Sonichris wrote:

This is the one that was recommended by several other members here. I bought mine from this guy, because, well, he had the cheapest price. No idea if that's still the case. I'm going to mount it, and hard wire it using the same hole I used for the wall wart plug in.

Meanwell power supply

Thanks Chris for the pointer. It's also for sale for $8 on Amazon.
Where does the 120v AC go into the unit? Does the user wire it directly to one of those posts sticking out the side?

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I think someone here with the correct knowledge/training/experience should explain very clearly how dangerous it is (as in: you die) to connect 120 or 220V to a device which, from the many examples seen here, will go inside a metal (tool)box.

And also point out all the precautions that have to be taken as far as wiring goes, to not die when one of those 220V carrying wires come loose (they can and probably will!) and come in contact with the inside of the metal toolbox.

This is not your typical 9V DC connected to a aluminium distortion stompbox.

Just saying to be careful and to know what you're doing when dealing with mains inside a metal box which you'll touch and which will possibly be connected to your guitar. To me this just looks like a lethal accident waiting to happen.

I understand 8$ is tempting but still...

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A drop of blue loctite we’ll help, as would using a tie wrap to add some strain relief to the wire.
That’s how ALL of the internal wiring is done on big ship radars (including the terminal strips just like this power supply). Those things rock and roll and vibrate something fierce out there and I’ve never seen a problem due to a wire coming loose.

Edit: I should add that in the video, the dude put bare wire into that terminal strip. In some strips that’s ok. Others are designed for ring/spade terminals. I’ll see which one comes on the version that Chris linked when it gets here.

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j_flanders wrote:

I think someone here with the correct knowledge/training/experience should explain very clearly how dangerous it is (as in: you die) to connect 120 or 220V to a device which, from the many examples seen here, will go inside a metal (tool)box.

And also point out all the precautions that have to be taken as far as wiring goes, to not die when one of those 220V carrying wires come loose (they can and probably will!) and come in contact with the inside of the metal toolbox.

This is not your typical 9V DC connected to a aluminium distortion stompbox.

Just saying to be careful and to know what you're doing when dealing with mains inside a metal box which you'll touch and which will possibly be connected to your guitar. To me this just looks like a lethal accident waiting to happen.

I understand 8$ is tempting but still...

I think you are assuming the $8 power supply is somehow inferior because of it's cheap price - which it isn't. It's a very safe item, that has passed all the safety requirements to be sold to consumers in the US.

And 120v, isn't really very dangerous. It can kill you, but it's very unlikely. You risk getting zapped every time you plug something in. I don't see any real reason to fear this in any homebuilt project using common sense when installing. A metal tool box is not so much removed from an amplifier chassis, or a lamp, or any number of items that we touch daily.

But, yes, of course, use some sense when installing it.

1. Make sure it's wired correctly. Watch the video above if you aren't sure.
2. Make sure the wires to it are securely mounted. Tug on them to make sure they will stay in place, and like chipper says above, maybe a little locktite on the connector screw treads might not be the worst idea.
3. If hard wiring from the power supply directly to the cord, Use a strain relief bushing so the wires aren't under stress. stain relief bushing Or use one of these receptacle for power cord

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BBuckner, if you look back through the thread, you will find a post that I listed part numbers for all the components used. Good luck with your build.

I have been digging through the threads and will compile a parts list soon. I appreciate the responses! I’m currently looking into whether a DPDT stomp switch would allow a true bypass situation. I’m going to draw up the circuit and post it here for discussion. Seems like I saw someone else’s diagram of a DPDT in the circuit somewhere in here, but it may have been for switching between reverb and trem circuits housed in the same enclosure. This support thread is really great!

New to the website
have the surfy bear reverb here and am beginning my build .. thought I would post it..
I have a Tweed twin that I am adding reverb into ..
I will use this project box, and turn it into these renderings that I drew up in CAD..
It will live in the back with the reverb tank on the side where I can get to the knobs and inputs..
I will post when I get it done..

Machined the box, and wired the thing.. power is on !!
cant wait to wire it to the amp..
I ran through it and got a sound already..
here are some shots of it..

Did you rewire the amp input to the SB?

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