How Do You Discharge A Grow Light Capacitor?
HID (high intensity discharge) fixtures are typically utilized for grow lights. These fixtures contain a high voltage transformer and a large capacitor. The capacitor acts like a storage battery and aids the light bulb’s illumination. Most HID capacitors will use an on-board resistor to automatically discharge the unit when not connected to electricity. By following a basic procedure, you can safely discharge any large capacitor that does not have an on-board discharging resistor. Remove all electrical power from the HID light. Connect one end of the alligator clip connectors to the capacitor. One connector each to the two power connections on the capacitor. Lay the ceramic resistor on an insulated surface. Spread the wire connectors outward so they do not touch each other. Attach one alligator clip to one of the resistor wires. Connect the second alligator lead to the other resistor wire creating the discharge circuit. Allow this connection to remain for two to three minutes. It is no
