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svenhoek
11-23-2009, 12:08 AM
I have this habit of leaving my pedals plugged in. Don't want to keep buying 9volts if I don't have to, but I've never seen anyone using rechargeable ones.

Anyone ever use 'em? I thought they didn't make 'em at all but apparently they do, there's some new lithium polymer ones that are supposed to be good.
TwoTubMan
11-23-2009, 12:08 AM
No.
brlfq
11-23-2009, 12:20 AM
I bought a One Spot power supply. With a couple of their daisy chains, all my pedals are supplied with power. There are no batteries in my pedals at all! Much less hassle AND much less expense.

I have used 9v rechargeables but not in pedals. It would still be a hassle. (Swapping batteries in pedals with a solid back. I have several. What a pita!)
scottlr
11-23-2009, 12:27 AM
I used to use them with my Sony Walkman CD player years ago. They were OK, but ran down faster and faster each time. If I gigged regularly, I doubt I'd use them for that.
sleepingtiger
11-23-2009, 12:51 AM
I bought some for my wireless which eats batteries, but alas, they won't work there. Pedals are on 1 Spot & Power-all.

Tony
Darth Tater
11-23-2009, 05:13 AM
You'd pretty much have to change/charge them every day. What a pain. Get a One Spot.
bluesdoc
11-23-2009, 08:51 AM
I use LiIonPo 9V rechargeables in my X2 wireless. Lasts 1-2 sessions/gigs, no prob.

jon
CGrisamore
11-23-2009, 09:27 AM
I use LiIonPo 9V rechargeables in my X2 wireless. Lasts 1-2 sessions/gigs, no prob.

jon

I use the same for my Shure ear monitors and get similar results.
svenhoek
11-23-2009, 07:00 PM
I'm headed to London for a spell, the 240 voltage thing will have me using batteries in my pedals. Otherwise the power adapter would be fine...
JDW3
11-23-2009, 10:40 PM
I use LiIonPo 9V rechargeables in my X2 wireless. Lasts 1-2 sessions/gigs, no prob.

jon


Agreed.
brlfq
11-23-2009, 11:54 PM
I'm headed to London for a spell, the 240 voltage thing will have me using batteries in my pedals. Otherwise the power adapter would be fine...

The one spot ad says that it will work anywhere in the world without a converter. The combo pack is $35.

If you buy 6 rechargeable 9v batteries @ $5 each, that's $30 plus you still have to buy a charger.

(Besides, it will weigh less than the batteries and charger. You'll use less Aviation fuel going to London. Decreasing your carbon footprint is important. .. ... right?)