So I've got my fancy new dynamo front wheel, and it looks fab, and rolls really nicely. My query is.... Should I be connecting up the wires asap? Will rolling it store up electricity that will cause it to explode? Will I get a shock if I ride for ten miles then put my tongue on the contact points?
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Dynamo Question
(11 posts)- Started 11 years ago by Wilmington's Cow
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Are you planning to put your tongue on the contact points?
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Not while moving.
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I imagine it is only generating with a closed circuit so you should be safe!
EDIT: While moving however, stick a light bulb in your mouth and see what happens.
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You can apparently get a chunky shock if you biologically close the circuit of the dynamo whilst moving.
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Which Light are you planning on buying WC?
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It's fine, having a light plugged in and switched off is the same as not having one plugged in.
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Already got the lights :)
A B&M pair, but can't remember the models!
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You should put your tongue across the contacts while pedalling to get the real 9V battery effect.
Where did I put that video camera?
Don't think it matters if there's nothing connected. I have my lights switched off and nothing's exploded.
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Don't leave it like that throughout the winter in case a salt bridge encrusts itself across the contacts.
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Or even a salt replacement bridge.
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