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fulltone 69 fuzz question
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 10:25 pm
by Vidarr
I have a 69 fuzz and just found a pedal power 2 adapter that I'm 99% sure is positive tip. What's the worst that can happen if I plug it in and it's negative tip? Just won't come on? It won't ruin it, no?
Re: fulltone 69 fuzz question
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 4:46 pm
by Stonergrunge
Yes, you can ruin it because the power adapter would burn the pedal.
Re: fulltone 69 fuzz question
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 6:49 pm
by Vidarr
Anyone know how to test a power adapter for polarity?
Re: fulltone 69 fuzz question
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 7:45 pm
by Psyre
You could buy another 69 and try sticking it in that one?
Re: fulltone 69 fuzz question
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 11:29 pm
by Vidarr
Ok, is there anyone else with an idea that isn't completely asinine?
Re: fulltone 69 fuzz question
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 1:36 am
by the_carl
Use the continuity function on a multimeter. If the cable goes tip to tip and sleeve to sleeve, it's a normal polarity cable. If it goes tip-sleeve and sleeve-tip, then it's reverse polarity. Or you could plug in the cable to the power supply and check the actual voltage difference between tip and sleeve, and compare the reading with a cable of known polarity to be extra sure you have the leads the way you think you do.
Re: fulltone 69 fuzz question
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 1:40 am
by Boxbie
buy a cheap digital multimeter for $10 and it will be your friend for life! WORD!