Re: [TCML] Bleed Resistors - are these ones OK please

["David Nelson" <davidnelson11@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I bought bleed resistors from RS in Australia. RS stock number 484-4450. 
Manufacturers part number 232224213106. They are Vishay, metal film, high 
voltage, 0.5W, 2.5kVac, 10Mohm. Pack of 25

Dave Nelson
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "P Tuck" <follies@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 8:25 PM
Subject: [TCML] Bleed Resistors - are these ones OK please


> Hello.
> I am seeking a source for bleed resistors in the UK. I have found a old 
> post
> in the archives that lists Digikey's  10Meg Carbon Film 1/2 watt resistors
> (part number 10MD-ND) as the ones to use.
> Looking at these they are only rated at "Max volts" 350v DC  or "Max
> Overload" at 700v.
>
> As I can expect up to 2000Volts across my CD' 9421C20...... etc caps this
> seems an odd recommendation.
>
> Can I actually use these despite my concerns?
>
> If not, does anyone know another alternative source  in the UK.  I've 
> tried
> RS Components and Maplins but cant find the voltage handling that's 
> needed.
>
> Philip

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