Elisabethann

We are without power, again, and will be for days. We have a generator. Anyone use their machine off their generator ?

Carrie Jo

did you get that much snow and ice? what state are you in?

sewNso

i gather you are in the new england area. heard 26 inches of snow in some areas, 17 in, 20 inc on the news this morning. so sorry, so soon. but heard it was suppose to be gone by halloween? hope so.

Crqltr

I don't think I would chance it if it were me. They have to many power surges...at least ours does.

mommamac

He does:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zjZxVfOIPA LOL


I would think it would depend on the size of generator & what else it is supporting.

If you do go that route be sure to have generator outside for proper ventilation!!! Having it in a garage is not good enough - there were some deaths due fumes here in Maine last summer. :cry:

Sadiemae

When we used to go camping, we used the generator to run electricity to the trailer and then I used in the machine in the trailer. I don't know about running it straight from the generator. I would definitely use a surge protector power strip.

MissSandra

Oh what a great question although i'm going to get my treadle in the shop next month but with this weather its a great question to know an answer to

Mona Lisa 2011

that is why I have a treadle on stand by.............

BellaBoo

A gas powered generator used for home use, the power is not regulated. Your machine can get too much power and burn it out. Never hook one to one of the newer tvs. If an extension cord is plugged into the generator to the item, it is not regulated.

Tartan

If it is an inexpensive machine connected to a power bar, I would go for it before cabin fever sets in. I would only use it though if the major appliances were already taken care of. Would I chance a $$$$$$$Bernina? NO!