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Old 10-30-2011, 09:19 AM
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We are without power, again, and will be for days. We have a generator. Anyone use their machine off their generator ?
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Old 10-30-2011, 09:25 AM
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did you get that much snow and ice? what state are you in?
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Old 10-30-2011, 09:26 AM
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i gather you are in the new england area. heard 26 inches of snow in some areas, 17 in, 20 inc on the news this morning. so sorry, so soon. but heard it was suppose to be gone by halloween? hope so.
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Old 10-30-2011, 09:26 AM
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I don't think I would chance it if it were me. They have to many power surges...at least ours does.
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Old 10-30-2011, 09:27 AM
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He does:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zjZxVfOIPA LOL


I would think it would depend on the size of generator & what else it is supporting.

If you do go that route be sure to have generator outside for proper ventilation!!! Having it in a garage is not good enough - there were some deaths due fumes here in Maine last summer. :cry:
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Old 10-30-2011, 09:31 AM
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When we used to go camping, we used the generator to run electricity to the trailer and then I used in the machine in the trailer. I don't know about running it straight from the generator. I would definitely use a surge protector power strip.
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Old 10-30-2011, 09:31 AM
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Oh what a great question although i'm going to get my treadle in the shop next month but with this weather its a great question to know an answer to
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Old 10-30-2011, 09:33 AM
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that is why I have a treadle on stand by.............
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Old 10-30-2011, 09:36 AM
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A gas powered generator used for home use, the power is not regulated. Your machine can get too much power and burn it out. Never hook one to one of the newer tvs. If an extension cord is plugged into the generator to the item, it is not regulated.
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Old 10-30-2011, 09:37 AM
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If it is an inexpensive machine connected to a power bar, I would go for it before cabin fever sets in. I would only use it though if the major appliances were already taken care of. Would I chance a $$$$$$$Bernina? NO!
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