Magnito Problems

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Magnito Problems

Postby mornesc » Sat May 30, 2009 6:50 pm

I had a problem with my power output and had to remove the magnito to inspect it for loose connectoins. After a good inspection i found no loose connections and the coil resistances were perfect, but i did find allot of dust inside the magnito.

Now my question is!! would a dust build up inside the magnito coase it to loos the ability to push out the desired volt output? Why im asking is, after i refitted the magnito and closed up everything, it worked perfectly.

Any help please!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Magnito Problems

Postby Morph » Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:06 am

Well if the "dust" is made up of carbon or iron filings then perhaps yes. Carbon is a known conductor of electricity and if it get's between the coils and the magnets could influence the magnetic fields I suppose
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