Iron and Machine
#21
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When I had my house remodeled before we moved in, I designated 2 plugs for possible iron and one for computerized sewing machine and one for TV. The new plugs are all about waist high so they are easy to reach and I know which plugs to use (in my previous house - not that old- all the overhead lights downstairs would blink when the iron cycled so I was careful).
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Thanks for the info! Just googled that question and many responses say this same thing. I always do get up to iron, now I'll add a few more steps!
Will a different outlet in the same room be alright? Some say to use a different circuit and not sure if that means not to use an outlet in same room.
Will a different outlet in the same room be alright? Some say to use a different circuit and not sure if that means not to use an outlet in same room.
In my living room, for instance, I have two breakers, one is labeled "LR...south wall, ceiling", and the other is labeled " LR, east, west, north walls". I have 4 breakers for my kitchen, and 2 for the bathroom, but it is all fairly new wiring.
I had a house one time where the entire house was on one circuit! You could not plug 2 things in at the same time, or you'd blow a fuse!
#26
I have my machines plugged into a battery powered generator that is plugged into the wall, but will protect it from power surges and power outages. We are on an electric co-op in the country and I wasn't going to take any chances. Last week the wind caused the power to flicker and go out for a few seconds. The only way I could tell was the overhead light went out for about 5 seconds, but the machines continued to sew evenly. I don't remember the cost but I think it was about $50-60 for peace of mind. I think it will hold the power for 6-8 minutes and then sound an alarm so you can unplug your machines. We have a whole house generator that takes over after losing power for 5 minutes, so have never used that feature. I'm sure I heard about this type generator from someone on the board who recommended all long armers should have their machines plugged into something like this. So much valuable information on this board. Never would have thought about power surges within the house, but it makes sense Onebyone. My iron is on a different circuit breaker.
#27
That depends on how your house was wired, and when. The only way to know is to look at your breakers and see how they are labeled. If you only have one breaker that is for your sewing room, then all of your outlets in that room are all on the same circuit. If you have more than one breaker for the same room, then you have more than one circuit.
In my living room, for instance, I have two breakers, one is labeled "LR...south wall, ceiling", and the other is labeled " LR, east, west, north walls". I have 4 breakers for my kitchen, and 2 for the bathroom, but it is all fairly new wiring.
I had a house one time where the entire house was on one circuit! You could not plug 2 things in at the same time, or you'd blow a fuse!
In my living room, for instance, I have two breakers, one is labeled "LR...south wall, ceiling", and the other is labeled " LR, east, west, north walls". I have 4 breakers for my kitchen, and 2 for the bathroom, but it is all fairly new wiring.
I had a house one time where the entire house was on one circuit! You could not plug 2 things in at the same time, or you'd blow a fuse!
#29
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Northern, Utah
Posts: 973
The best way to prevent this is to go to Best Buy and get a power back up for your machine. I had one of mine blow the power unit even though it was on a strip when we had a storm. It was a 350 dollar repair and the repairman told me to get the back up as the fluctations in power can do this, not just high, but low. It was worth the 50.00 I paid for it.
#30
I had also heard about separating your iron and machine about a year ago...and so I have. When I go to add my sewing room over the garage, I think I will use QuiltnLady's idea of adding a plug higher for my iron.
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