Hilton Volume Pedal No led, no power. No sound

[Nylkky Oy]

Hi all, my name is Vesa Anttila, a professional guitarist but beginner steel player from Helsinki, Finland
My Hilton volume pedal has gone totally silent. I've tried it with One Spot 9v center negative and another similar wall wart. Nothing happens. No red led, no sound, nothing.
I tried emailing Keith Hilton, but haven't gotten any reply yet.
That's why I'm asking if anyone else has had a similar problem?
I don't want to send it to US for repair because authorities here will probably come up with some creative tax and tariff with a price of a new pedal.

P.S This is my first post on the forum. Please, correct if there is something wrong with it.

[Richard Sinkler]

It's probably the power supply. The only problems I have ever had with my Hilton was the wal-warts died (twice - I carry a spare - they're not expensive). You can get one from Hilton, or from online electronics suppliers. Google the brand name and model number and you should find replacements from several places.

DO NOT USE THE ONESPOT! It is only 9v. The hilton pedal requires 24vdc .083 amps. Mine (same as what came new with the pedal) is made by Phihong , model number PSAA20R-240L6.

[Jerry Overstreet]

Depends which model pedal you have. The Pro Guitar pedal does use a 9V DC regulated power supply. Here is a statement from Keith:

Maybe I can help. I make 3 different pedals. My Standard pedal, and my low profile pedals require 24 volts DC regulated. To tell if you have one of these pedals, the off point adjustment is on the bottom.
I also make a Pro Guitar pedal, which requires 9 volts DC regulated. To tell if you have one of these pedals, the off point adjustment is on the side of the pedal.
Jack Stoner is correct, the power supply that went crazy may have been an AC power supply and not the DC type. AC means alternating current, and the DC means direct current.
There is another problem. Not all power supplies are regulated. The old transformer type power supplies were unregulated. Meaning a 9 volt DC unregulated power supply will put out between 18 to 19 volts. Why---because those type power supplies are used with voltage regulators. All of my pedal require DC regulated power supplies. Hope this information helps.

Another problem I see and have myself with wall warts is the device's jack where the plug attaches breaking loose from the circuit board inside. I've had to re-solder these connections on several other brand electronic devices.

If you wiggle the plug while it's powered up and the pedal tries to work then that could be a problem.