Power supply for something that runs on batteries only

[Delberthot]

More specifically I want to run my incoming Sonuus B2M using my existing multi power supply rather than on batteries but it doesn't have an adapter input.

I was wondering it I got one of those connectors that had a 9v battery clip on it at one end that could be attached to one of the outputs on my power supply I could use that instead?

[cheddatom]

yep! Diago do one but i'm sure there are loads of alternatives around.

[xgsjx]

[url="http://www.EffectPowerSupplies.com/9v-battery-clip-adaptor-9-p.asp"]One of these?[/url]

StompBox is a member here, so might be worth getting in touch with to see what else they do.

[Delberthot]

That's exactly what I'm after but wanted to make sure it was safe to use something like that.

I'm no expert on electronicsand didn't want to use something that might damage it

[flyfisher]

You'll do no damage using something like that adapter, as long as the voltage and polarity of the mains adapter connector are correct.

[civictiger]

[quote name='flyfisher' post='1344079' date='Aug 18 2011, 09:48 AM']You'll do no damage using something like that adapter, as long as the voltage and polarity of the mains adapter connector are correct.[/quote]

I use an adapter atm and it caused me all sorts of problems, with my Russian Big Muff.. it just so unreliable.

But, I am going to get one of these, soon.
[url="http://www.thegigrig.com/acatalog/PS_Virtual_Batteries.html"]http://www.thegigrig.com/acatalog/PS_Virtual_Batteries.html[/url]
They're £30, but its basically a fake battery that you plug a 9v lead in to, so it wouldn't case any problems.

[flyfisher]

[quote name='civictiger' post='1344401' date='Aug 18 2011, 02:18 PM']I use an adapter atm and it caused me all sorts of problems, with my Russian Big Muff.. it just so unreliable.[/quote]

There's no fundamental real reason why such an adapter should be unreliable - it's just two connectors and a bit of wire.

Wires can break, of course, and connections can become intermittent, but nothing that wouldn't be easy to fix.

Might be worth having a close look at the 'battery' end of the adapter. Sometimes the flower-like terminal can open up and not make good contact with the other mating half. A gentle squeese with some pliers will close the 'flower' so that it grips the mating half more securely. Hope that makes sense.