AC or DC adaptor on my 3leaf Proton?

[odin70]

The letter that came with the box says DC. Can i use my AC adaptor with it?

 

[rratajski]

Have you asked Spencer (the builder/owner)?
I would only use the specified power that the company suggests.

 

[EskimoBassist]

NOOO DON'T USE AC YOU WILL KILL IT.

Ok panic over. Just use 9v DC -ve tip as suggested, it's worth the wait, it's a killer filter.

 

[odin70]

ok. Thanks Im just so impatient. I want to try it NOW.

 

[bongomania]

It's a problem of terminology. Whether a supply puts out AC or DC, it is always called an "AC adapter". So yes you need an AC adapter, but specifically you need one that puts out DC, not AC.

The reason both are called AC adapters is because they take the AC voltage from the wall socket, and adapt it to the amount and type of voltage needed.

 

[Spencer!]

As Bongo said, it gets confusing because things are referred to as "AC adapters" even when they output DC. The Proton takes 9 - 18 volts DC, with a center-negative plug. Read the label on the adapter and make sure it says something like "OUTPUT: 9v DC".

 

[edwinhurwitz]

A one spot does fine. I use one for a Proton, a GR2 and an Earth Drive in the loop of the GR2. very simple and sounds great.

Someday Spencer and Brad Sarno need to hang.