[pettifogger1]

I have modifed two Dillon low powder sensors for use on the shot and powder tubes on my Spolar. In the good old days these devices used a mechanical buzzer. The new ones all seem to use electronically created tones. Even with my hearing aids I cannot hear these tones. One of the Dillon's (the one on the shot) I can hear. I saw a sensor on the Alpha Dynamics website so I took a chance and ordered one. It attaches with a soft rubber strap. It has a tone which I cannot hear but it has a very bright flashing red light when the powder gets low. Works very well. It has a vibration sensor so when you stop reloading it will shut itself off. The Double Alpha site is a pain to navigate so here is the link to the sensor.

DAA Infra-Red Low Powder Sensor

The DAA Infra-Red Low Powder Sensor is an efficient, high-tech solution to a problem every reloader has encountered: Making sure to fill that powder hopper in time, before you accidently load empty cases without powder… (don’t feel stupid, we’ve all done it…) ...

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[pettifogger1]

I have an autodrive on my Spolar and the shot and powder can go down pretty fast. When I am loading I am not looking up at the shot and powder hoppers I am looking down at the moving parts. Especially to ensure a primer has fed. So for me it is a help. I started reloading in the early 60's. Back then with a single stage press and charging cases and setting bullets one at a time this was not a problem. However things have changed over the years. My Dillons have case feeders and bullet feeders. The Spolar has a PW autodrive. Anything that helps remind if something is getting low is a help.