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wabbithunta
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Re: lights for HCT's

Post by wabbithunta »

KS wrote:Oh, you know, just for the fun of it.

oooh, sarcasm. Don't you just love it :nana :nana :nana :Very Happy
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Re: lights for HCT's

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I would have thought it would be relatively simple to use the kinetic energy inherent in pushing a HCT to power a small dynamo for lights. And if you push it fast enough, (or let it run away from you downhill because you haven't applied the brake properly :oops: ) you could probably charge the PDA.
I think I should copyright this idea.
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Re: lights for HCT's

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clashcityrocker wrote:I would have thought it would be relatively simple to use the kinetic energy inherent in pushing a HCT to power a small dynamo for lights. And if you push it fast enough, (or let it run away from you downhill because you haven't applied the brake properly :oops: ) you could probably charge the PDA.
I think I should copyright this idea.

I bet you'll find there's already something made for this.. like a Heath Robinson contraption.
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Re: lights for HCT's

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Hey Clash, any chance of incorporating a water heater element. Nothing like a cuppa on the job (no rude comments please) :wink:
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Re: lights for HCT's

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Add a separate power supply that can be recharged so you can have your meal relief on the go.You have to have a cuppa and something hot to eat too so add a power point or two for a kettle and a few other handy electrical items to to do this.
And add a seat too.
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Re: lights for HCT's

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clashcityrocker wrote:I would have thought it would be relatively simple to use the kinetic energy inherent in pushing a HCT to power a small dynamo for lights.
Royal Mail doesn't do induction well,electromagnetic or otherwise....
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Re: lights for HCT's

Post by wabbithunta »

All Royal Mail HCT's that have been upgraded or converted with dynamos/power supplies etc for lighting and/or any cooking of meals etc will now have to have a retrograde refit as we will be changing the clocks within a few days as "summer" is now on the way.
RM want the HCT's and their operatives to be a nimble and agile as possible when RM mail volumes start to pickup.... :roll:
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