I have a version 2 V-Twin pedal which I purchased in the US, but I now live in a 220-240V country. I have the correct 110-120V power supply for the unit, but I'm wondering if I can purchase a 12VAC 1Amp 220-240V power supply, rather than pluging my US voltage wall wart into a stepdown transformer. Do I need to change anything with the pedal in order to use it with European/Australian voltage? Thanks!
V-Twin version 2 Power Supply voltage
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Blaklynx
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What country are you in? It helps to know.
I've got the same pedal. The power supply that came with it was a 12VDC 1A output. That's right, DC output! It worked no problem. What I'm not sure of, if the polarity at the tip was standard Boss style. I think it was. I can check but it might take me a while to dig it out. I have things buried in boxes.
Whichever way, I went and bought another power supply (AC output) because I wasn't sure if the DC would cause problems. I eventually did find out if DC output would cause problems and apparently it won't if the polarity is correct! Go figure. I could've saved myself some $$. It's also easier to find 12VDC power supplies!
I bought a typical 'laptop' style power supply, regulated, *similar* to this http://www.radioparts.com.au/product/33771335/sm1240-12vdc-4a-switchmode-power-meps-class-iv-2.5mm-cen-tve#.U99ho01-8uU (NOTE: the one shown is DC output, mine is AC output) and have had no issues with this style of supply. I bought it ages ago and can't find the place I bought it from (I live in Melbourne, Australia)
Here's another from a store in Melbourne, Australia http://www.radioparts.com.au/product/33770080/ac1210-12vac-1.0a-ac-power-supply#.U99k_U1-8uU
One thing to remember, the supply should be a minimum of 1Amp output. It doesn't matter if you find one 2A, 3A or 4A. Just make sure the output voltage is correct (12VAC).
You should look for a power supply that can take an input voltage between 110V-240V, that way you don't have to worry about this again. Most laptop type power supplies are multi-input voltage.
Type in buy 12VAC 1 amp power supply in google and see how you go. Depending which country you're in type in buy 12VAC 1 amp power supply in <insert country>
If you're in China (China is 220V); China shares the Australian socket connector shape, just upside down..... http://shoppingshopping.com.au/Miscellaneous/Unbranded-North-America-US-3-pin-to-Australia-Power-Adapter-Plug-PA-3515-p1p-20983-146.aspx) and another http://www.travelchinaguide.com/essential/electricity.htm
You don't need to change anything on the pedal. Use proper power supply, plug in, switch on and play.
Hope this helps.
I've got the same pedal. The power supply that came with it was a 12VDC 1A output. That's right, DC output! It worked no problem. What I'm not sure of, if the polarity at the tip was standard Boss style. I think it was. I can check but it might take me a while to dig it out. I have things buried in boxes.
Whichever way, I went and bought another power supply (AC output) because I wasn't sure if the DC would cause problems. I eventually did find out if DC output would cause problems and apparently it won't if the polarity is correct! Go figure. I could've saved myself some $$. It's also easier to find 12VDC power supplies!
I bought a typical 'laptop' style power supply, regulated, *similar* to this http://www.radioparts.com.au/product/33771335/sm1240-12vdc-4a-switchmode-power-meps-class-iv-2.5mm-cen-tve#.U99ho01-8uU (NOTE: the one shown is DC output, mine is AC output) and have had no issues with this style of supply. I bought it ages ago and can't find the place I bought it from (I live in Melbourne, Australia)
Here's another from a store in Melbourne, Australia http://www.radioparts.com.au/product/33770080/ac1210-12vac-1.0a-ac-power-supply#.U99k_U1-8uU
One thing to remember, the supply should be a minimum of 1Amp output. It doesn't matter if you find one 2A, 3A or 4A. Just make sure the output voltage is correct (12VAC).
You should look for a power supply that can take an input voltage between 110V-240V, that way you don't have to worry about this again. Most laptop type power supplies are multi-input voltage.
Type in buy 12VAC 1 amp power supply in google and see how you go. Depending which country you're in type in buy 12VAC 1 amp power supply in <insert country>
If you're in China (China is 220V); China shares the Australian socket connector shape, just upside down..... http://shoppingshopping.com.au/Miscellaneous/Unbranded-North-America-US-3-pin-to-Australia-Power-Adapter-Plug-PA-3515-p1p-20983-146.aspx) and another http://www.travelchinaguide.com/essential/electricity.htm
You don't need to change anything on the pedal. Use proper power supply, plug in, switch on and play.
Hope this helps.
Blaklynx
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No worries. Good to hear all is running well.
NZ is a beautiful place, so I'm told by friends. I've never been. I keep on hassling the wife to go.
How long are you staying?
NZ is a beautiful place, so I'm told by friends. I've never been. I keep on hassling the wife to go.
How long are you staying?
