EEVblog 1655 - How to Discharge Capacitors SAFELY using a Multimeter!

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You can use almost any decent modern multimeter to safely discharge high voltage capacitor banks WITHOUT a LowZ function. Not a universal solution, but a handy tip to remember if you are in a pinch.
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