how to safely deenergize capacitor
I need to replace a ac compressor capacitor and was wondering how to safely deenergize it?also how do itest it after to make sure it is deenergized.I do not like getting shocked!
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I have never had a problem with those but....
Using an insulated screwdriver and/or test lead jumpers....
Connect all terminals together.
(some have 2 terminals, some 3 or 4, just short them all together)
Or wrap all terminals with metalic foil.
But as I said, those are not high capacity, I'v enever had 'em hold enough charge to notice. Unlike some of the capicators inside a TV, the A/c ones are shorted (At the DC level) all the time. Just kill power to the A/C and you should be good.
Using an insulated screwdriver and/or test lead jumpers....
Connect all terminals together.
(some have 2 terminals, some 3 or 4, just short them all together)
Or wrap all terminals with metalic foil.
But as I said, those are not high capacity, I'v enever had 'em hold enough charge to notice. Unlike some of the capicators inside a TV, the A/c ones are shorted (At the DC level) all the time. Just kill power to the A/C and you should be good.
