Little question about wahs

[GNR'Goldtop]

I know some people here have or have tried the dunlop slash signature wah. I used to have it but had to get rid of it because it kept breaking. I exchanged them and after I had three that all broke the same way. It kinda like cut out and and sounded like there was a short.I searched all around the net for anyone who had similar problems but I couldn't find anyone. I have heard that the placement of the batteries (which are inside the part you actually step on) may be the problem.so my question is if I used a power source instead of batteries would that work? Has anyone ever heard of this type of problem before?
Thanks guys

[Guitar Freak]

Yeah, I don't have the slash, but the original, so mine doesn't have that problem, but yes if the battery is where it is supposed to be stepped on, then it is likely to break, and that power supplies may help

[GNR'Goldtop]

thanks for the response, i have tried a bunch and just dont like the way they sound as much. so i wanna give it another try but this time use a power adapter.