This digital capacitor discharger drains high voltage capacitors below 800V DC, and its 4 digit 8888 LED voltmeter shows the voltage on the capacitor as it falls. It is rated for a maximum discharge energy of 150J, discharges without sparking, and doubles as a DC voltmeter, with a simple conversion for AC readings.
Features and Benefits
- 4 digit LED voltmeter - shows the remaining voltage in red or blue digits, depending on the version you choose
- No polarity of discharge - put the probes on either terminal, with no need to find the positive leg first
- No sparking - quick discharge without ignition at the capacitor terminals
- Keeps working below 10V - the display goes off at about 10V; hold the probes on for about 10 seconds more and the capacitor drops below 5V
- Voltmeter mode - reads DC directly; divide the reading by 0.9 for AC, so a reading of 207 means 230V AC
- Handheld case with 4mm banana sockets - supplied with a pair of antifreeze PVC soft test leads
Applications
- Switching 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 discharging. For safe use the listing recommends working below 600V DC, and the capacitor energy must not exceed 150J. As a voltmeter on 230V AC, keep each measurement under 20 seconds. Keep fingers clear of the probe tips and confirm zero volts with a meter before you touch the circuit.
Model: YMC-02, 4 digit display version. Rated voltage: Below 800V DC, recommended below 600V DC for safe use. Maximum discharge energy: 150J; no energy limit for capacitors below 200V. Display: 4 digit 8888 LED voltmeter, red or blue. End of discharge: Display off at about 10V; about 10 seconds more takes it below 5V. Polarity: No polarity of discharge. Sparking: No sparking. Voltmeter: Reads DC; AC voltage = reading / 0.9. Input: 4mm banana sockets. Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C. Certification: CE. Weight: 77g without test leads, 145g with test leads. In the box: 1 x capacitor discharger, 1 x pair of test leads, paper box. Test leads: Red and black antifreeze PVC soft leads with right angle plugs. Display colour options: Red or blue LED digits. 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. Packaging: Paper box. Q: How do you discharge a capacitor safely with this discharger? A: Disconnect the 230V supply, plug the leads into the 4mm sockets and touch the probes across the capacitor terminals either way round. When the display goes off at about 10V, keep the probes on for about 10 seconds more, then confirm zero volts with a meter.. Q: How long does it take to discharge a capacitor? A: The listing gives no time for the full discharge, which depends on the capacitor. Once the display goes off at about 10V, about 10 seconds more brings it below 5V.. Q: What size capacitor can it discharge? A: It is rated for capacitors below 800V DC holding up to 150J, and the listing recommends staying below 600V DC for safe use. Below 200V the listing sets no energy limit.. Q: Can I use it as a voltmeter? A: Yes, the display reads DC voltage directly. 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 do you discharge a TV capacitor with it? A: Unplug the TV and touch the probes across the large filter capacitor on the power board, a use the listing names. Wait for the display to go off, keep contact for about 10 seconds, then check with a meter..