I have just got a power pack for mine that you can adjust the voltage on,was having the same problem with it not trickling.Put it on 12v and its a whole new beast:thumbsup:
Just saw this. Could be of some help?
TECH TIP: How to Speed Up Your RCBS ChargeMaster 1500 « Daily Bulletin
Baz, Im in Hamilton and have a Chargemaster too, Ive had ZERO problems with mine, If you would like to bring it around and use the factory power pack to try your more than welcome.
Just PM me if you want.
Just dont kill it yet!
RUNAS
Cheers, I will keep that in mind. I am going to get a quality power pack for the mean time to try.Quote:
Originally Posted by RUNAS
I would not be surprised if all these problem power supplies are switchmode and hf interference is coming down the DC line to the chargemaster. Might find the old style transformer power supplies do a better job.
I've just used mine - EVERYONE else has had it in the last 2 years LOL
Power supply is a Uniden Cordless Phone pack 9v 210mA - still working mint :)