Re: BOSS5 Where to plug the Geckos???

Thanks Dave. The bulb idea makes sense...I really don't like the idea
of shorting them out with a screwdriver...since I may use them in the
future.

-Brady

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<dave_mucha@y...> wrote:

> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "braidmeister"
> <braidmeister@y...> wrote:
> > Well I took the plunge yesterday and gutted the computer cabinet

for

> > the most part. I only had to cut 2 wires, which were soldered to

the

> > transformer buried in the bottom. On a side noe...can anyone tell

me

> > the right way to discharge those big capacitors??? I was sweating
> > while disconnecting them fearing getting zapped. :)
>
>
> First, wear safety glasses. if the thing sparks, the sparks will

fly.

>
> First, test with a multi-meter. Most likely there is nothing in

there

> if they have not been connected for a few days. Caps are not very
> good for long term storage.
>
> Then, use a regular household light bulb.
>
> It will burn out if the voltage is over 125 volts or so, but since

it

> is basically a resistor, it will drain anything in the caps.
>
> The light is a self regulating device so as long at the voltage is

not

> too great, the light will just turn on, then dim until it goes out.
> At that point, you can leave the bulb on it for a few minutes to

make

> sure is goes dead. then use an old screwdriver, then jumper it

with a

> wire as you remove it.
>
> If you want to save the cap, charge it with a couple volts. caps
> should not be drained to a totally dead state if you want to have a
> long live. And, they are probably worth $$ to someone in need.
>
> Dave