Leaving batteries in analog pedals as backup

Re: Leaving batteries in analog pedals as backup

What about a battery pack using common alkalines that you could sub in instead of a power supply?

[PFDarkside]

Re: Leaving batteries in analog pedals as backup

I wasn't just about to post this...

I keep batteries is, but I'm wondering if I'm putting pedals at risk for leaking batteries.

[Hank-]

Re: Leaving batteries in analog pedals as backup

My concern is that they might get drained or that they would leak after a while.

Pretty much that. Inserting a DC plug generally disengages the battery in most pedals. So while they might not self drain, leakage of chemical from the battery can happen.

It would be almost equal in price to buy a 1spot or set of batteries.

[Blille]

I currently daisy chain about 5 of my analog pedals (wah, dirt, comp) and have independent power for delay and modulation.

I was wondering if it would be a good idea to leave batteries in the pedals that are daisy chained in case I have any issue with the supply (breaks or gets noisy).

My concern is that they might get drained or that they would leak after a while.

I wonder if any of you does/has done this.

And no, I don't want to change batteries in my pedals before every gig, I just want it as a backup.