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When the circuit's power supply is disconnected, the capacitor's retained energy is discharged through the bleeder resistor. In cases where the circuit already has this resistor, the capacitor automatically discharges through it as soon as the power supply is disconnected.
Cut off the power supply to the capacitor completely to ensure your safety. Use a volt/ohm meter or a multimeter to determine the amount of voltage the capacitor stores. Make sure you get the precise amount of volts. If the voltage is relatively low (below 50 V), then you can use an insulated screwdriver to discharge this voltage.
You must discharge the capacitors before working on power supply circuits so you won’t get shocked. There are three different ways to discharge large filter capacitors in a power supply: with a screwdriver, the leads of a socketed 100 watt light bulb, and the leads of a high-wattage resistor.
Large capacitors can store enough energy to inflict injuries, so they must be appropriately discharged. When a capacitor is disconnected, it retains its accumulated voltage (and current) across the previously connected terminals, which is notably dangerous.
The last method consists of placing the leads of a high-wattage resistor on the capacitor’s leads. You can use a 2.2k ohm ten-watt resistor to discharge high voltage capacitors in a switched-mode power supply. It is a very simple and effective process, taking mere seconds to completely discharge the capacitor.
Accidentally or carelessly touching the leads of the capacitor after disconnecting the power supply, on the misconception that the absence of a power supply makes it harmless, can bear consequences ranging from mild tingling or burn to fatal electrocution and fire, depending on the amount of charge present in the capacitor.
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The problem I am facing is that the capacitor drains out when I cut the power supply. The MOSFET has a body diode that will start conducting if the drain falls below the …
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You must discharge the capacitors before working on power supply circuits so you won''t get shocked. There are three different ways to discharge large filter capacitors in a power supply: with a screwdriver, the …
You must discharge the capacitors before working on power supply circuits so you won''t get shocked. There are three different ways to discharge large filter capacitors in a …
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