Static charge on pan, powder sticking.

[Ruger_shooter]

Any tips on how to stop the powder sticking to the pan of the beam balance due to static? This is an issue with the new beam balance I have. It's a metal pan but never had the problem with the old Lee balance.

[Randy Bohannon]

Have you recently washed or wiped the pan?

[Ruger_shooter]

Have you recently washed or wiped the pan?

No brand new out of the box.

[Randy Bohannon]

Ah right, I found I put a static charge on a pan by washing it and then rubbing it dry.

Letting it dry naturally solved the problem.

Try washing it in a grounded metal sink and then air drying.

[Turnup]

We used to have problems with static charges building up on the bed of a plotter. Thoroughly washing it in fabric conditioner (or failing that hand soap) and air drying leaves a slightly conductive coating which dissipates the charge. It's worth a try.

[Ruger_shooter]

Ah right, I found I put a static charge on a pan by washing it and then rubbing it dry.

Letting it dry naturally solved the problem.

Try washing it in a grounded metal sink and then air drying.

We used to have problems with static charges building up on the bed of a plotter. Thoroughly washing it in fabric conditioner (or failing that hand soap) and air drying leaves a slightly conductive coating which dissipates the charge. It's worth a try.

Thanks gentlemen. Will try these suggestions.