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bigredstrat
Copper Member
Canada
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 Posted - 04/11/2007 : 05:06:03
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Hi folks, I'm new to the site, glad you're here.
Just wondering if I put rechargable batteries into my tu-2 and my RC -2 or my blues driver... will they recharge when I have them plugged into a power supply?
Any hints on the RC - 2 or do I just need to spend tons of time with it and read the manual a lot...??
Thanks for your help!!
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gurran1928
Gold Member
Sweden
650 Posts |
Posted - 04/11/2007 : 07:08:21
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| Never thought about it. I use all my pedal with power supply, none on battery. |
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ptero
Silver Member
Mexico
218 Posts |
Posted - 04/11/2007 : 07:47:20
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Good question. But I don't think it's possible. I don't remember how is the process to charge batteries but it isn't very simple. I have experience with large batteries used in solar energy systems. The charger has about three stages of charging: bulk, float and other one which I don't remember. So, it's is not simple.
I think Dr. Bob or Bossarea will post something to make us the things clearer. |
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mav
Copper Member
Australia
21 Posts |
Posted - 04/11/2007 : 08:21:55
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I've got a question.
Do Boss pedals work using rechargable batteries?? |
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controlfreak
Silver Member
Ireland
337 Posts |
Posted - 04/11/2007 : 09:36:15
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| ^^ yep they do! when all i had was a lonely ds-1 i used to use the same rechargable battery in it. |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
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Posted - 04/11/2007 : 10:09:14
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Hi Guys
The rechargeable battery cannot be charged, while it's in the pedal,
and while the PSA is connected.
The DC input socket, for the PSA, has a switch in it, that disconnects the Battery, when the PSA is plugged in.
There is also an isolation & protection diode in the circuit.
Most rechargeable 9V batteries, measure about 8.2v when fully charged & under a small load.
The pedal will work, but it's like having a slightly FLAT Battery in your pedal.
Also, rechargeable batteries have a Higher "Self Discharge Rate".
A lot of them will go flat, while just sitting on a shelf, & with nothing connected to them.
I can see that one, would work well in pedals that have Low Current consumption, like the DS-1
Theory - Theory & More Theory
I think I wrote that in a posting yesterday as well, or is it Deja-Vu?
Hope this helps you guys?
Regards Dr. Bob 
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Big Boss Man
Gold Member
USA
564 Posts |
Posted - 04/11/2007 : 17:58:49
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| Some pedals with a high current draw like the delays only go for about 15 minutes with a regular battery. With a rechargeable you might only get a few repeats out of it. |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 04/11/2007 : 18:04:12
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quote:
Originally posted by Big Boss Man
Some pedals with a high current draw like the delays only go for about 15 minutes with a regular battery. With a rechargeable you might only get a few repeats out of it.
You're right Big Boss Man.
Plug packs - wall warts,
or whatever you want to call them, are the most economical & only way to go, in many peoples opinions.
Regards Dr. Bob
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bigredstrat
Copper Member
Canada
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Posted - 04/12/2007 : 13:42:43
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| thanks for the info. I guess I'll save on rechargeables!! |
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