Re: Discharging HV Caps

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Original poster: "Jim Lux by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <jimlux-at-earthlink-dot-net>

Depending on the value and voltage, discharging through a suitable resistor
to dump the energy in a "non-explosive" way.  That is, shorting that 5 kJ
energy storage cap with a big screwdriver is asking for trouble.  I use a
big 300 ohm 300 Watt resistor.
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Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2001 10:29 AM
Subject: Discharging HV Caps


> Original poster: "Ben Murrell by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<benmurrell-at-att-dot-net>
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> WHat is a convenient way to dischage HV caps that is still safe?
> Ben
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