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I agree with Greg.
If you connected the power supply to your pedal when you plugged it in, chances are your pedal was fed with twice the voltage for which it is intended, and the power supply circuit in the pedal may be damaged.
It's uncommon for stomp box pedals to use AC supplies, most pedals favour a 9V DC supply, unless they are complicated digital milti-effects type units.


I would try and see if Zak Speed could build a new power supply, I expect they'd be able to, and for a decent price.
Good luck ?
    A simple step down transformer with a 24:1 ratio will drop 220V to 9V AC. In order to output 2 A at 9v it would need to draw about 85mA at 220. you should be able to source this from an electronics supply store.

      I phoned everywhere 2day..noone has a 9v 2a adapter for me...had the pedal at music mate...they cant help me..so fed up and angry at myself..if pedal is broken so be it..I just wanna know ffs
        Make sure you include that it's an AC power supply you want too, not just 9V at 2A.

        You could find a store that stocks the pedal , and then test with a new power supply? (I dunno who stocks Damage Control stuff tho), or test with a Line 6 Pod power supply, which I believe is similar?

          I am almost certain the pedal DC power supply is damaged. I would look for a 9V DC 2 A or more adaptor or power supply. Then rewire the pedal on the inside so it would be fed directly by the adaptor/power supply. A light electronics guy would be able to this without much difficulty. I assume one can open the pedal as I never seen it.
            Looks like the pedal has two valves, hence the high current requirement

            Have a look here It is not the Solid Metal pedal, but one of the others.

            Around 7 minutes he shows you the power section which should be the same for all the different Damage Control pedals. It's here that I reckon the damage would be. I can see a rectifier in there between the 903-893-01 transformer and the big round cap above it.

            Considering the valves, the step up transformers inside I would recommend you rather take it to an Amp Tech, as they are used to working with the higher voltages. A normal low current guy might shock the shit out of himself.

            BTW did you import this yourself or someone supply it to you locally? If a local supplier sold this to you, then he is liable for not supplying the correct supply.

            From the manual
            "The Liquid Blues and Solid Metal are premium-quality tone-generating pedals that feature
            dual 12AX7 tubes biased at 250V internally, with switchable Nuclear gain boost, aluminum
            die-cast chassis, remote switching, true bypass, and comprehensive LED indicators."

              Greg Perkins wrote: Looks like the pedal has two valves, hence the high current requirement

              Have a look here It is not the Solid Metal pedal, but one of the others.

              Around 7 minutes he shows you the power section which should be the same for all the different Damage Control pedals. It's here that I reckon the damage would be. I can see a rectifier in there between the 903-893-01 transformer and the big round cap above it.

              Considering the valves, the step up transformers inside I would recommend you rather take it to an Amp Tech, as they are used to working with the higher voltages. A normal low current guy might shock the shit out of himself.

              BTW did you import this yourself or someone supply it to you locally? If a local supplier sold this to you, then he is liable for not supplying the correct supply.

              From the manual
              "The Liquid Blues and Solid Metal are premium-quality tone-generating pedals that feature
              dual 12AX7 tubes biased at 250V internally, with switchable Nuclear gain boost, aluminum
              die-cast chassis, remote switching, true bypass, and comprehensive LED indicators."

              Got it from a friend,he ordered it from the states.....
                OK guys,got the pedal back from music mate..they tried a couple of afapters on it and still the power doesnt go on..BUT...they said when the connected a guitar to it they could here the guitar signal coming through the amp from the pedal..but no distortion sound...who can fix it for me or help me out??? otherwise I might just keep it for show
                  Sounds like the bypass is working, which shouldn't need power anyway. It looks expensive so as a last resort, post it back to damage control and have them repair it. Then buy a 220 PSU for it. They recommend the Line 6 PSU in the FAQ section of the website. They also have a facebook page.

                  http://damagecontrolusa.com/
                    fuck damage control,not gonna post it back to the US and wait months for a reply...Taking it to Leon from Pop Effects 2night..he's gonna fix it for me
                      Armand wrote: fuck damage control,not gonna post it back to the US and wait months for a reply...Taking it to Leon from Pop Effects 2night..he's gonna fix it for me
                      You hope his going to fix it. A pity there are no fixes for stupidity.
                      Watch the language dude.
                        Max wrote:
                        Armand wrote: fuck damage control,not gonna post it back to the US and wait months for a reply...Taking it to Leon from Pop Effects 2night..he's gonna fix it for me
                        You hope his going to fix it. A pity there are no fixes for stupidity.
                        Watch the language dude.
                        is this a sunday school class???? ag shame
                          Armand wrote:
                          Max wrote:
                          Armand wrote: fuck damage control,not gonna post it back to the US and wait months for a reply...Taking it to Leon from Pop Effects 2night..he's gonna fix it for me
                          You hope his going to fix it. A pity there are no fixes for stupidity.
                          Watch the language dude.
                          is this a sunday school class???? ag shame
                          Armand, watch it. One more rude comment and you're banned for a month.

                          Rule #1: Be nice.
                            Norio wrote:
                            Armand wrote:
                            Max wrote:
                            Armand wrote: fuck damage control,not gonna post it back to the US and wait months for a reply...Taking it to Leon from Pop Effects 2night..he's gonna fix it for me
                            You hope his going to fix it. A pity there are no fixes for stupidity.
                            Watch the language dude.
                            is this a sunday school class???? ag shame
                            Armand, watch it. One more rude comment and you're banned for a month.

                            Rule #1: Be nice.
                            I must be banned??? this idiot said "there's no rule for stupidity" banned me forever for all I care
                              Max wrote:
                              Armand wrote: fuck damage control,not gonna post it back to the US and wait months for a reply...Taking it to Leon from Pop Effects 2night..he's gonna fix it for me
                              You hope his going to fix it. A pity there are no fixes for stupidity.
                              Watch the language dude.
                              and THIS is considered nice???
                                What Max said came after you throwing your toys out yer cot like a toddler.

                                It's not 100% nice but it was an isolated incident.

                                You, on the other hand, seem to enjoy being "not nice." Calling him an idiot, etc.

                                So you're banned. For life. Cheers and good luck with all that toy-throwing-out-yer-cot stuff and all.
                                  Norio wrote: What Max said came after you throwing your toys out yer cot like a toddler.

                                  It's not 100% nice but it was an isolated incident.

                                  You, on the other hand, seem to enjoy being "not nice." Calling him an idiot, etc.

                                  So you're banned. For life. Cheers and good luck with all that toy-throwing-out-yer-cot stuff and all.
                                  Thanks Norio! That needed to be done
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                                    psyx wrote: Thanks Norio! That needed to be done
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