Originally Posted by canuckninepatch
The power bar I use for my sewing machine, iron, Ott light, etc. has a toggle on/off switch, so I don't have to unplug. When I go in to sew I toggle "on". When I go down for lunch, or am done for the day, I toggle "off". Works for me! C9P
You're setting your things up to be hit by a power surge. Turning them off doesn't protect them, because they are still plugged in. They need a surge protecter OR they should be UNplugged.