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12-12-2014, 05:12 PM

#21

patinvt

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I have been unplugging it. But today I was thinking as long as the iron is off, I could leave it plugged in. I will continue to unplug it.
Thanks every one for your input.

12-12-2014, 05:14 PM

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0tis

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I turn mine off too - even though the iron turns itself off - I just don't want an accident.

12-12-2014, 05:17 PM

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dakotamaid

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gale

This exactly.

I do this also.

12-12-2014, 05:35 PM

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Jan in VA

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I unplug the iron, loop the cord loosely around it once, and let the plug end hang off the front of the table where I can see with a glance whether the iron is off.

In 30 years I've never unplugged everything else except my cell if it's charging, the charger, the TV, and the computer/laptop during a storm. Lived in at least 12 different places in that time with no problems. I may rethink it after reading this thread!

Jan in VA

12-12-2014, 06:19 PM

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Prism99

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Yikes. I don't unplug anything (unless there's a big storm).

12-12-2014, 06:50 PM

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littlebitoheaven

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2

I have my iron plugged into a serge strip. I turn off the surge strip which also turns the light over the ironing board.

This is what I do also. My sewing machine is also plugged into a serge strip.

12-12-2014, 07:09 PM

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cashs_mom

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2

I have my iron plugged into a serge strip. I turn off the surge strip which also turns the light over the ironing board.

I do the same thing. It works great. I always notice if I've left the iron on because the light is also on.

12-12-2014, 07:54 PM

#28

Doggramma

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I have an electrical strip that has a remote control for one plug - I use that plug for the iron.

12-12-2014, 08:00 PM

#29

zozee

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I'm sorry, but I had to laugh at the mental picture!

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Originally Posted by Daylesewblessed

It is safest to unplug appliances when not in use. Twice we have had my husband's coffee grinder turn on by itself during an electrical storm, spewing beans all over the kitchen. We should have learned our lesson the first time -- slow learners, I guess. My sister had a problem with a toaster left plugged in during a storm. A iron involves quite intense heat, so it is better to be safe.