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Title: SF-2 Power supply?
Post by: Bassman8416 on July 24, 2015, 01:54:33 PM

I just got a SuperFilter SF-2, it did not come with the usual Alembic Power supply. Below is a picture of what was sent with the unit...is this ok?
If not what do I need? Thank you

Title: SF-2 Power supply?
Post by: David Houck on July 24, 2015, 02:02:43 PM

There is a post on this question in the FAQ section here (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=264), which says:
 
A wide voltage range is acceptable, from 10.5 - 17VDC with a miniature coaxial connector.
 
Important: Make sure the center contact of the connector is positive. If you use the wrong polarity, a choke will burn out and need replacing, but the rest of the unit will be intact.

Title: SF-2 Power supply?
Post by: Bassman8416 on July 24, 2015, 02:21:17 PM

Can you please describe where I would look for the center contact, is this on the plug itself? I apologize for my ignorance with these type of things.  
 
(Message edited by Bassman8416 on July 24, 2015)

Title: SF-2 Power supply?
Post by: FC Bass on July 24, 2015, 02:37:41 PM

Next to Made in China is the plug layout ;-)
(only reliable if the lead is intact)

Title: SF-2 Power supply?
Post by: keith_h on July 24, 2015, 03:18:06 PM

What Flip said. That little diagram to the right shows the plug layout and polarity.  
 
Keith

Title: SF-2 Power supply?
Post by: Bassman8416 on July 24, 2015, 04:11:23 PM

So this is one is ok then, yes?

Title: SF-2 Power supply?
Post by: keith_h on July 24, 2015, 04:16:35 PM

Can't tell the picture is too small for my old eyes to read the label but if it shows the center circle as positive and the outer circle as negative then yes it would be ok polarity wise.  
 
Keith

Title: SF-2 Power supply?
Post by: mica on July 24, 2015, 05:41:38 PM

I updated the  FAQ (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=264) to include information about the current requirements at Keith's suggestion. Can't be too complete!

Title: SF-2 Power supply?
Post by: Bassman8416 on July 24, 2015, 05:44:28 PM

Thank you Mica and friends!!!!

Title: SF-2 Power supply?
Post by: Bassman8416 on July 24, 2015, 05:49:55 PM

Thank you Mica and friends!!!!

Title: SF-2 Power supply?
Post by: mica on July 24, 2015, 06:04:12 PM

I whipped this up to show what to look for on the illustration:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/211406.jpg)

Title: SF-2 Power supply?
Post by: Bassman8416 on July 24, 2015, 06:12:44 PM

Beautiful, thats exactly what I have.  
Alembic is second to none!!!!!

Title: SF-2 Power supply?
Post by: edwin on July 25, 2015, 09:25:24 PM

I just had to get another power supply for mine. 55ma isn't much of a current draw! Of course, as soon as I bought the new power supply I found the old one.

Title: SF-2 Power supply?
Post by: terryc on July 26, 2015, 01:46:59 AM

This why this company is top class outstanding, what other CEO would bother to furnish this information or even reply to the ordinary guy in the street!