[sdiy] Converting a DC adapter to AC only...?

[GRAHAM ATKINS]

Gil,

The reason for the pedal only requiring an AC voltage is almost  
certainly because
there is a DC regulator inside the pedal to convert the "raw" AC to a  
DC operating
voltage. Most pedals don't have this onboard regulator so the AC to DC  
convertion
and regulation is done in the power supply. Some gear will use a raw  
AC supply
and DC regulators on each of the PCB's inside. Theres nothing complex  
about it.

Graham

On Sep 26, 2008, at 1:47, Gil W. wrote:

> I was trying to use a non stabilized cheap DC adapter as an AC  
> adapter,
> simply because I wouldn't use a non stabilized adapter on any of my  
> equipment ;)
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