BasistaFunky Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) Hello there guys, I am building my own pedal board and I have a couple very serious and important questions about the power supply. So my first question is - Can I add а on/off switch for the power on my pedalboard instead of plug and unplug the cable directly every time from the wall? My second question is - If this is possible and I buy this one for the solution: https://westcoastpedalboard.com/product/pedalboard-electrical-harness/ can I replace the two way toggle switch with a button footswitch to turn on and off the power with my foot instead of doing this by hand? And my third last question is - Again if all this is possible, are there a switch who is the same like this on the image with light build in and with the same sizes but in a form of a push button: And if there are any kind of this one in a form of a button with light build in will it work for the job and where can I find it? Thank you Edited January 11, 2023 by BasistaFunky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Doubtful you could do it without having a 240v hazard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Yes, you can. But this switch in the picture isn't the most robust choice (not beer resistant, either). The reason for taking the plug from the wall is that there is one less fragile component breaking. If you need a switch at the rehearsal place, I would consider something like this: https://shopdelta.eu/socket-with-switch-mce-13-230-v-3500-w-maclean-energy_l2_p12782.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 honestly a kettle plug is super tough to break, and your still going to have to plug it in somewhere arent you so dont really see why its needed? Andy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 14 hours ago, 0175westwood29 said: honestly a kettle plug is super tough to break, and your still going to have to plug it in somewhere arent you so dont really see why its needed? Andy This is the kind of question I try to avoid asking out of the gate as there must be a reason. But no response from OP so far makes it entirely appropriate. What the hell is the point of cutting off the power from time to time on your pedal board? I can only think that it's a ham fisted solution to unwanted noise on the clean channel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 29 minutes ago, Downunderwonder said: This is the kind of question I try to avoid asking out of the gate as there must be a reason. But no response from OP so far makes it entirely appropriate. What the hell is the point of cutting off the power from time to time on your pedal board? I can only think that it's a ham fisted solution to unwanted noise on the clean channel. yeh i did wait to see if he replied to the above, i mean i guess for a home setup thats never gonna move.......maybe just a bluetooth controlled extension might be a better solution for the OP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 On 11/01/2023 at 02:37, BasistaFunky said: And my third last question is - Again if all this is possible, are there a switch who is the same like this on the image with light build in and with the same sizes but in a form of a push button: I had an illuminated push on/off switch on a (no-name) 100W amp I got in the early 80s. It was extremely temperamental and would often require a couple of presses to turn on or off. Eventually it failed in the off position and was replaced with the more typical rocker switch (like the one in your photo). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasistaFunky Posted January 12, 2023 Author Share Posted January 12, 2023 Ok guys what do you think if I use a guitar amplifier on/off toggle switch like this one? https://www.hotroxuk.com/carling-spst-toggle-switch-sw110-63.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Your answer is in your link: SPST. Not good. The switch should cut both live and neutral. No shield for liquids, not gigging? Sorry, I still don't get this idea. If the power switch is a must, buy something that is robust, and put some kind of a collar around it to prevent accidental hits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 7 hours ago, BasistaFunky said: Ok guys what do you think if I use a guitar amplifier on/off toggle switch like this one? https://www.hotroxuk.com/carling-spst-toggle-switch-sw110-63.html is this to make a at home setup easier? i think the wireless controlled plug from amazon is a great solution for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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