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.
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Dean Hoffman wrote:

They are to help balance the voltages between phases .
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On 5/26/2016 4:21 PM, Dean Hoffman wrote:

Bleed off stored charge
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On 05/26/2016 6:57 PM, Don Y wrote:

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