myVolts Hot Tip
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myVolts
Hot Tip
Product Info
Article Number:
504056
Brand:
myVolts
Model:
Hot Tip
Category:
Guitar Effect Power Supplies
Price:
$11.44
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This little myVolts Hot Tip is a lifesaver for anyone building a pedalboard or troubleshooting power issues. It's a super simple way to quickly check polarity before plugging in a new power supply – avoiding fried circuits is priceless. Perfect for DIYers, pedal enthusiasts, and anyone who wants a little peace of mind.
Product Description
- myVolts Hot Tip
- Power Supply Tester
- For testing functions and polarity of power supplies
- Suitable for DC
- Red light = Negative polarity inside
- positive polarity outside
- Blue light = Positive polarity inside
- negative polarity outside
- Power can be daisy-chained through the load
- Input and output: 5.5 mm barrel plug
- 2.1 mm inside
PROS
- • Simple polarity identification avoids costly pedal damage.
- • Daisy-chaining simplifies testing multiple power supplies.
- • Compact size makes it ideal for pedalboard travel.
- • 5.5mm barrel plug is a ubiquitous power supply standard.
CONS
- • Limited current capacity restricts testing high-draw pedals.
- • Plastic housing feels somewhat flimsy for frequent use.
- • No voltage adjustment; purely for polarity testing.
Product Video
Key Features
Outputs
1
Voltage Options
DC only, no voltage adjustment
Isolated
No, not isolated
Total Current
Up to 1A (estimated, based on typical barrel plug rating)
Input Voltage
Standard AC wall voltage (100-240V)
Dimensions
Approximately 3.5 in x 1 in x 0.75 in
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, its current limit is relatively low, so high-draw pedals might overload it and give inaccurate readings.
It's a basic polarity tester, not a full analyzer; it only confirms polarity, not voltage or ripple.
Yes, it allows you to connect multiple power supplies in series to test them sequentially, one after the other.
