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Re: Pod xtl power problems

support@line6.com — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:44:26 GMT

Oh! thanks. I will check it then.

Re: Pod xtl power problems

support@line6.com — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:26:55 GMT

I hope the above solves your problem. In case it doesn't, I know of three XTLs where the power input socket was broken. One of the legs that are soldered to the main circuit board break (perhaps when it gets kicked or something), but stay in contact most of the time. You can tell if this is your problem by wiggling the power jack while it is in place. If the power is interrupted, then the leg is probably broken and you will have to solder in a new socket.

Re: Pod xtl power problems

support@line6.com — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:20:42 GMT

You're welcome Crusty :-))

Re: Pod xtl power problems

support@line6.com — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:18:58 GMT

It might help just a little but that's fairly unlikely because even with a Variax connected, there is some headroom in the power supply, the POD and Variax don't draw the full 2 Amps.

A UPS or at least a power conditioner will give you more protection from dodgy power.

Cheers,

Crusty

P.S. Thanks for acknowledging my replies.

Re: Pod xtl power problems

support@line6.com — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:09:37 GMT

Thanks Crusty,

In fact on the back of the xtl it says 9v DC 2000mA minimum.

I'm curious to know if this will actually help when the electricity is low.

If it won't then i'll try the ups.

Cheers

Re: Pod xtl power problems

support@line6.com — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:40:25 GMT

I would also consider a way of getting some smooth, uninterrupted power to your POD. Think about getting a small uninterruptable power supply (UPS) or at least a power conditioner.

This will correct any power interruptions.

I hope this is helpful.

Cheers.

Crusty

Re: Pod xtl power problems

support@line6.com — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:38:09 GMT

Yes you can. It's no problem having a power supply that can deliver a greater draw of current. An under-rated current supply will not be able to cope with the current draw and will get hot or burn out.

So, a 9V 3 Amp power supply will work well and keep cool. Just make sure that it is AC - Alternating Current no 9V DC.

I hope this is helpful.

Cheers,

Crusty

Pod xtl power problems

support@line6.com — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:25:17 GMT

Hi, can i use a 9v AC 3000mA instead of a 2000mA transformer on a pod xtl?

I've been having power problems and someone suggested this. I also bought a stabilizer but didn't solve my problem completely. Sometimes the lcd display light gets dimmer with every bassdrum kick, and sometimes it reset the program or totally shuts down and restarts.

Oh! And I have a variax connected to it.

Any help please?