Zoom B3 Power Supply Compatibility

[basskit_case]

Hello All,

I have a Zoom B3 but it came with a euro 2 pin power supply, will the Boss PSA-240 be compatible with the B3?

I think it will be okay, but was wondering if anybody could confirm that for me.

Thanks

Edited October 6, 2014 by basskit_case

[JapanAxe]

The B3 takes a 9V centre-negative supply like any Boss pedal. However the spec mentions 500mA curren, and the PSA240 only gives you 200mA. It may work, and you wouldn't harm the B3 by trying, but you might find it goes dim or drops out.

Edited October 6, 2014 by JapanAxe

[basskit_case]

Thanks JapanAxe, appreciate your advice.

[stoo]

The manual specifies the AD-16 - which aren't terrifyingly expensive - http://www.thomann.de/gb/zoom_ad_16f_uk.htm

I was a cheapskate and bought one of these as a spare - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00F5VTPH8/ref=pe_385721_37038051_TE_3p_dp_1 and it seems to work OK

[Sonic_Groove]

Why not just get a Euro plug adapter from Amazon or the like?

[url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001L2UN6C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]http://www.amazon.co...0?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/url]

And use the Zoom power supply you have?

B

Edited October 6, 2014 by Sonic_Groove

[Defo]

I've been daisy chaining from a Boss adapter for a while, no issues so far (not a guarantee though!!!!)

[Grangur]

Here's a daisy-chain adapter that would answer all your needs (probably)

http://www.effectpowersupplies.com/9v-dc-regulated-power-supply-with-integrated-6-way-daisy-chain-2-p.asp

[dannybuoy]

Before you run out and buy a daisy chain...

I found running a Zoom multi on a daisy chain to add lots of noise to the signal, same with EHX digital pedals, so I always end up running them off of a separate power supply.

[Grangur]

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1412612793' post='2570383']
Before you run out and buy a daisy chain...

I found running a Zoom multi on a daisy chain to add lots of noise to the signal, same with EHX digital pedals, so I always end up running them off of a separate power supply.
[/quote]
Good post - please ignore my suggestion. (I stand corrected. Thanks Danny)

[Ghost_Bass]

Hey basskit_case i'm on the opposite side, i got a B3 PSU with UK pins and am using it with an adapter UK>EU. If you want and can live without the B3 for a few days we can make a trade, i'll send you my PSU and you send me yours. PM me if interested.