Can any 9v adaptor take a daisy-chain?

[smudge_lad]

As title - I've got a spare 9v adaptor kicking about, and a spare daisy-chain - will this work ok to run some pedals?

Or is there something different about the one-spot adaptors that allow them to power more than one pedal?

[Not_the_DJ]

As long as it gives out enough mA for the pedals you want to power then yes.

A one-spot doesn't "know" it's connected to multiple pedals, and they're just as happy supplying just one.

[smudge_lad]

already lost, lol.

So check the max mA output of the adaptor against the pedals together? How do I work out the mA of each pedal?

[Not_the_DJ]

already lost, lol.

So check the max mA output of the adaptor against the pedals together? How do I work out the mA of each pedal?

Google the pedal name along with "current draw" or mA (or look in the manual or maybe a sticker underneath)

Diago have a good list on their website of most common pedals, here: http://www.diago.co.uk/powerstation_compatibility.html

[Bidley]

So check the max mA output of the adaptor against the pedals together? How do I work out the mA of each pedal?

Usually the MA draw will be in the manual, label on the back of the pedal or on the box. Failing that, just Google it

EDIT: NTDJ beat me to it!

[smudge_lad]

what about diy clones?

[Not_the_DJ]

what about diy clones?

What are they?

Drive pedals don't need much, it's generally delays and reverbs that are the hungry ones.

[Bidley]

Just Google the pedal they're clones of. Like NTDJ says, drive pedals don't need very much at all, an Ibanez TS9 draws about 7ma, for example. (most) Verbs and delays are more the 30-40ma region.

[smudge_lad]

cool - I've got a Lovepedal Englishman & Superlead clone, BOR and a Klon

Will check googls/manufacturers websites!

Cheers fella's

[crunchman]

Usually the MA draw

Sorry to be pedantic but capital M means Mega. 1MA is 1 million amps. 1mA (small m) is 1 thousandth of an amp - very big (and spectacular) difference.

Going back to the original issue, I would say don't go right up to the maximum draw of the supply. Sometimes things can get noisy. I had a 450mA supply that got noisy with more than about 250mA worth of pedals on it.