Originally Posted by MaggieLou
I have mine plugged into a power strip. I wasn't thinking about the sewing machine being electronic. Guess I'd better swap it for a surge protector since the outlet isn't easy to reach.
For those of us that have UPS's, the batteries need to be replaced periodically. They're no good if the battery is dead.
Just to add, some of these (at least mine does) will beep when low or if the electricity is shut off.