klem kedidelhopper schrieb:

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So the problem is that I don't know if after I touch this thing if It
is totally discharged and it is really at zero or if static
electricity has influenced the position of the needle. This simple job
is really driving me nuts. It is very dry in the house and I'm sure
that this may have something to do with it, but I just don't know how
to compensate for this.

Obviously it is important that my adjustment is correct as there is no
access to it once the unit is re assembled. Can anyone offer any
advice? Thanks, Lenny.

Hi Lenny,

use something like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5_8lN_2aKs

HTH

Reinhard