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"I can't swear to the longevity at 12 volts, I've run it at 12 volts but all my 12 vo…" Walter Haapapuro replied Dec 7, 2016 to 5 Watt Amp Kit (DIY Case)	46	Dec 7, 2016 Reply by Gene Jones
"I'm still using the original wall wart but I'm not plugging any effects into it. I t…" Walter Haapapuro replied Dec 7, 2016 to 5 Watt Amp Kit (DIY Case)	46	Dec 7, 2016 Reply by Gene Jones
"Like Wayfinder said, use the one specifically for the kit. If you use something else…" Walter Haapapuro replied Dec 6, 2016 to 5 Watt Amp Kit (DIY Case)	46	Dec 7, 2016 Reply by Gene Jones
"I guesstimate that the 12 volt lead acid battery would play for 10 hours and you cou…" Walter Haapapuro replied Nov 22, 2016 to 5 Watt Amp Kit (DIY Case)	46	Dec 7, 2016 Reply by Gene Jones
"I see that the Parts Express website is not being very cooperative. Power-Sonic PS-1…" Walter Haapapuro replied Nov 22, 2016 to 5 Watt Amp Kit (DIY Case)	46	Dec 7, 2016 Reply by Gene Jones
"Parts Express: 140-489 12 volt battery $14.98; 090-489 jack with 6' cord, $1.59; 095…" Walter Haapapuro replied Nov 21, 2016 to 5 Watt Amp Kit (DIY Case)	46	Dec 7, 2016 Reply by Gene Jones
"I'm glad you are on the mend. I'm sorry I didn't realize you were hurt. When you hur…" Walter Haapapuro replied Nov 20, 2016 to 5 Watt Amp Kit (DIY Case)	46	Dec 7, 2016 Reply by Gene Jones
"PartsExpress did a Footnote amp build in their winter catalog. Let me know when you…" Walter Haapapuro replied Nov 20, 2016 to 5 Watt Amp Kit (DIY Case)	46	Dec 7, 2016 Reply by Gene Jones
"You got 20 amps! I look forward to seeing them on your Etsy store." Walter Haapapuro replied Nov 20, 2016 to 5 Watt Amp Kit (DIY Case)	46	Dec 7, 2016 Reply by Gene Jones
"Wayfinder knows what he is talking about. The Footnote has a higher output so 9V bat…" Walter Haapapuro replied Nov 20, 2016 to 5 Watt Amp Kit (DIY Case)	46	Dec 7, 2016 Reply by Gene Jones

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