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As we all know what is old is new again and that the Vintage machines are really catching on. But before you plug one in and try her out be sure to have it inspected by someone that knows about electrics.
I service a lot of vintage machines both treadle and electric but I had one hand me my lunch today! I had rewired the machine and had it running but there was a slight crack in the porcelain of the rheostat that I somehow missed and when I hit the gas it blew out a flame 12" long and knocked the living stew out of me. If it were not for the breaker tripping I would have been toast! 110v will not let you go!! Thankfully I rewired my entire house when I restored it and I put in all commercial grade everything. So word to the wise make sure everything is checked out before plugging it in and hitting the gas!! Billy |
Whoa Nellie! Thanks for the warning!
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Glad that you didn't end up toasted!!!!
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Yeah I am to and the thing is I went over everything with a fine tooth comb and still missed it. But in its defense it was a foot control that was 90 something years old so when your dealing with turn of the century electrical you have to take that into consideration.
But now that it is over with it was kinda funny....... Billy |
:shock: I am glad to hear that you are okay!
Thank you for reminding us about this :D:D:D |
Oy! Glad you are okay and thanks for the alert!!
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Yeah I am to and the thing is I went over everything with a fine tooth comb and still missed it. But in its defense it was a foot control that was 90 something years old so when your dealing with turn of the century electrical you have to take that into consideration.
But now that it is over with it was kinda funny....... Billy |
WOW!! You are lucky!!!
Glad you are OK!! |
Glad you are ok and your house. That is why I love tossing my external motors and using the treadles instead. Happy treadling!
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Wow! I'm glad you are OK!
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