Unplugging an iron
#65
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: California
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I also unplug but I do have a question. I sew at the kitchen table. I have an extension cord that runs under the table to the outlet. In front of the outlet is a cart. My machine and iron gets plugged into the extension cord when I iron or sew. When I am finished I unplug both the iron and the cord from the sewing machine and the extension cord, but the extension cord is still plug into the outlet. There is nothing sitting on the cord. Should I unplug the extension cord from the outlet? Even though nothing is plugged into the extension cord the cord in still plugged into the outlet. Thanks for any thoughts. BrendaK
Last edited by BrendaK; 12-13-2014 at 10:42 PM.
#66
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Central Wisconsin
Posts: 4,391
I have to think about this...I use surge protectors..expensive ones rated for high capacity, but.....
"I know that lightning can follow wires even if the switches are off"
....isn't this true of ANY electrical product...I don't unplug my fridge, my washer, my humidifier, my lamps...where lies the difference?
"I know that lightning can follow wires even if the switches are off"
....isn't this true of ANY electrical product...I don't unplug my fridge, my washer, my humidifier, my lamps...where lies the difference?
#67
Only because I don't want coal in my stocking from Santa Claus I will tell the truth. I turn my sewing machine off when I am not using it - I do not unplug it. I have my iron on the top of my sewing table. It turns off automatically - I do not unplug it. But, I do have a power strip and when I bring my machine out again after the holidays, please rest assured that I will use my foot and turn off the power strip. 99% of the time I do not keep my head on straight. My brain totally multi-tasks on its own and I have no control of it, unless I write things down to be sure to remember. I can also put a plastic label (from my label making machine) and paste it onto the sewing machine "HIT THE POWER STRIP"!!!!! Then I will be reminded. Thanks for reminding me, which reminds me, I have to iron a piece of batik I am giving my friend for Christmas. See, that's exactly what I am talking about - then I'll let the iron turn itself off and I'll be rolling peanut butter cookies five minutes later. I guess I should be grateful the old grey matter is still working, eh?
Have a great day!!! Edie
Have a great day!!! Edie
#69
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Maryland
Posts: 539
Thats really clever! I turn my cutting table light in befor I turn my iron on, then turn my iron off and unplug it before I turn the light off, but I might follow your suggestion too. The older I get, the more forgetful and preoccupied I get.
#70
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Ashtabula County, Ohio NE Corner
Posts: 377
WE took a Fire Safety Class several years ago ( free Dinner) and they Highly Recommend unplugging most every thing... especially Coffeemakers, Irons, other Kitchen appliances like Microwaves ( if you are going to be gone for more than 1 day, Hair Dryers and Curling Irons, most everything should be plugged into surge strips, and never leave extension Cords plugged in.. like a previous post- the power is still going through the cords... I unplug the Sewing machine if we are going away too. Be Safe, Better to take a few min. plugging everything back in...
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