Yes, I know. I am afraid of electricity. I think I will get it out, sew a few stitches to see if I like it and if I do, order a new foot pedal. The 15 clone that I have been piecing with seems stiff and I always have to turn the handwheel to start it, so I'm looking for a replacement. I have a Universal that has been rewired, but it's a left homing machine and I'm not sure how it do piecing.