Dumb question regarding location of bench

PaseMkr · February 1, 2011, 06:09 AM

Hey everyone,

I am trying to decide where to located my bench when I begin to reload. I have a storage room in the basement that would be ideal, but the furnace and hot water heater are also in this room. If I position the bench 8-10ft away from those items, do you think that would be okay or would you say absolutely not?

Kevin Rohrer · February 1, 2011, 08:06 AM

It should not be a problem. Neither has an open flame that could cause a problem.

I'd only be concerned if you use a combustible liquid that might fill the air w/ vapor.

Mobuck · February 1, 2011, 08:25 AM

The open flame/pilot burner would not bother me. What might cause a problem is the airflow around your powder scale. I had to move my powder scale at least 15' from where my furnace is to prevent the air movement from deflecting the scale.

Bush Pirate · February 1, 2011, 08:46 AM

My bench is set up in same room as water heater and furnace also. Its been that way for a few years I haven't had any issues. I was also concerned about it but it was the only option my wife would go for.

jmorris · February 1, 2011, 10:24 AM

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The open flame/pilot burner would not bother me. What might cause a problem is the airflow around your powder scale. I had to move my powder scale at least 15' from where my furnace is to prevent the air movement from deflecting the scale.

Get a clear cake pan lid to set over the measure, works like a champ at the range when I'm working up loads.

CherokeeT · February 1, 2011, 10:46 AM

My bench was near the HVAC and water heater for many years, just keep your powder scale shelded from the breeze.

PaseMkr · February 1, 2011, 12:11 PM

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Get a clear cake pan lid to set over the measure, works like a champ at the range when I'm working up loads.

Jmorris can you explain. I am having trouble visualizing what you are saying.

Thanks

Edward429451 · February 1, 2011, 12:41 PM

One of those deep clear plastic lids that come snapped over cakes in your supermarket. No glass, just shelter from he airflow so plastic is ok.

PaseMkr · February 1, 2011, 07:41 PM

So regarding the clear, plastic cake lid, do you place it with the opening down so that the scale is completely enclosed or opening side face up with the scale set into the lid, so that the walls shield the scale, but the top is open?

Crashbox · February 2, 2011, 08:54 AM

My bench is roughly ten to twelve feet away from the furnace and water heater. I say it's not an issue unless powder is deliberately thrown into the flames. I do shut the furnace off when reloading, though, mainly because the loud FWOOF of the furnace ignition startles the daylights out of me-

February 1, 2011, 06:09 AM	#1
PaseMkr Junior Member Join Date: January 29, 2011 Posts: 13	Dumb question regarding location of bench Hey everyone, I am trying to decide where to located my bench when I begin to reload. I have a storage room in the basement that would be ideal, but the furnace and hot water heater are also in this room. If I position the bench 8-10ft away from those items, do you think that would be okay or would you say absolutely not?

February 1, 2011, 08:06 AM	#2
Kevin Rohrer Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2010 Location: Medina, Ohio Posts: 1,049	It should not be a problem. Neither has an open flame that could cause a problem. I'd only be concerned if you use a combustible liquid that might fill the air w/ vapor. __________________ Member: Orange Gunsite Family, NRA--Life, ARTCA, and American Legion. Caveat Emptor: Cavery Grips/AmericanGripz/Prestige Grips/Stealth Grips from Clayton, NC. He is a scammer

February 1, 2011, 10:46 AM	#6
CherokeeT Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2008 Location: Medina, Ohio Posts: 273	My bench was near the HVAC and water heater for many years, just keep your powder scale shelded from the breeze. __________________ God Bless America US Army, NRA Endowment TSRA Life, SASS

February 2, 2011, 08:54 AM	#10
Crashbox Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2009 Location: Lynden, Washington Posts: 199	My bench is roughly ten to twelve feet away from the furnace and water heater. I say it's not an issue unless powder is deliberately thrown into the flames. I do shut the furnace off when reloading, though, mainly because the loud FWOOF of the furnace ignition startles the daylights out of me- __________________ Four Rugers, three SIG Sauers, assorted rifles. NRA, GOA and SAF Life Member.

February 1, 2011, 08:25 AM	#3
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	The open flame/pilot burner would not bother me. What might cause a problem is the airflow around your powder scale. I had to move my powder scale at least 15' from where my furnace is to prevent the air movement from deflecting the scale.

February 1, 2011, 08:46 AM	#4
Bush Pirate Member Join Date: June 2, 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 54	My bench is set up in same room as water heater and furnace also. Its been that way for a few years I haven't had any issues. I was also concerned about it but it was the only option my wife would go for.

February 1, 2011, 12:41 PM	#8
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	One of those deep clear plastic lids that come snapped over cakes in your supermarket. No glass, just shelter from he airflow so plastic is ok.

February 1, 2011, 07:41 PM	#9
PaseMkr Junior Member Join Date: January 29, 2011 Posts: 13	So regarding the clear, plastic cake lid, do you place it with the opening down so that the scale is completely enclosed or opening side face up with the scale set into the lid, so that the walls shield the scale, but the top is open?