Repair of A/C adapter?

[longfinger]

Hi,

Anyone have success with repairing an A/C adapter where the wire broke next to the block as shown in the picture?

Worth a repair try or simply buy a replacement A/C adapter?

The Triad adapter is for an Audio Sprockets Tone Dexter (version 1), It's a large pedal for acoustic instruments.

Any suggestion on a different compatible power adapter that is built more robustly?

 

[12bass]

Possible... have to crack it open, cut the cable, resolder the connections, then glue back together. Takes a bit of work and skill, but can be done. Have an old Ibanez 9V adapter that I repaired.

 

[jeff62]

Or get a replacement for $10 on Amazon. A search on the model number shown in the pic turns up multiple options.

 

[Winslow]

How much is your time worth? That adapter is less than $10 bucks everywhere the part number shows up. It's easier & quicker to find a replacement than spend who-knows-how-long hacking into a molded plastic block that may or may not (and it's far more likely "not") go back together correctly and/or safely.

If you don't want to roll the dice on Amazon (and at this point, no one would blame you), that part number comes right up at Triad, and Link Removed, and Invalid Link Removed

In any case, good luck.

 

[Not Insane]

I compare the cost in dollars to the cost in time to fix it. Nowadays with stuff like that, simply replacing it always wins.

However, I now wrap a bunch of electrical tame around the connection to give it a better "bendy" joint so this doesn't happen any more. It works.

 

[DWBass]

If it's readily available on Amazon for cheap, get the replacement.

 

[Geri O]

Personally, I could and have repaired many breaks like that on those power supplies.

But sometimes, I don’t got good sense….…

I would recommend replacing the power supply. However, I would and have added an appropriately-sized piece of heatshrink at that point of the adapter (if possible to get over the round barrel plug). I see a LOT of that kind of damage.

The normally-supplied strain relief is fine for those devices that are seldom if ever moved. However, we tend to move, connect, and reconnect those devices a lot. They could use the extra help….

 

[beaglesandbass]

Unless you're confident that your repair skills will hold up and not break again at the worst possible time, replace it.

 

[Wasnex]

Replace with equal or better.

The Triad WSU120-0700 provides 12V and 0.7A. Power = 12 x 0.7 = 6.3W

The OM says 9-15VDC and 6W minimum are required. AFAIK the ToneDexter accepts either polarity, but confirm against the label on your unit.

 

[Deleted member 271037]

Definitely replace. If possible, find a power adapter with a more robust cable. Don't go cheap on power adapters. The cheaper ones have flimsy cables that break easily, and they can also be noisy in some situations.

 

[CaperBass]

I often put shrink wrap or tape on these BEFORE they break to add a little more life.

 

[crobasster]

How much is your time worth?

With skills, 20-30 minute time !

 

[BPotyk]

Replace with same spec power supply. As mentioned above equal or better.

 

[Faith Nicole]

when it comes to replacing, many fit the v/a rating & polarity. Just ensure that the plug is the right size. the holes and barrels come in many different sizes. I've ordered some that was stated correctly for fit, and didn't fit. Now I tend to fix them (usually because I'm in a hurry) unless they burn out. I haven't had to repair or replace one in a long time.

 

[socknroll1]

I've had a DiMarzio adapter break, then an Acoustic adapter break, at the same spot. I replaced with a OneSpot and it seems a bit thicker/sturdier at that spot. It's been a few months and no issues *so far* with the OneSpot.

 

[Gunga Din]

Hack it open and learn to fix it. It's easy.

 

[MultiScaleMale]

Replace and don't wrap the cable around the adapter next time.

 

[Bar Band Bassman]

What everyone else said. I just had one break there, even though I shrink tubed it. I got unplugged once a week. but those weeks added up... Used to fix that stuff when I was younger, mostly just to prove I could, but now that I've got more life behind me than ahead of me, nah. As long as the specs jibe the rest doesn't matter. Used to work for a commercial audio install company and we had boxes full of wall warts boxed separately by voltage. Funny, though, how often I had to reverse polarity to use them for pedals...

BBB

 

[devnulljp]

I'd probably fix it, but mostly because I hate the idea of us throwing all this crap into landfills

 

[BigJohnAZ]

Replace it. I have a bag of dozens of adapters from old crap over the years and my collection always has a replacement for a failed one. Check your current and +/- orientation and you should be good to go.

Yamaha wanted $40 fo the external adapter for my wife's keyboard, I had one in my bag for free!