Bleeder Resistors

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Original poster: "S & J Young by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <youngs-at-konnections-dot-net>


Michael,
Bleeder resistors don't have to be a single resistor.  You can string 4 or 5
quarter or half watt resistors in series across each cap.  These resistors
are about one cent each, so 4 or 5 of them typically costs much less than
one HV resistor.  The downside is it requires a lot more soldering.
--Steve Young

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 >
 > Original poster: "Michael Quarles by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <mquarles-at-qusion-dot-com>
 >
 > Since I obviously don't have a modicum of understanding of electrical
 > theory, can you tell me the voltage rating requirement for the bleeder
 > resistors?  I, being limited in my understanding, would think you would
need
 > resistors that can handle 2000v.  However on this board I see experienced
 > people recommending 1/2 watt carbon film resistors that have about 350v
max
 > working voltage.
 >
 > Others say no you need a 2000v resistor and they recommend metal glaze
 > resistors.
 >
 > In my searching the metal glaze resistors have a higher voltage but
nothing
 > near 2000v.  I have found thick film resistors that will handle 2000v but
 > they are rather pricey.
 >
 > Thanks for your help.  I learn more each day.
 >
 >
 >