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Old 10-18-2006, 07:43 PM
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You guys didn't mention dielectric absorption - you can completely discharge a high voltage capacitor, and then if you disconnect the ground lead and come back some time later, it can have re-developed a partial charge, enough to be painful. Always discharge just before poking around, and leave the ground lead on if possible.
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