Originally Posted by Glenn
Originally Posted by romanojg
I have a question for you. I recently bought a featherweight singer 1952 from an owner in the UK. When I got it it has the large plug that they use over there. While I know that i can buy an adapter I'm much rather use a normal (for US states) plug on it. The cord and plug are in great shape. Do I need to change out the plug and cord or can I safely just have the plug changed. Thank you
changing the plug will not solve the problem. In the UK they use 240 50Htz in the US we use 120 60 Htz. You will need to have a step down transformer or change the motor out. Glenn
Glenn is absolutely right about that motor! I got a beautiful 99 for only $15 because it had the 240 motor and no one here would buy it -- it was in beautiful shape too because it hadn't been turned on in the states in 80 years! We just went to the local sewing repair shop, bought a 120 motor, hooked it up, and whaaala - she ran beautifully. Now she is a HC and that motor is on the 66-6 is saved!
Nancy