air conditioner capacitors
What size of resistor should I use, to discharge my capacitors?? I've read and googled and found all these different values --- 10k ohms, 20k ohms, 6k ohms and 2k ohms with 3-5w value. Also could I pl...
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Under the heading of Lessons Learned:
Use a test device to ensure that the power is disconnected.
=> This is real important if you are on a roof or a ladder.
The capacitors in a A/C should self discharge shortly after shutdown. => Notice I wrote "Should".
Discharge them in place with the SIDE of the screwdriver or pliers.
=> If you use the working end, they can burn the tool so it is useless in the future.
Didn't buy the picture, the T-shirt wore out long ago.
Matt
Use a test device to ensure that the power is disconnected.
=> This is real important if you are on a roof or a ladder.
The capacitors in a A/C should self discharge shortly after shutdown. => Notice I wrote "Should".
Discharge them in place with the SIDE of the screwdriver or pliers.
=> If you use the working end, they can burn the tool so it is useless in the future.
Didn't buy the picture, the T-shirt wore out long ago.
Matt
