Do you use a Serge Protector on your machine?
 

I have always used surge protectors on my computers. But for some reason it never occurred to me to use one on my Juki that costs as much as the computers! As a huge thunderstorm with lots of lightening is rolling through my area this morning and I am unplugging expensive electronics, I wonder if I am the only one to overlook protecting my machine with a surge protector?

I use on with my Featherweight to protect it, also because everything is older...so I figure the more precautions the better. My 70's Kenmore, I'm not as concerned about so I haven't bothered to move the surge protector around haha.

I'm no electrician, so I can't comment on how worthwhile using one is but I'd say if you have one lying around, go for it.

EVERYTHING in my sewing room is plugged into a surge protector .......Even my Iron... !!!
Why take a chance, id rather be sewing than having to hunt for another good iron i love.. lol..

Yep, I use one on my machine. I also have one that I have a floor lamp and my iron plugged in to it. This one is located by the entrance to my area. I switch it off when I am leaving the room so I know my iron is off. If the lamp is on, the iron is on. Keeps me from forgetting to turn off my iron when I leave my room.

Absolutely. Today's sewing machines are very expensive. I want that investment protected.

Oh yes, for sure. I have a computerized Bernina and don't want to have to replace it. However, I use it for other machines. If I know a thunderstorm is moving through, we unplug everything, including surge protectors.

That's it. I'm buying a couple on the way home from work today. One for my Janome 6600 and one for the new Baby Lock Tiara that's coming next week. That's for the suggestion.

I have had surge protectors on my machines since I got my computerized machine. My machine is a lot more expensive than my computer. I have gotten into the habit of unplugging that machine when not in use, you never know when lightening will show up in the area.

Oh yes I certainly do!

Oh yeah. Though for my sewing machines and iron I have the smaller insured type sergers. I take one even for sew-ins or retreats.

We do on the TV setup. Computers are all lap tops. Do NOT plug in in bad weather. I only plug in my sewing machine when in use. Unplug as soon as I'm done. Do NOT use in bad weather. I'm sure, a surge protector can't hurt though.

YES!!! My machine is worth more than all our computers combined. It is always plugged into a serve protector.

my iron and daylight lamp are also plugged into surge protectors.
What is not and should be is the refrigerator.
We almost never get electrical storms here though.

i have surge protectors on all my expensive equipment

YES! My machine costs 3x what my TV did, it needs to be protected.

That said, I usually unplug it entirely if there is a storm (or sometimes during the week when I know I can't sew.)

Yep we use them for all our electronics. Makes the rush before a bad storm a little easier to pull one plug for multiple items than to pull many. I also use it as an on/off in addition to the switches on various machines when I'm out of the room (plus I unplug the iron).

Years back we did lose a bunch of electronics to a lightning strike, though this was before I started quilting so fortunately no machines lost.

Cheers, K

Oh yes, on EVERYTHING electronic: TV, DVD, VCR, Bernina, Rowenta, computer, cordless phone. I lived in an area that was unincorporated and boy did we have lots of electrical outages. My neighbor and I both lost our phones with answer machine because they both got fried when the power was restored once.

My sewing machine is left unplugged unless I'm using it. When I do plug it in, I plug it into a surge protector.

YES ! Its a small investment to protect my machine. Just the insurance hassle alone to replace in the event of a surge .. makes it a no brainer for me.

Yes, I have a surge protector on it but I also unplug it if there's going to be a big storm coming thru. I figure the protector can handle the little bumps but not a major one.

Yes for all electronic things including the sewing machine. We lost a TV once when we had a power surge before we used surge protectors. Thankfully that's before we had computers, and I always unplugged my sewing machine back then.

I Do use serge protectors for all of my electronic devices/machines. Guarantees and warranties seldom cover damage from power outage problems so spending those few dollars can save you thousands later... Better safe than sorry

We have a whole house surge protector on our meter. Pay a little extra for it every month and hopefully it will actually pay for a loss if we ever have one. Actually, I hope that we never have to test it. It's supposed to cover everything in the house...supposed to.

Definitely on my computerized sewing machine but no other appliances in the sewing room. On my computer, I have a battery-back up surge protector. Actually, all of the appliances in the office are on some form of surge protector. Main TV and a couple of other odds and ends only because the surge protector was about the right length and handier than a regular extension cord.

I use a surge protector because our wiring is so old (50s). I know a lot of people with newer homes who use surge protectors though!

Yes, absolutely! However, I have the kind of surge protector that has the battery backup..so if I am sewing and we have a blackout or a brownout, which both of those are fairly frequent where I live, even when there are no storms in our area. The battery backup will continue to power whatever device is plugged into it without interuption during a power outage for about 20 minutes, so that give me enough time to finish up a seam or whatever and turn the machine off and unplug it. I don't think that a regular surge protector is enough because with a computerized machine, if power is cut off while in the middle of sewing, that's not ideal for the computer in the machine.

Absolutely on my computerized Bernina. It cost more than my computer and I want to protect it.

I have 3 surge protectors in my sewing room. When lightning is near, I unplug my Bernina. I guess I don't trust even a surge protector with my Bernina. Everything else, I can replace if the surge protector fails.

I have a surge protector for my Elna 740 and a UPS (uninterrupted power supply) which also has surge protection for my long arm. That way, if the power fluctuates or goes out while it's running, it has battery power which kicks in and keeps it going until I can safely shut it down. It was recommended by the manufacturer.

YES YES YES! I have them on everything. I had to repair my #1Plus Viking with a new motherboard after lightning got it. I never want that to happen again.

I do use a surge protector now, after my Pfaff quit working, but don't know why. Cost to repair, about $450.00. He also said to make sure to have a battery backup. Lesson learned!

I also have a Battery Backup UPS with surge protection for both my Husq. Ruby embroidery machine and also my APQS Longarm. Recommended from dealers. From what I understand not having when thunderstorms happen the blinking or shutting off of electricity is not good for the internal computer boards.

When unplugging your machine be sure to point the plug AWAY from your machine. I use a uninterrupted power supply on my machine -- I can actually sew for 1/2 hour after the power goes out. It gives me the time to shut the machine off and unplug it if I need to.

I most certainly do use a serge protector. And when I am not using my machine, it is unplugged at the machine.

By all means...

I have the kind that come with insurance. My machine is a Hugh investment that I could not afford now since we are retired.

I plug mine into a surge protector, but, when I am done sewing for the day I put the needle down, the pressure foot down and unplug my machine. I had read on here at one time that you can never be 100% sure that it will always off. So I asked my Son the electrician about it. He to said that if there should be a lightening strike, that it could still ruin my machine although I had the surge protector plugged in.
FYI: I also try to always remember to unplug my iron at the end of the day. I read on here that someone had an iron fire before. Although it probably will never happen why take the chance. That's my motto!!!

Absolutely!

I usually 'try' to remember to unplug my machines and most other appliances. I had a serviceman out once for my frig and he said the computer board on my oven would be around $1000 to replace if it was ever to be affected by lightening. We try to remember to flip the switch if we are expecting a bad strom. (just an fyi)

I have everything in my sewing room plugged into surge protector. My machines are plugged into a battery backup with a surge protector. I also unplug my machines & iron when they will not be in use for a period of time.

This is what I do too. Even though my iron has an auto off I don't like it plugged in when I'm not in the room. A quick flick of the switch on the surge protector turns off two lights I use for sewing and the iron and it's easy to see at a distance if things are on. In Florida we have a lot of lightening strikes and so surge protectors are on many things in the house.