27-01-2019, 07:53 PM
My usual capacitor discharger is a screwdriver across the terminals
Sometimes a croc clip lead with one end to the chassis and the other to a screwdriver.
There are circumstances where this approach is unwise but you won't find them in ordinary radios and suchlike. Also if transistors are involved then sometimes it pays to be more cautious. I rather doubt you'll be working on TVs and other kit involving very high voltages but there are additional safety issues with cathode ray tubes and certain types of capacitors. Even after being discharged they can sometimes recharge themselves to a hazardous extent.
Sometimes a croc clip lead with one end to the chassis and the other to a screwdriver.There are circumstances where this approach is unwise but you won't find them in ordinary radios and suchlike. Also if transistors are involved then sometimes it pays to be more cautious. I rather doubt you'll be working on TVs and other kit involving very high voltages but there are additional safety issues with cathode ray tubes and certain types of capacitors. Even after being discharged they can sometimes recharge themselves to a hazardous extent.
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