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Step 25Aligning the belt to the wheel
WARNING: DO NOT TEST OUT YOUR BIKE PEDAL POWER GENERATOR WITHOUT AN ELECTRICAL LOAD HOOKED UP TO THE ALTERNATOR - IT WILL KILL THE ALTERNATOR. IT HAS TO HAVE AT LEAST a 150 OHM Resistor across it or a small 2 Watts Light Bulb. That way the regulator won't go to high voltage output , and burn out.
Since you only hand tightened the bolts, you can know adjust the car Alternator as shown below. By doing a proper alignment, you have a more efficient bike generator because there will be less friction. And it will keep the belt from jumping off when you are pedaling.
When alighned, the belt should look like the picture. Also make sure the alternator is square wit the rim. Adjust the angle of the the alternator so its pully is perfectly aligned with rear wheel.
Since you only hand tightened the bolts, you can know adjust the car Alternator as shown below. By doing a proper alignment, you have a more efficient bike generator because there will be less friction. And it will keep the belt from jumping off when you are pedaling.
When alighned, the belt should look like the picture. Also make sure the alternator is square wit the rim. Adjust the angle of the the alternator so its pully is perfectly aligned with rear wheel.
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Aug 11, 2011. 12:28 AMNoblenutria
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Isn't it better to use a generator with permanent magnets?
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