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Ripcord Power Cable for Tech 21 SanSamp GT2 Effects Pedal
No coating on record and not a material linked to PFAS.
The power cable uses standard copper and PVC. No water-repellent finish or PFAS-related coating is on record. The brand has no PFAS statement on record.
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Material
Standard copper/PVC power cable
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Electrical safety and insulation integrity
Low-voltage guitar pedal power is inherently low-risk, but any fraying or exposure of the copper core creates a minor shock hazard if the pedal is powered during maintenance. Standard precaution is to power off before handling.
Connector corrosion and conductivity failure
Metal connectors on power cables corrode over time in humid environments, degrading electrical contact and potentially causing intermittent signal loss or requiring higher voltage draw. This is a functional failure, not a chemical safety hazard.
Mechanical damage from kinking or crushing
PVC jackets can crack if coiled too tightly or run under heavy equipment; this can eventually expose the copper core. This is physical degradation, not a material toxicity issue, but warrants inspection.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
PVC degradation and plasticizer leaching
PVC power cables are not food-contact items and do not leach into consumables. No established risk of plasticizer exposure from handling or storing a guitar cable under normal conditions.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This is a standard two-conductor power cable with copper wire core and PVC outer jacket, typical of all guitar pedal power supplies. PVC is the industry default for flexible power cables because it resists cracking and provides adequate insulation at low voltages (the SanSamp GT2 uses a regulated 12V or 9V supply). The copper core conducts current efficiently with minimal resistance loss, and PVC remains stable under the modest heat conditions of a pedal power application.
The brand's record and disclosure
Tech 21 is a well-established US audio equipment manufacturer with a 30+ year history in professional guitar pedal design and repair. The company does not publish detailed chemical disclosures for accessories like power cables, which is typical of guitar pedal manufacturers who rely on standard supplier components. No product recalls, safety warnings, or documented hazards related to Tech 21 power cables are on record in public databases.
How it compares in its category
Guitar pedal power cables are largely commoditized; this product sits squarely in the middle of the aftermarket segment. Most alternatives (Godlyke, Voodoo Lab, generic replacements) use identical copper/PVC construction with the same voltage and current ratings. Tech 21's cable is neither premium nor budget, and functionally equivalent to standard OEM replacements for similar pedals.
If you buy it
Inspect the cable for visible cracks or exposed copper before first use, especially if stored in cold conditions where PVC can become brittle. Keep the cable away from sharp edges and excessive bending near the connectors, where mechanical stress concentrates. Replace the cable if the connector becomes loose, the jacket splits, or you notice any discoloration or melting near the power input. Store coiled loosely (not kinked) in a cool, dry environment to extend PVC flexibility.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Tech21 has made none
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