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Topic: Goodrich Vol Pedal |
Des Hetherington
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Posted 31 Jul 2009 2:47 pm |
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Hello, Im wondering if it is possible to convert my Goodrich H10k vol pedal from the 9volt battery, to a 9volt step down transformer, that runs off the mains, this would require a small hole drilled through the chasi and conecting the wire to the existing wires that run from the battery in the pedal, is there any pros's and con's in doiing nthis,, thank ya..
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Larry Jamieson
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Walton, NY USA
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Posted 1 Aug 2009 10:34 am
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Anne,
I's sure it could be done without any big problem. I am not sure why you would do it... Those nine volt batteries last a LONG time in the H10K pedal. Just carry a spare battery and a screwdriver to do the install, and you should never have any problem that could not be fixed in 5 minutes.
I used a H10K for several years and only changed the battery a few times. It never failed during a gig. I now have a Hilton, which I like a lot, but have to carry the transformer, and an extra extension cord to power it up every gig, and be careful not to step on or pull on the extra wires.
What is the line voltage in New Zealand, 120 volts or something else? |
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Des Hetherington
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New Zealand
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Posted 1 Aug 2009 7:26 pm
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Hi Larry The line voltage here in new zealand is 240 volts, I found that if i leavce the pedal plugged up to my guitar and amp, the battery died pretty quick, i do carry a spare but i just thought at 8bucks a shot for a new one , the transformer might be a good option. and really just wondering if anyone else has re power'd thier pedal, cheers,, ohh and its Des, not Anne. my wife and i have the same credit card and i picked her's up by mistake when i signed up here..lol
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Richard Sinkler
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aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 1 Aug 2009 8:19 pm
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Send Bob an email. He can probably change your screen name for you.
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John Cadeau
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Surrey,B.C. Canada
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Posted 1 Aug 2009 9:11 pm goodrich vol. pedal
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I've used those goodrich pedals for years. To extend the battery life, when you are not playing your guitar unplug all the cords that go into the pedal. when I do gigs, at the end of the night I would uplug all the cords, I never had a problem. The batteries last a long time as long as the cords are unplugged when you are not playing. I'm not talking about on breaks during a gig just unplug them if you are not going to play your guitar for a while
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Paddy Long
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 1 Aug 2009 9:35 pm
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Hi Des, I played through one of these 10K pedals for years and it's not worth trying to power it up for what voltage it uses. just remember to unplug the pedal after a session !!!!!  ... You will remember after you drain a couple of batteries ha !
And yeah get B0B to change your login name ...your going to get Annie in trouble with some of your posts mate.
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Des Hetherington
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New Zealand
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Posted 3 Aug 2009 12:40 am
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Hi ya Paddy Boy, hey mate, thnx for the advice,when it comes down to memory, i think i need a bit mor ram added up top, lol butwill try to unplug that baby from now on,hope things are good with ya over on the flat land, 3 weeks and i'll be on that river again, is it kosha to ask where the best place to get Geoge L's cables and plugs from here? if so would love to know, cheers Des
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Des Hetherington
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New Zealand
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Posted 3 Aug 2009 12:42 am
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Ohh, and who is this Bob fella i should email to get my login name changed? cheers
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Lee Baucum
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McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 3 Aug 2009 5:46 am
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You need to contact b0b, not Bob.  |
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Paddy Long
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 3 Aug 2009 1:56 pm
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Hi Des ...goodonya mate ... I hope you have lots of luck on the river this season !
I usually get my George L's directly from their website http://www.georgelsstore.com/custom.html
And b0b is the bloke that runs this forum -- contact him here quasar@b0b.com
Talk to you soon mate
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