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I mean, there categorically shouldn’t be 160v to earth on the frame. Contact manufacturer rather than try and solve the problem.
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Stop using immediately. Seek professional advise.
Non professional advise...... If its a cheap bike then corrosion on all sorts is going to hapoen. Best uk outdoor storage solution is to be protected from above and the back from weather, but with front open. A lean to against shed to stop almost all the rain falling on it and then plenty of air flow so it will dry asap. Avoid waterproof covers.
If could be a slight anoidic affect caused by the electrical fault causing extra corrosion (like a boat). What bike is it exactly?
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@chiroshi
Posting here as I know there are a few people who know about electrical stuff.
My mum has an e-bike the she stores and charges in an outdoor shelter. She's having problems with corrosion - she's had to replace the kickstand twice in two years and just had the spokes on her front wheel replaced.
I brushed my leg against the bike whilst it was charging the other day and noticed a buzz from the pedal. My dad brought out his multimeter and measured a 160V potential between the bike and ground whilst charging.
What would be the best, or most practical way of reducing the electrical potential between the charging bike and the ground in order to reduce the speed at which the bike is corroded to dust?
We could add a large rubber mat to try and isolate everything, or some kind of grounding wire attached to the frame? Or are we barking up the wrong tree?