Phil O'Keefe Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Ever grabbed the wrong adapter and fried a pedal? Have you ever searched for the right adapter and then struggled to read the tiny writing on its label to see if it was the "right" power supply for the pedal you wanted to use? Sure you have. Especially if your user name is Crxsh. But seriously, I think we all have to deal with adapter hassles on a regular basis, and making sure your AC and DC adapters are not accidentally used with the wrong gear is an ongoing concern. Most methods of labeling your adapters typically have issues of their own... but I think what Craig has come up with might actually work for me. http://www.harmonycentral.com/docs/DOC-2811I may even buy an el cheapo soldering iron to dedicate to this task. Anyway, I thought it was a good solution to a common problem, and I thought I'd pass it along in case anyone else might find it useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members woolyh Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 Paper, tape and a sharpie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members woolyh Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 Paper, tape and a sharpie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 Originally Posted by woolyh Paper, tape and a sharpie I've tried that, as well as just using the Sharpie on the unit itself (usually too hard to see), but tape gets sticky, peels off, etc. Sometimes there's very little flat surface available on the adapter, which also can make it tougher trying to get the tape to stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 Originally Posted by woolyh Paper, tape and a sharpie I've tried that, as well as just using the Sharpie on the unit itself (usually too hard to see), but tape gets sticky, peels off, etc. Sometimes there's very little flat surface available on the adapter, which also can make it tougher trying to get the tape to stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BrentMpls Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 Batteries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BrentMpls Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 Batteries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members macadood Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 mpls, take a soldering iron to label your batteries too. it works for everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members macadood Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 mpls, take a soldering iron to label your batteries too. it works for everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TieDyedDevil Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 The real problem happens when you insert the plug into the wrong device. I attach a labelled plastic flag to the adapter's cable, just a few inches from the plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TieDyedDevil Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 The real problem happens when you insert the plug into the wrong device. I attach a labelled plastic flag to the adapter's cable, just a few inches from the plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lefort_1 Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 I read this as "CraigsList Hot Tip " and am now seriously disappoint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lefort_1 Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 I read this as "CraigsList Hot Tip " and am now seriously disappoint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members onyxrhino Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 That tip is too much work and air pollution.I'd just put colored tape around the plug end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members onyxrhino Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 That tip is too much work and air pollution.I'd just put colored tape around the plug end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ming Chow Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 Painter's tape and a Sharpie works great.On my center positive warts, I usually wrap the adapter end in red electical tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ming Chow Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 Painter's tape and a Sharpie works great.On my center positive warts, I usually wrap the adapter end in red electical tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jenesis Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 Looks classy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jenesis Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 Looks classy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members evets618 Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 eet moar fish its brayn fud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members evets618 Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 eet moar fish its brayn fud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lanefair Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 All my power supplies are totally different. I've had some near misses with my multi mode supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lanefair Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 All my power supplies are totally different. I've had some near misses with my multi mode supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ispunk Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 I use silver Sharpie markers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ispunk Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 I use silver Sharpie markers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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