[AMPS] resistors

[measures@vc.net (Rich Measures)]

>
>Rich Measures wrote:
>> 
>> Carl said:
>> >
>> >Which is why 100K is the suggested max in any literature I have seen for
>> bleeders.
>> 
>> ?  References, please.  .  In a typical 8171 anode-supply, a 100k-ohm
>> bleeder would dissipate 810 watts.
>> 
>> >>>>If I wanted a Reliable bleeder for a 4kV C-filter supply, I would
>> >>>>series up 8 to 10  Matsushita/Panasonic 100k-ohm, 3w MOF resistors on a
>> piece of
>> >>>>perfboard and be done with it.
>> >>>
>> >>>Absolute YUK !  800K to 1M bleders..no way Jose.
>> >>>
>> >>Ä  What is to be gained by using a 200k-ohm bleeder on a C-filter, Carl?
>> >
>> >Quicker HV bleed down time, less chance of a recharge.
>> 
>> ?  What mechanism recharges the capacitor?
>> 
>> >  All my concerns are safety related and for others not well versed in PS
>> issues.
>> >
>> >A string of 3W does not offer much of a voltage breakdown safety margin

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