ac adapter ratings

Ron Victoria · From: New Jersey, USA

I need a 9V,200MA pedal adapter. Radio Shack has a 9V,800MA. Will it work or must I match the requirement? Thanks, Ron

Mark Herrick · From: Bakersfield, CA

I think you can use one that is rated for higher current (800MA) but not one that is rated for lower current.

Dave Grafe · From: Hudson River Valley NY

What Mark said.

Jon Light (deceased) · From: Saugerties, NY

The one thing to watch for: you usually want it to say "regulated" power. Hum can (but not necessarily will) result from 'unregulated'. Some RS units are, some are not regulated. But as stated above, higher ratings are just fine.

The higher mA units can power multiple pedals via daisy chain cords. If you think you may end up with a Rock and/or Roll pedalboard with a bunch of stomp boxes, the higher current ratings could come in handy.

[This message was edited by Jon Light on 07 August 2005 at 03:40 PM.]

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