230v -110v adaptor

[SH73]

Hi, before I electrocute myself I thought I ask a question.i bought a rack effect American version runs on 110 v and of course american plug. Would any step do n adaptor, UK to USA 230v -110 v work like this one thanks.

[itu]

Yes, if the wattage is enough. This one says 45 W which isn't a lot, only 400 mA. If the unit's consumption is low, that still may be enough. Check the effect's specs.

[SH73]

18 minutes ago, itu said:

Yes, if the wattage is enough. This one says 45 W which isn't a lot, only 400 mA. If the unit's consumption is low, that still may be enough. Check the effect's specs.

Cheers, It says at the back of the unit AC 9 w

[Suburban Man]

If you have a multimeter worth checking earth continuity from amp to bass through the fx unit.  The step-down unit is double-insulated, which is fine, but obvs it doesn't provide an earth. 

[SH73]

19 minutes ago, Suburban Man said:

If you have a multimeter worth checking earth continuity from amp to bass through the fx unit.  The step-down unit is double-insulated, which is fine, but obvs it doesn't provide an earth. 

The rack effect is a American vertin  Aphex Aural exciter powered from 110v supply. So I don't know how it would benefit if I check my current amps fx outputs? Unless I misread what you meant.

[Suburban Man]

2 hours ago, SH73 said:

The rack effect is a American vertin  Aphex Aural exciter powered from 110v supply. So I don't know how it would benefit if I check my current amps fx outputs? Unless I misread what you meant.

No, I just meant check that you have a good earth running from your amp to your bass. But to be honest, on consideration, its a daft remark by me! (Based on a memory of old American gear that used a cheap auto-transformer to drop the 230v to 110v)  So please ignore.  I'll go and have a nap...