Footswitch loud click/pop?

[TRBboy]

Hey folks! 

 

My Buddha Chakra compressor (which I've had for years and absolutely LOVE) seems to have developed a really audible click/pop when activated.... Not the best at a gig!

 

I'm assuming it's wear and tear on the actual footswitch contacts, and maybe the footswitch component just needs replacing? I do really love it so I want to keep it going if possible, I've previously replaced the DC power socket after that became worn.

 

Just wondered if anyone more knowledgeable has any thoughts/input on this? 

 

Thanks for your help 🙏

[Danage]

Hi there. It could be the footswitch giving up, or it could be that a coupling capacitor is starting to go leaky and is letting DC current pass through. i.e. the pop that you're hearing is actually DC current going into your amp input, and out the speaker, when it should only get the AC current of your instrument signal. 

If you stomp the pedal on and off several times in a row, does the click/pop lessen? Is it worse when the pedal has just been powered on, and less noticeable after it's been running for a while? If so, it could be a capacitor. If not, the footswitch could be the culprit. 

[TRBboy]

10 minutes ago, Danage said:

Hi there. It could be the footswitch giving up, or it could be that a coupling capacitor is starting to go leaky and is letting DC current pass through. i.e. the pop that you're hearing is actually DC current going into your amp input, and out the speaker, when it should only get the AC current of your instrument signal. 

If you stomp the pedal on and off several times in a row, does the click/pop lessen? Is it worse when the pedal has just been powered on, and less noticeable after it's been running for a while? If so, it could be a capacitor. If not, the footswitch could be the culprit. 

Thanks for this advice, I'd not really checked those things specifically but will do some investigation. 👍