Good luck to you...and to CL&P! :lol: CT tops the list for outages, well over half a million people. I think we fared better (NH) because more of the leaves have dropped already...good thing too, cuz we got more snow. :roll: If your machine is computerized, I'd pass on the generator.

I have used an older machine... not computerized with no problems. I wouldn't even try the new ones on one!

I do when we are camping.

yes I have a few times at camp and when our power at home was out. :thumbup:

We used to live in an area, that always had power failures, due to a very old transfer station. Hubby would turn on the generator, but it was strictly to keep the refrig and freezer on and one old tv. No computers! I refused to chance my sewing machine even though he would say it was ok. Its kind of iffy. Maybe some handwork at this time to keep withdrawal at bay!

I don't have a generator, but when I do have a power outage I revert back and use my Grandmother's treadle machine. She taught me to sew on it and willed it to me at her death. It is a challenge to see how long it takes me to into the rhythm of moving my feet to get the needle to work.

NO!!!!!!! don't use it on the generator the power is different then what you get from the power company and if you have a new electronic /computerized machine it will mess it up. It could burn up the circuits.

sounds like a good time to cut and organize or some other task. Depending on what is running etc you may damage your machine- is it really worht risking a major repair or complete destrution

Back in the late 80's we had to live off a generator for 2-1/2 years while we were building a new house in California. I never tried my sewing machine, but it sure ruined our refrigerator, so if you have an expensive machine I wouldn't try it. This might be a good time to learn hand piecing or hand applique.

Yes, I have. My generator runs on LP gas, and we put it in with enough capacity to do the whole house. We have had outages that lasted 3-5 days at a time over the lasr few years to loose too much from the refrigerator and freezer everytime it goes out. Once was the dead of winter at below zero temperatures, and twice durinjg the hottest heat of summer!
The newer generators are safe to use, because they are connected to the electric box to supply power to all the fuses for the house.
Yes they have a regulator in the pipes between the LP tank and the generator. It monitors the flow. Here in Illinois your hookup has to pass the power company's inspection for safety before you use it.
Now the gasoline powered generators, I don't know about them.