Unplugging an iron
#72
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Endless Mountains
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Our electric service is terrible. We lose power at least once every couple days and have a lot of power surges. I noticed the more surges we have the quicker light bulbs burn out. We installed a whole house surge protector but I still unplug most things when they aren't in use.
ETA: Besides, it gives me a little extra excercise to bend down to unplug them and I can use the little extra...
ETA: Besides, it gives me a little extra excercise to bend down to unplug them and I can use the little extra...
Last edited by dog mama; 12-14-2014 at 05:01 AM.
#74
I have an auto shut off iron which I really like. I know a lot don't like them. I am always afraid I will forget to turn the iron off and unplug it when I am finished for the day. I don't necessarily get time to sew every day so if I would forget to unplug and turn it off it could be on for days. Also my sewing room is next to my DS bedroom and I have taught him to look in there as he goes past it. WHen it is dark it is really easy to see the red flashing light. It just makes me feel safer. I also installed a smoke detector in there just for safety.
#76
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Central Wisconsin
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And BrendaK, there is no power going through an extension cord that has nothing plugged into it; anymore than there is power going through the outlet that it is plugged into. The two wires inside have to touch to make the power flow. So, don't worry about an extension cord that has nothing in it. The only danger would be if a child picked up the end and put it in his mouth. So if you have small children (or animals that chew) this may be something to think about.
Last edited by maviskw; 12-14-2014 at 06:35 AM.
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Join Date: Nov 2010
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My rule of thumb is to unplug everything I value, everything that is important to me, expensive and that I could not afford to replace. Most of the fire hazard items are electronics. I do unplug everything but the refrigerator, washer and dryer. Those items are not fun, hobby, joyous things. I can send laundry out and eat out. LOL.
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