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moonmarkcus
Silver Member
Nicaragua
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 Posted - 01/17/2009 : 05:51:55
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| The Questions is ... How many pedals can be powered with a daysi chain and a single PSA-120 adapter???? |
Edited by - moonmarkcus on 01/17/2009 05:52:22 |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 01/17/2009 : 06:13:31
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| Depends on the pedals... You would need to add up the mA for all the pedals and see if it comes anywhere near 300 mA. |
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
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Posted - 01/17/2009 : 06:32:00
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| I usually don't run any more than about 80% of rated current for the supply to keep it cooler & hopefully increase its longevity. |
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Right Foot Boss
Gold Member
USA
881 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2009 : 10:06:47
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| Just so you know I have run more than 300mA off one daisy chain with somewhat unstable results. But stable in the short run. I hope I don't get stoned for saying that, and not in the high way. It is just the truth. I try not to do it anymore, and in fact rarely do. But I have before and will proclaim that it can be done. You just might get some weird volume drops (at least I hope that is what caused them). |
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Ollie
Gold Member
United Kingdom
729 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2009 : 11:04:49
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| talking of power, i was thinking of getting another daisy chain for my Boss psa, Will it be able to cope with powering another 7 pedals? I already have 9 Pedals powered, will it damage the psa if I power too much through it? |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
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Posted - 01/17/2009 : 12:27:51
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Originally posted by Ollie
talking of power, i was thinking of getting another daisy chain for my Boss psa, Will it be able to cope with powering another 7 pedals? I already have 9 Pedals powered, will it damage the psa if I power too much through it?
Hi Ollie
Please read Laurie's reply above & quoted below.
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Depends on the pedals... You would need to add up the mA for all the pedals and see if it comes anywhere near 300 mA.
Basically, you get a piece of paper, & write down the names of all the pedals you want to run, or own.
Then next to the names, you write down the current consumption of each pedal,
you can find that info in the compact pedals section. on the main page.
Then simply add up all the currents & see what it equals,
if you exceed 60% to 80% of the current of the 300ma PSA adapter,
then the answer will be no.
this also depends a little on the types of pedal you are running.
Delays, Reverbs & Pitch-shifters typically draw much more current.
The RV-2 actually used to come with its own power supply in the box,
and had no batter connector.
The MZ-2 is also a real battery Glutton.
Besides, it will be a good record for the future as you add & remove pedals from your setup.
You might already be pushing the PSA to extremes with your current collection of 9 pedals, depending on what they are.
I would be really interested to know, what your findings are Ollie.
Regards Dr. Bob
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Ollie
Gold Member
United Kingdom
729 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2009 : 19:36:40
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Cheers, My pedal board so far uses 186, thats excluding the Pw-10 V-wah becuase I couldnt find it on the site.
Md-2: 18
Ce-2: 9
Ns-2: 20
Ph-3: 45
Tr-2: 20
Od-3: 9
Cs-3: 10
Tu-2: 55
Pw-10: ?
I shall now look into my further purchases |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
4854 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2009 : 19:49:15
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Originally posted by Ollie
Cheers, My pedal board so far uses 186, thats excluding the Pw-10 V-wah becuase I couldnt find it on the site.
Md-2: 18
Ce-2: 9
Ns-2: 20
Ph-3: 45
Tr-2: 20
Od-3: 9
Cs-3: 10
Tu-2: 55
Pw-10: ?
I shall now look into my further purchases
PW-10 is 55mA, so you have a total of 241mA. That's enough for one PSA - time to buy another adapter.
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Ollie
Gold Member
United Kingdom
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
4854 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2009 : 21:12:09
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Originally posted by Ollie
Cheers, Im thinking of getting one of these
http://www.diago.co.uk/pedal-power/pedal-power/specification.html
3k mA???
Do you have more info on it? Is it "switched mode"? I would recommend against switched mode... many people think they are OK, but some of us really don't like them.
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Edited by - Laurie on 01/17/2009 21:12:28 |
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Ollie
Gold Member
United Kingdom
729 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2009 : 21:56:06
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Im not sure, it seems you just put a kettle lead into it and you use the switch at the mains to on/off it.
More info w/Pics:
http://www.diago.co.uk/pedal-power/pedal-power/specification.html
the company have a good colour coded system for pedal adapters like the Proco Rat which have annoying power specifications. (As in, you can't power it using the standard boss 9v adaptor) |
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verivorax
Platinum Member
Canada
1185 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2009 : 21:59:40
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I'm trying to find all the old linear PSA adapters I can now.. I want to get rid of my switched-mode thanks to the scare-tactics of SOME PEOPLE here! 
Anyone know if the Danelectro "Zero Hum" is linear or switched? They're rated the same as old PSAs.. |
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
3409 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2009 : 23:11:00
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| The Diago is alright but I would go with the Burkey Flatliner Six, JuiceBox, or Voodoo Lab Pedal Power Plus with their isolated outlets for less noise. The Voodoo & Burkey units seem to be the best available right now. |
Edited by - DeFrag on 01/17/2009 23:12:56 |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 01/18/2009 : 00:13:47
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| i calculated the most boss pedal run under 50 mili amps on average you can run about 4 with out cause too much trouble. but read the owners manual or the specs on every pedal that you plan on running |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
4854 Posts |
Posted - 01/18/2009 : 00:31:50
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Originally posted by verivorax
Anyone know if the Danelectro "Zero Hum" is linear or switched? They're rated the same as old PSAs..
Pretty sure that they are linear, so would be a very good option... Have to crack one open and have a look to be 100%. You wouldn't have an old dead one laying around you could open up and post pics of would you? |
Edited by - Laurie on 01/18/2009 00:32:13 |
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verivorax
Platinum Member
Canada
1185 Posts |
Posted - 01/18/2009 : 00:55:40
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I'll see if I can find one to open up..
I need some short one-plug extension cords so I can fit a bunch of warts on a power bar. I know hedonics sells them.. any other ideas?? |
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