Fender delay pedal... 9v wall adaptor. label says 9v 40mA.

[Binkman]

So.. I assume that is 'draw' so wondering what 9vdc mA adaptor would work. 400ma?
thanks.
bink.

 

[radioactive]

As long as the new charger is equal or more than the original it should be fine but also make sure the polarity is right on the plug end.

 

[Binkman]

The unit uses a standard 9v battery w/option for wall rat. There is no wall rat rated at 40mA.
(it's center tap - )

 

[Binkman]

well figured it out. 40mA is the draw.. got a band of gypsies fuzz and specs state 4.7mA 'draw' so the avg. 9v. battery is 400 to 500 mAh.

 

[valvenator]

Any adapter rated over 40mA will work as long as it has the proper polarity and is an AC to DC converter not AC to AC.
Most adapters are rated over 300mA and are AC/DC though I've run across some AC/AC adapters out there made for specific purposes and not guitar pedals.
I use a One Spot rated at 1000mA and use it run all my 9v pedals with one multi-plug cord.

 

[Tronk]

Many adapters for pedals are center post negative. If you're buying an adapter for it make sure you check the configuration on the pedal before buying.

 

[radioactive]

Many adapters for pedals are center post negative. If you're buying an adapter for it make sure you check the configuration on the pedal before buying.

Not really hard to change just cut the wires and reverse the leads.but yes you have to make sure you have the right polarity because if therescno fuse protection by by pedal.

 

[radioactive]

There also be adaptors you buy I'm thinking radio shack back in the day that had all various size of plug ins and that had a polarity switch on the adapter to switch from -ground to positive ground.

 

[valvenator]

There also be adaptors you buy I'm thinking radio shack back in the day that had all various size of plug ins and that had a polarity switch on the adapter to switch from -ground to positive ground.

Yup, I have one of those somewhere around here with the switchable polarity and switchable voltage from 3V to 12V.
There are 9V pedals that will work with a higher voltage but some that will simply burn out the electronics so it's best to stick with the recommended voltage.

 

[radioactive]

Yup, I have one of those somewhere around here with the switchable polarity and switchable voltage from 3V to 12V.
There are 9V pedals that will work with a higher voltage but some that will simply burn out the electronics so it's best to stick with the recommended voltage.

Oh defiantly stick with the original voltage.those RadioShack adaptors were the costs meow back in the day for all the games and electronics that uyou could use a adatpter for.there was no USB ports back then lol.

 

[Tronk]

There also be adaptors you buy I'm thinking radio shack back in the day that had all various size of plug ins and that had a polarity switch on the adapter to switch from -ground to positive ground.

They can still be purchased at Amazon and Ebay. I was going to get one for my Fish n Chips EQ pedal, but it works on a 9v battery and the battery power is good enough for now I guess.

 

[radioactive]

They can still be purchased at Amazon and Ebay. I was going to get one for my Fish n Chips EQ pedal, but it works on a 9v battery and the battery power is good enough for now I guess.

Got a link?I wouldn't mind picking one up for some of my old school gear.

 

[radioactive]

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[Tronk]

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[valvenator]

They can still be purchased at Amazon and Ebay. I was going to get one for my Fish n Chips EQ pedal, but it works on a 9v battery and the battery power is good enough for now I guess.

I have their French Toast pedal and it does NOT work properly with any of my 9 volt adapters including the One Spot, only battery power.
I'm not sure if I got a bad pedal or if it's a common thing.

 

[Tronk]

I have their French Toast pedal and it does NOT work properly with any of my 9 volt adapters including the One Spot, only battery power.
I'm not sure if I got a bad pedal or if it's a common thing.

I haven't even used my Fish N Chips yet because my Morely Deluxe distortion pedal gives me what I want without it, but I recently put a battery in it and once I plugged a cord into it the power light illuminated. With mine, it won't power up if a cord from the guitar or to an amp isn't plugged in.

 

[valvenator]

By not working properly I meant there's a hum and residual noise, where with the battery it's just the guitar and pedal distortion.
I still get the signal with the adapter but with a ton of noise on top. With the battery it's just pure music.