uncle psychosis Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Hey folks I've got a B3 and I like it a lot. Have any of you used it on batteries and if so how long did it last? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I did 4 gigs with mine on batteries. No issues with it running down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 [quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1404739606' post='2495226'] I did 4 gigs with mine on batteries. No issues with it running down. [/quote] Wow. Thats a lot longer than I expected. How are you using yours? I'm expecting to use it live with two of the slots "always on" (an amp sim and probably a compressor) with the other slot being switched on and off (probably with drive) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I tried to once, because I'd stupidly forgotten the power adapter, but every time I stepped on a switch it would switch off and on again. The batteries were quite loose and broke contact when I knocked the pedal. I had to stick some folded paper in the battery compartment to hold them in place. Fortunately I discovered the problem during a soundcheck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 [quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1404740221' post='2495235'] Wow. Thats a lot longer than I expected. How are you using yours? I'm expecting to use it live with two of the slots "always on" (an amp sim and probably a compressor) with the other slot being switched on and off (probably with drive) [/quote] First off i dont have it any more as i never got on with it live. I just found the foot switches were too close together for my big feet. I used it with Comp/BDDI and either a chorus or filter effect. The first two were on all the time. I would turn them all off between sets though, and the gigs i used it on were no more than 3x45 min sets each. I always use the high capacity Eneloop batteries, and find they do a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 Thanks guys. Sounds like it would easily cope with short sets then. Good to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 [quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1404741142' post='2495251'] I always use the high capacity Eneloop batteries, and find they do a great job. [/quote] I googled these and they sound interesting. Amazon lists hundreds of different versions/sellers though. Do you have any specific recommendations for which ones to order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 These are the ones i use for my Flash guns, Digital recorder, Zoom etc. Anything that has a higher current usage. The lower spec ones i use in remote controls etc. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AFOMQW6/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I also use this charger. Its worth getting something like this as it keeps the batteries in top condition. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004X4OZYG/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 Thanks, very helpful Now to justify spending £40 on batteries to the boss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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