OT. Phase converters

What is the purpose for the resistors on the capacitors in a rotary phase converter? Some are soldered directly to the capacitor contacts and would be connected to the incoming power lines.

Reply to
Dean Hoffman
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They are to help balance the voltages between phases .

Reply to
Terry Coombs

Bleed off stored charge

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Don Y

Hmmm...I just installed a new one; didn't notice any resistors on the cap's. Have to go inspect... :)

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dpb

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