Why do I obsess over the stupidest things!!
05-10-2015, 10:15 AM
#21
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You can buy an strip of LED lights that attach to your machine with an adhesive strip. These plug into your power bar. They are available in hardware and home stores. Originally designed for under cabinet use.
05-10-2015, 12:05 PM
#23
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My WorkHorse Elna Supermatic is fifty years old: she still has the original bulb.
*LOL* In fact, I'm getting her out today (along with the two eBay parts backups ) to do some routine maintenance before using her to piece. I'll check to see if all three bulbs still light up. I know WorkHorse's bulb worked six months ago when I used her to repair some sailing stuff.
My Sweet Sapphire had to go to be serviced. On Friday she splattered a big fat black oil blob on a table-mat I was within four minutes of finishing.
*LOL* In fact, I'm getting her out today (along with the two eBay parts backups ) to do some routine maintenance before using her to piece. I'll check to see if all three bulbs still light up. I know WorkHorse's bulb worked six months ago when I used her to repair some sailing stuff.
My Sweet Sapphire had to go to be serviced. On Friday she splattered a big fat black oil blob on a table-mat I was within four minutes of finishing.
05-10-2015, 12:20 PM
#24
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Originally Posted by RosaSharon
I know this is crazy, but I really worry about my sewing machine light burning out. (Pfaff Quilt Expressions 4.2 IDT)
There is more than one light, but they look to me that they are encased. I wonder if it is better to leave my sewing machine on all day, as I go back to it many times, or should I turn it off. There is a burst of electricity each time it is turned off and back on, same as the light bulbs in a home, so maybe leaving it on is easier on the whole mechanism.
Maybe I should just forget it, and turn it off when not in use. I worry that the light bulb will go out and I might have to take it to the repair shop for replacement. I have no room anywhere for an Ott light beside my sewing machine. Does anyone have experience with the LED encased lights on your sewing machine?
There is more than one light, but they look to me that they are encased. I wonder if it is better to leave my sewing machine on all day, as I go back to it many times, or should I turn it off. There is a burst of electricity each time it is turned off and back on, same as the light bulbs in a home, so maybe leaving it on is easier on the whole mechanism.
Maybe I should just forget it, and turn it off when not in use. I worry that the light bulb will go out and I might have to take it to the repair shop for replacement. I have no room anywhere for an Ott light beside my sewing machine. Does anyone have experience with the LED encased lights on your sewing machine?
Sharon W.
05-10-2015, 01:08 PM
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Gee, when you wrote I never thought of a light bulb. My mind was saying --Yes, I too think I am worrying too much about other things. Mainly the amount of stuff that we store but do not use. Feel like this place is one big storage area--oh, but it is not like a hoarders place. Just small stuff that is in cabinets and things behind closed doors.
Worse is no one else wants to use or buy these things that were often expensive so what can I do but give to a thrift shop. Recycle clothes always and anything else that I can.
Maybe decorated like older times but I know the antiques help that look. I would sell and move if I could afford too but according to tax dept. I don't think it should be this year. My last house never gave me that feeling.
A bulb burning out doesn't upset me but hasn't happened often in all my years.
Thanks for letting me rant.
Worse is no one else wants to use or buy these things that were often expensive so what can I do but give to a thrift shop. Recycle clothes always and anything else that I can.
Maybe decorated like older times but I know the antiques help that look. I would sell and move if I could afford too but according to tax dept. I don't think it should be this year. My last house never gave me that feeling.
A bulb burning out doesn't upset me but hasn't happened often in all my years.
Thanks for letting me rant.
05-10-2015, 01:10 PM
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Meant to say that this week thinking of what will happen to my sewing stuff in time --so that is what got me thinking of other stuff too. People will wonder why I kept or have this /that but for many years I lived in a very big house and have down sized so many times.
05-11-2015, 04:43 AM
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I don't have encased lights. I did buy another light for each of my machines, just in case. I tried using a floor light when one burned out, it isn't the same. Silly but that little light really makes a difference.
05-12-2015, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2
Interesting question. Off subject but do you have it hooked up to some surge protector?? Nothing can take out anything that runs on electricity than a power surge. I had it happened one time to my phone/answering machine. Think how much you paid for you DSM or LA. I only buy Belkin. They are the best.
05-12-2015, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by mirish2
You can buy an strip of LED lights that attach to your machine with an adhesive strip. These plug into your power bar. They are available in hardware and home stores. Originally designed for under cabinet use.
I am going to try those Christmas rope lights under shelves so I can see better
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