mastercaster
186 posts
Jan 02, 2016
4:07 PM
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Made the move and bought the Harp Break pedal … have never owned a pedal of any sort … plugging in to a PA, which happens allot where I live, I could not be happier . Great results , can get that chicago sound without an amp : ) !
Only one question is the approximate battery life expectancy ? I have no experience with pedals .. so, anyone have experience using 'good' quality batteries with the pedal set in the 'led/drive' position ?
I doubt I'd use a power source other than the batt.. so not worthy of comment.
Thanks in advance for any 'feedback' (no pun intended) : ) and a very Happy New Year to one and all ! !
Last Edited by mastercaster on Jan 02, 2016 6:28 PM
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indigo
204 posts
Jan 02, 2016
9:15 PM
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I've never actually timed how long the battery will last in the Break but if i am going to be doing a 'Gig' i always replace the battery (and take a spare) if it is a jam i'll chance the battery if i think it has enough juice(but again i'll always have a new one in my bag.)
I end up of course with a few batteries with an unknown capacity but i just use them for at home practice times.
Another thing i do is to only put two of the four screws in that hold the pedal together and always carry the right screwdriver...i can literally swap batteries in well less than a minute.
With the L/W delay a new battery every time..it eats batteries(as do all delays)
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mastercaster
189 posts
Jan 02, 2016
11:49 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions Indigo , good idea using only 2 screws for the cover plate.
I've gotten 4 sets , 45min so far out of my first batt … it's not finished yet ..
just curious what folks experiences are ..
Last Edited by mastercaster on Jan 02, 2016 11:51 PM
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Martin
944 posts
Jan 03, 2016
6:32 AM
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Beware that some pedals continue to draw battery power while in "off" mode -- it´s enough that you have the cords plugged in.
I´ve had some depressing experiences in that department, leading me to other power supply sources.
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MindTheGap
925 posts
Jan 03, 2016
6:47 AM
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I get many hours with an alkaline battery. I think it's a pretty low current drain, other distortion type pedals take 10, 20 mA that kind of thing. With an alkaline pp3 at say 550mAh that might be over 20 hours.
Martin is correct, that it's always ON when there's a jack in the input side.
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Little roger
121 posts
Jan 03, 2016
8:44 AM
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Agree with MTGap - I have used the Break for many hours without having to change it. It is important to take out the harp cord after the skins check and even in the break between sets.
I don't bother changing the battery before gigs. If it dies, I change it between sets it give the guitarist a long solo - never a problem ;-)
R
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indigo
205 posts
Jan 03, 2016
5:02 PM
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That draining of the Battery because the lead is plugged in has always bugged me.
Is there some technical reason for that.Why can't the off button disconnect the plug from the battery?
Is it because of the bypass?
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Barley Nectar
1022 posts
Jan 03, 2016
5:32 PM
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I have made a habit of unplugging my mic lead, from the pedal, when not playing. I get pretty good battery life this way, as mentioned above. I only use a delay so no real answer to the OP...BN
Last Edited by Barley Nectar on Jan 03, 2016 5:33 PM
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NathanLWBC
75 posts
Jan 04, 2016
7:11 AM
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@Indigo...it is because of the true bypass. The input jack is the on/off switch, not the bypass switch. The switch only bypasses the circuit board, it has nothing to do with the power.
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--Nathan Heck
Lead Technician, Lone Wolf Blues Co.
customerservice@lonewolfblues.com
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mastercaster
192 posts
Jan 04, 2016
4:39 PM
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@ Nathan
So, how many batt./operational hours can we expect (with the jack left in) regardless of the bypass setting ?
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NathanLWBC
76 posts
Jan 05, 2016
6:18 AM
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I would estimate 10-12 hours. It could last longer, though. I would change it after every other use, just to be safe, though.
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--Nathan Heck
Lead Technician, Lone Wolf Blues Co.
customerservice@lonewolfblues.com
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mastercaster
194 posts
Jan 06, 2016
12:25 AM
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Thanks for the guesstemation Nathan !
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blueswannabe
595 posts
Jan 06, 2016
5:43 PM
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seriously, get a power supply and don't worry about the battery dying.
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rogonzab
863 posts
Jan 07, 2016
8:42 AM
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From my experience: a lot!
I used my HB whit rechargable batterys, and tested whit this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-AA-AAA-C-D-9V-1-5V-Universal-Button-Cell-Battery-Volt-Tester-Checker-BT-168-/331423410240?hash=item4d2a5fe840:g:g7YAAOSw2XFUmTh7
Now I use a power suply.
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Sorry for any misspell, english is not my first language.
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harpdaddy
9 posts
Jan 07, 2016
8:06 PM
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I use a pedaltrain VOLTO rechargeable power supply for my 9 volt pedals.
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