Why the battery dischargers are so heavy?

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Battery dischargers are heavy due to the need for multiple resistors to handle high currents, such as 100 A. Industrial battery dischargers can weigh around 60 kg because of these components. The weight is necessary to ensure safety and efficiency during the discharging process. Understanding the design and purpose of these devices clarifies their substantial weight. Overall, the heavy construction is essential for managing high power levels effectively.
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Hi friends,

Why the battery dischargers are so heavy?

Thank you very much
 
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JLander said:
Hi friends,

Why the battery dischargers are so heavy?

Thank you very much

Welcome to the PF.

What's a battery discharger? Can you post a link to one? Why do *you* think they might be heavy?
 
This one only weighs a few grams
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Dear Beckerman;

Find here a link so you can see an industrial battery discharger.

Battery dischargers are a group of batteries for discharging industrial batteries, since currents are high (100 A for example) a lot of resistors are needed and the equipment can weight 60 kg.

Regards,
 

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