Power source for 12v tube pedals?

quadrogong · #1 03-30-2011, 09:21 AM

Does any7one manufacture a power source for 12v tube pedals?
(must be regulated,500MA )
I've accepted the fact that it will probably need it's own power cord,which is ok.

I know it's a long shot,
but I was wondering if there was a TRex type brick power source that handles it,plus the 9 volt stuff..?

Eric Scholz · #2 03-30-2011, 10:04 AM

almost all of those brick style power supplies will work, besides maybe the dc brick. the t-rex fuel tank should work, and speaking from personal experience the bbe supa charger (for significantly cheaper) works with 12 volt t-rex pedals.

Eric Scholz · #3 03-30-2011, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric Scholz

almost all of those brick style power supplies will work, besides maybe the dc brick. the t-rex fuel tank should work, and speaking from personal experience the bbe supa charger (for significantly cheaper) works with 12 volt t-rex pedals.

...also forgot, the voodoo lab should also work, since it's basically the same thing as the supa charger, which i know works

quadrogong · #4 03-30-2011, 10:20 AM

It's regulated, 500MA?.. I always thought their "Juicy Lucy" was their 12 volt model, and it does up to 300MA maximum

..But I'm not sure about their other models

I'll research it.. Thnx!

Mad Maestro · #5 03-30-2011, 10:10 PM

The Effectrode - Atomic Power Supply is designed for 12V tube pedals. 4 isolated 12V outputs at 1250mA and 1 output is switchable to 9V. They also sell a 12V wall wart for $30 if you just have one tube pedal to power. Another option is the Cioks AC10, which has ouputs for 12V AC or DC sections that are way above 500mA.

dune2k · #6 03-31-2011, 02:31 AM

Get a cheap regulated 12V wall wart...works like a charm with my DHA VT-1 Bass.
You could also ask the builder to slap in a 7812 power regulator and then use any 15 to 18V power supply which delivers enough current.

quadrogong · #7 04-01-2011, 01:41 AM

Thank u, these last two posts help me immensely.
http://supersoundmusic.com/display.asp?id=300
It looks like the trex fuel tank has a 12v 500MA
Need to look into it further,
I may use a lightweight wall wart for it anyway, to keep the weight down.

dune2k · #8 04-01-2011, 02:49 AM

Proper power filtering is quite easy to do. You need a small resistor (47R is what I use) and a big electrolytic cap (100uF till 470uF) going from the positive supply rail to the negative one (after the resistor). Stabilizes the power and works as a low pass filter at something like 30 Hz.