This digital capacitor discharger drains high voltage capacitors below 800V DC, and its 3 digit blue LED voltmeter shows the remaining voltage while it works. It discharges quickly without sparks, is rated for a maximum of 150J, and doubles as a DC voltmeter that also gives AC readings with a simple conversion.
Features and Benefits
- 3 digit blue display marked Vdc - shows the remaining voltage on the capacitor as it falls
- No polarity of discharge - the probes go on either terminal, with no need to find the positive leg first
- Quick discharge without sparks - no flash at the capacitor terminals
- Keeps discharging below 10V - the display goes off at about 10V; hold the probes on for about 10 seconds more to get below 5V
- Voltmeter mode - reads DC directly; divide by 0.9 for AC, so a reading of 207 means 230V AC
- Light handheld body - 92 x 70 x 38mm and 77g, with 4mm banana sockets for test leads
Applications
- Switch mode power supplies and TV power boards
- Digital cameras on the repair bench
- High voltage large electrolytic capacitors
- Quick DC or AC voltage checks while fault finding
Note: Disconnect the 230V AC supply before you discharge. The listing recommends use below 600V DC for safety, and the energy in the capacitor must not exceed 150J. As a voltmeter on 230V AC, keep each measurement under 20 seconds. Keep fingers off the probe tips and confirm zero volts with a meter before touching the circuit.
Model: YMC-02, 3 digit display version. Rated voltage: Below 800V DC, recommended below 600V DC for safe use. Maximum discharge energy: 150J. Display: 3 digit 888 blue LED voltmeter, marked Vdc. End of discharge: Display off at about 10V; about 10 seconds more takes it below 5V. Polarity: No polarity of discharge. Sparking: Discharges without sparks. Voltmeter: Reads DC; AC voltage = reading / 0.9. Input: 4mm banana sockets. Dimensions: 92 x 70 x 38mm. Weight: 77g discharger only, 145g with test leads. In the box: 1 x capacitor discharger, plus 1 x pair of test leads on the with-leads option. Test leads: Red and black leads with antifreeze PVC probe sleeves and right angle plugs (with-leads option). Display colour: Blue. Case: Light grey handheld case, sockets on the bottom edge. AC measuring limit: No more than 20 seconds per measurement on 230V AC. Before use: Disconnect the 230V AC supply. Q: How do you discharge a capacitor safely with this discharger? A: Disconnect the 230V supply, plug the red and black leads into the 4mm sockets and touch the probes across the capacitor pins either way round. When the display goes off at about 10V, keep going for about 10 seconds more, then confirm zero volts with a meter.. Q: Can you discharge a capacitor with a multimeter's leads and this box? A: Yes, the sockets take 4mm banana plugs, so the discharger only option works with your own 4mm test leads. The with-leads option includes a red and black pair.. Q: What size capacitor can it discharge? A: It is rated for capacitors below 800V DC holding no more than 150J, and the listing recommends use below 600V DC for safety.. Q: Can it read AC voltage? A: The display reads DC. For AC, divide the reading by 0.9, so 207 on the display means 230V AC, and keep 230V AC measurements under 20 seconds.. Q: How long does it take to discharge a capacitor? A: The listing gives no time for the main discharge, which depends on the capacitor. Once the display goes off at about 10V, about 10 seconds more brings it below 5V..