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pigtronix ep-1 power supply

JakeDPR

JakeDPR

May 5, 2011
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Western MA
www.dprsound.com
#1
My girlfriend knew I have been checking out pigtronix effects for a while, so she surprised me by ordering me an ep-1 (I'm a lucky fella!). If I am correct, pigtronix pedals use a 12- power supply. I assume this means I can't use my one spot? I hope I'm wrong, but if not which power supply should I get?
 
#6
The EP1 needs a special 12V AC(not DC) 833mA adaptor. It should have come with the pedal. If GC does not have the adaptor contact Pigtronix to make sure you get the right one. Great pedal. Mine is still on my board.
 
#9
I use an EP, it indeed came with it's own ower suply. But mine unfortunatly broke down. Since I figured it would be a big hassle to get a new adapter from Pigtronix directly and probably not cheap. This mainly to the fact i'm Europe based. I decided to get a good power suply and avoid messing around with multiple powersources, thus minimizing the chance of breaking stuff, plus a quicker set-up whilest playing live. The T-rex Chameleon became the victorious one, 'cuz you'll need the 12v AC for the EP-1.
Bit expensive, but hopefully fulfill mine, and maybe your, needs for a while.

T-Rex Fuel Tank Chameleon.mov - YouTube
 
#13
+1 you MUST find a 12 VAC power supply, with correct polarity and sufficient juice, (mA's). NOTHING else will get you going, and using the wrong source will either just not work, or fry your pedal. I'd contact Pigtronix, search electronics supply warehouse's, or bite the bullet and buy the TRex.
 
#14
It might be worth it just to email or give Pigtronix a call (613) 331-7447. They can probably give the best advice. They may still have some old adaptors lying around. I phoned them once and they seemed very helpful to deal with. If you cannot find a solution the seller should take it back because without the right power supply, it does not work.
 
#15
K-man said:
It might be worth it just to email or give Pigtronix a call (613) 331-7447. They can probably give the best advice. They may still have some old adaptors lying around. I phoned them once and they seemed very helpful to deal with. If you cannot find a solution the seller should take it back because without the right power supply, it does not work.
Click to expand...

I emailed them, I will try calling tomorrow. Thanks everyone
 
#19
since the power supply is an 833mA then I'd say that 1000mA (1A) is fine.

you'll need to know if it's center tip positive or negative though just in case it's sensitive to that kind of thing.

You should just call analogman. they're on the EP-1 train now.

I hope your EP-1 has all the juicy mods that are available cause speaking from experience, they're mostly useful.
 

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