Originally Posted by
Letty
Hi I just wish I could buy one of those irons that switch off after a time. So often when I go back into my sewing room the next day , oh dear the iron is still on. !!!
I have everything (sewing machine, Ott light, iron, fan) plugged into a power strip. When I take a break from sewing, even if it is just a short one, I unplug the power strip from the wall. That way, I know everything is turned off. My sewing machine repairman told me years ago to always unplug my machine even if it was plugged into a power strip with a surge protector, because electricity is a funny thing and can do some crazy things.
P.S. That is why you should always unplug your computer, refrigerator, TV, microwave, etc. during a thunderstorm.