Shimano Dynamo Hub overvoltage protector

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shutuplegs
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Shimano Dynamo Hub overvoltage protector

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I just received a Shimano XT hub wheel, planning to run with SON lights front and rear.

Also in the box was a ‘Dynamo Overvoltage Protector’ part number SM-DH10.

I’ve not actually got a clue what this is for (aside the obvious, to stop Overvolting?! ). Do I need to fit it? Will I trash my lights without it? I thought it was just a matter of plugging all the lights together to the hub...
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Lazarus
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Re: Shimano Dynamo Hub overvoltage protector

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https://si.shimano.com/pdfs/si/SI-2ZN0A-000-ENG.pdf
Seems to be to protect bulbs if one blows but never had one , never fittedo ne, never used one and I have had a variety of dynamo hubs and lights
I would not bother personally and would assume modern lights dont need this feature - but not 100% certain
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Re: Shimano Dynamo Hub overvoltage protector

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Don't bother.
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Re: Shimano Dynamo Hub overvoltage protector

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Great, thanks both!

I wouldn’t say electronics is my strong point...
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