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Old 07-27-2012, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by lnx64 View Post
I never discharge through a resistor. I like being able to hear that pop, as it's verification to me that it DID discharge.
The charge will partially recover after the first 'pop'. A few more 'pops' of diminishing intensity over the next hour or so is usually sufficient to drain the charge. Or else just leave the bleeder or shorting clip in place for that length of time.
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