Batteries in pedals

[welshchris]

I pull them out when not in use.

I also put a bit of insulating tape over the 9v socket pins inside the pedal if I’m running the pedal on a gig board with PSU. Just always been a bit nervous of them moving in transit and then shorting out on metal case before or during a gig. Overkill I’m sure but once it got into my head..

[Dr Tony Balls]

I pull them out when not in use.

I also put a bit of insulating tape over the 9v socket pins inside the pedal if I’m running the pedal on a gig board with PSU. Just always been a bit nervous of them moving in transit and then shorting out on metal case before or during a gig. Overkill I’m sure but once it got into my head..

A standard 9V jack used for external power on a pedal isolates the +9V connection on a battery snap when a plug inserted. For the same reason that its impossible to drain your battery when using external power, its impossible to short to the case via the battery snap.

[jreeves47]

I have my butler remove them and label them. They are stored in one of the guest bedrooms until needed, with the overflow being donated to a local charity.

[HorseyBoy]

I have my butler remove them and label them. They are stored in one of the guest bedrooms until needed, with the overflow being donated to a local charity.

I do the same, good sir. Except I never donate anything to charity.
Butlers gonna buttle.

[Bert Ohlsson]

From a couple of years back

[welshchris]

That’s great to know :) had thought they were maybe just a parallel connection and didn’t want to risk anything.

I pull them out when not in use.

I also put a bit of insulating tape over the 9v socket pins inside the pedal if I’m running the pedal on a gig board with PSU. Just always been a bit nervous of them moving in transit and then shorting out on metal case before or during a gig. Overkill I’m sure but once it got into my head..

A standard 9V jack used for external power on a pedal isolates the +9V connection on a battery snap when a plug inserted. For the same reason that its impossible to drain your battery when using external power, its impossible to short to the case via the battery snap.

[mondo500]

I had one leak in my Telenordia TA–24... was quite displeased. Fortunately only the battery snap was affected, but even the snaps are beautifully done on those pedals...

[PSQRCL]

Definitely in the take the batteries out camp for me.

Had a D*A*M Sonic Titan in Starlight with battery leakage within. The Captain replaced it on the house though!

[stella_blues]

I've started going through my pedals and removing the batteries just in case.

[mam8dg]

Yikes, I didn't know AAs were more prone to leakage. Need to check my Model AA today and remove the battery.

I normally don't take batteries out, though I should. I've seen some minor leakage, but nothing bad enough to necessitate replacing a battery snap.