NickD Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 I apologise if this is a massively dumb question, but... Do pedals draw their full stated current when disengaged? The situation is this. To use everything I want would be 50mA over my 500mA 9v output capacity (TRex Fuel Tank Classic), but 200mA of this is the EHX Freeze, which would be mostly off, just used for the odd drone. Also has anyone experienced the consequences of running slightly over, should I just do the sensible thing and change my kit, or is it a relatively reasonable risk? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 They probably don't even draw their full rated current even when they're on. Chances are you'll be fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Jack said: They probably don't even draw their full rated current even when they're on. Chances are you'll be fine. Thanks! I've been reading a little since I posted. I had wondered why the hell they would put 9 outputs on a section with 500mA overall, I think my lowest pedal is rated 150mA alone. I'm guessing that a trial and error approach is the way forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 3 minutes ago, NickD said: I had wondered why the hell they would put 9 outputs on a section with 500mA overall, I think my lowest pedal is rated 150mA alone. Depends, a simple analogue overdrive or similar can be less than 10mA or even less than 5mA. There's a realistic power draw list here, it's got more guitar stuff than bass on it, but it makes a good reference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 Brilliant thanks.... Even my Bass Soul Food says 200mA, and there can't be much to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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