How to Discharge Capacitor safely with resistor

In this video, I have shown how to discharge the high voltage capacitors safely by using a resistor. As the capacitor can store electrical charge so it is very important to discharge the capacitor before testing otherwise it may damage the testing device like a multimeter.
In this video, I have discharged different types of AC and DC capacitors and explained the discharge method in step with all safety precautions required during discharging capacitor.

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While testing the start capacitor please take proper safety precaution for discharge the capacitor as shown in the video to avoid an accident.

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[TechStudyCell]

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[Al-msme]

you made it sound easy and gave a great explaination… unlike the 12 other videos I watched … thankyou

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I'm just starting to learn about capacitors and HOLY COW 300 VOLTS

[alphanuevo]

Great explanation. Seems that it might be good for folks to consider safety glasses and nonconductive gloves also.

[nitinkumar]

Big problem is when the capacitor is in the circuit. I got a big shock that threw me some feets away from a very high volts capacitor in a digital camera near flash light section when I was trying to modify the camera. All it took is a accidental touch, we careful with a capacitors in electronics devices, they can be fatal!

[jeffw]

It seems like you could look at the values of both the capacitor and the resistor, and only apply the resistor for a short period before testing again. That way you can figure out almost exactly how long to apply the resistor and write it down for each test. I suppose it would be a good idea to test the resistor every time to see if it's still functional as labeled.

[botialoach]

Great informative video, how do you calculate the value of the resistor you are going to use for the capacitor?

[thehobypainter]

That is some great advise. Thanks for sharing your video.

[hazzy]

Thank you for the great video. What about in-circuit capacitors? Should we discharge them? And would it the same way by using a high watt resistor?

[phamhuutri]

how do you calculate the value of resistor for discharging each capacitor ?

[nimalp]

Thank you. It is very useful! Nicely explained!

[gotta]

How to calculate Ohm and Watt resistor from capacitor?

[naderhumood]

Thank you Sir it's very useful. ...

[NFK]

Would it be sensible to leave the multi-meter attached to the capacitor legs while discharging it with a resistor to see when the voltage has dropped to near 0?

Also how do you determine the appropriate type/rating of resistor to use?

[tcudahey]

Thank you sir very much for your informative video.

[ponymoore]

How do you determine what size resistor to use?

[jumbo]

I have small 35v 1000uf. So if i plug it to LED until it no longer emit the light, does it mean it fully discharged?

[ObliquePlanet]

@Tech StudyCell Your emphasis on safety is very much appreciated! Would you please do us a favor and delete the Hokiepokie comment below? Thanks!

[MWD]

Does this work in circuit? Can I just use one very large resistor to discharge both large and small value capacitors?

[mohlomphimalatji]

Nicely explained. Do video how to charge