Can a Zoom B2 pedal run using Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2 Plus?

[mojo filters]

I'm looking to buy a new power supply, and I've found a reasonably priced Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2 Plus which aside from this issue, seems to suit my needs.

 

I've run some searches and got the impression folks have been able to use the Zoom B2 with a Pedal Power 2 Plus. However on paper the Zoom apparently draws 300mA, whilst the PP2+ technically only puts out 250mA on each of the pair of higher output outlets.

 

I see that the Zoom B2 manual simply states to use a specific Zoom power supply, which happens to be rated at 300mA. Hence does that mean I actually need a 300mA capable power supply, or is that just the rating of the Zoom branded item referenced in the manual? If the latter, does that mean I could correctly power my Zoom B2 with a 250mA outlet on the Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2 Plus?

 

Apologies if this question has been asked and answered. I did do a thorough search, however I couldn't find a definitive answer to my query. 

 

Many thanks in advance for anyone who has knowledge or experience of using this particular pedal with the specific power supply in question!

Edited March 16, 2023 by mojo filters
Correcting error, Pedal Power Plus / PP+ to Pedal Power 2 Plus / PP2+

[mojo filters]

Apologies, I originally missed out the quite pertinent 2 / Two part of the name, when referring to the Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2 Plus / PP2+. I've now edited both the title and OP to correct this error.

 

Also I've done some further research and found that all the information about using a 300mA power supply in the B2 manual, also applies to several other similar products from this line. Those include the Zoom B1, B1x, G2, G1, G1x and potentially other units such as acoustic guitar multi fx pedal within the same family.

 

To clarify, I'm seeking to find out if my Zoom B2 actually requires the 300mA power supply, as per the specific Zoom product referenced in the manual, or whether these units can run on slightly less? 

 

The power supply I'm hoping to use is a Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2 Plus, which offers two higher amperage outlets rated at 250mA each. I understand I could use an amperage doubler to provide 500mA from both of those outlets, however I also have another power-hungry digital pedal that will need the other 250mA supply on the PP2+.

[jrixn1]

I have neither device, so I'm just theorizing here.

 

First, headphone amp usage increases the current draw.  So if you aren't planning on using the headphone amp, you won't be at the max 300mA.

 

Second point - what are commonly called "current doublers" don't double the current per se... they merely combine the two outputs.
https://voodoolab.com/product/current-doubler-adapter/ confirms it: "the Current Doubler Adapter combines the current of two outputs"
So if 250mA wasn't enough, you can use 250mA output + 100mA output = 350mA for the Zoom B2, and still have the remaining 250mA output free for your other digital pedal.

[jrixn1]

Although having just seen the price of a Pedal Power 2 Plus, I'd get a Truetone CS6.

[mojo filters]

30 minutes ago, jrixn1 said:

Although having just seen the price of a Pedal Power 2 Plus, I'd get a Truetone CS6.

Yeah, the PP2+ is stupid expensive new now. However someone's offered to sell me a tidy used one for £80. Do I bite his hand off, or chance a low-ball £70 offer?