Extension cord for iron
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Extension cord for iron
I feel more comfortable when my iron is unplugged when I am away from the area.
My DH fastened an outlet strip to the wall so that it is about 30 inches above the floor so I can easily reach the outlets.
Before, I had to crawl under the ironing board to reach the outlet that was the "standard" twelve inches or so above the floor.
I would have been happier if he would have bought a strip that has the red light when the power is "on" - but it's a major improvement from what I had.
Now it is just an "easy reach" to plug in or unplug the iron. :-)
My DH fastened an outlet strip to the wall so that it is about 30 inches above the floor so I can easily reach the outlets.
Before, I had to crawl under the ironing board to reach the outlet that was the "standard" twelve inches or so above the floor.
I would have been happier if he would have bought a strip that has the red light when the power is "on" - but it's a major improvement from what I had.
Now it is just an "easy reach" to plug in or unplug the iron. :-)
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Hmmmm you mention the extension cord with outlets 30 inches above the floor ... that has me thinking about my small ironing station... I will definitely raise the extension to the top shelf on the left hand. Thanks for the idea!
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I have all my power strips mounted on the walls. It makes it so much easier to plug and unplug my machines. I have a stand alone OttLite by my ironing board. I have a power strip on the wall that has the iron and OttLite plugged into it. I use the switch on the power strip to turn both the iron and the light on and off. That way, if the light is on I know the iron is on. I can easily tell if I've remembered to turn them both off by glancing at them.
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Yes! Power strip with light mounted on wall is what I use too. The large surge protector sits right on the sewing table. No climbing under the table.
Cash's Mom, Thanks for the mention of a light by the ironing board. I have a little space for a floor lamp. Great idea!
Cash's Mom, Thanks for the mention of a light by the ironing board. I have a little space for a floor lamp. Great idea!
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When I had my 'sewing room' (which I've outgrown) added onto my house I had all the outlets put about 30 inches up from the floor; so cabinets can be put in and not covering up outlets. It's been great. A hint for those adding on or remodeling for a sewing room.
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