Just looking for a well made tool to discharge capacitors in various electronic equipment. I know they are easily built, but I haven't see a nice commercial solution.
2007-12-15 06:57:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Most large capacitors will have a built in drain resistor.
The tool you envision would have to have insulation
and a resistor, compatible with the unit with which
you'd be working, both in voltage and capacity.
2007-12-15 08:26:39 · answer #1 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You haven't a clue have you !!
Just but some 1 Meg Ohm resistors and solder them across
the capacitors
ot make a tool that has 100k ot 1 Meg resistors
The resistors cost about 1 cent each
BUT bear in mind resistors are rated for 100 or 200 Volts MAX
(you don't say what voltage you want to discharge ...it it's 10KV you have a problem)
Most large capacitors have a drain resistor? <----- RUBBISH
2007-12-15 18:03:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
An insulated-handle screwdriver will work, but there will be "arc-welding" damage to it and the capacitor's terminals. I'd build something with a ground clip, a 40w bulb, and a discharge probe all in series.
2007-12-15 22:41:18 · answer #3 · answered by quicksilv3rflash 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paperclip.
2007-12-15 16:04:14 · answer #4 · answered by nicholasm40 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋