RosaSharon

I know this is crazy, but I really worry about my sewing machine light burning out. (Pfaff Quilt Expressions 4.2 IDT)

There is more than one light, but they look to me that they are encased. I wonder if it is better to leave my sewing machine on all day, as I go back to it many times, or should I turn it off. There is a burst of electricity each time it is turned off and back on, same as the light bulbs in a home, so maybe leaving it on is easier on the whole mechanism.

Maybe I should just forget it, and turn it off when not in use. I worry that the light bulb will go out and I might have to take it to the repair shop for replacement. I have no room anywhere for an Ott light beside my sewing machine. Does anyone have experience with the LED encased lights on your sewing machine?

bearisgray

Good question. I don't know the answer - will be watching to see what it is.

Cari-in-Oly

I've been told that LEDs do not burn out. They are not like regular light bulbs. Both times I've had an issue with an LED light, it's been the power source not the LEDs themselves.

Cari

ManiacQuilter2

Interesting question. Off subject but do you have it hooked up to some surge protector?? Nothing can take out anything that runs on electricity than a power surge. I had it happened one time to my phone/answering machine. Think how much you paid for you DSM or LA. I only buy Belkin. They are the best.

RosaSharon

Thanks everyone! I completely forgot about the power surger. I told my DH and he said we have a new one in the garage. He will get it for me.

Tartan

Relax! They have dandy little light with bendable necks at IKEA or lights you can stick on if you don't want the cost of replacing your lights. There are even lights that clip on your glasses to light right where you are working.

RosaSharon

It's not the cost at all. It's the trip to the sewing machine shop from where I bought it. My DH has to take me, and I would have to leave my sewing machine there for around 10 days -- It's more about the inconvenience. I appreciate your ideas though, and I will sure get one of those I can stick on. Sounds good! Thanks.

Cheshirecatquilter

LEDs don't get hot and burn out the way regular, old fashioned light bulbs do. They also use a very tiny bit of electricity, .7 volts versus 120 volts for light bulbs, so it won't cost you much to leave them on.

RosaSharon

That sounds good Cari! I hope they won't burn out.

lynnie

led's take a lot of time to wear down. find something good to worry about, like your fabric shrinking. don't worry, be happy!!!