purplefiend

GroovyEyeDesigns,
Your 201K is gorgeous!! I love the 2 tone color scheme. My 201K is a 1936 and is black. It was a hand crank when I bought it, I like it better as a treadle; my grandkids use it with the hand crank.
Sharon W. in Texas

SewExtremeSeams

Wow, I have never seen a mocha one. Beautiful.

GroovyEyeDesigns

I'm looking forward to sewing with it! My projects are piling up.

I'm just slightly concerned about the plug situation. Do you guys think a standard universal plug adapter will be safe to use with it to convert the UK plug to US? The wiring is apparently in flawless condition. I noticed another thread about grounding machines, and it had me startled a little. Everyone think it'll be safe to run? I'm a little paranoid now with my 1 year old.

grant15clone

You need to first look at the motor to find out if it is 220 volts or 110 volts. You cannot run it without a converter if it is 220 volts.
That being said, yes, you can get a 110 volt replacement plug from a hardware store to replace the old one. Get a good one though. The cheap ones are not very good, or all that safe.
~G~

GroovyEyeDesigns

It appears to be 230-250 Volts.
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grant15clone

Yes it does. You can get a power converter for it. They sell them at Target, Walmart, etc.
~G~

ArchaicArcane

You can also change the motor on it. A 110 one is usually available on eBay and such and not terribly expensive. Make sure the wiring is in good condition and properly terminated and you should be fine.

GroovyEyeDesigns

Would you mind posting a link to what I might need? I'm no electrician.

GroovyEyeDesigns

I saw a model made in Australia... a 201P I believe, and it said right on the motor, which seems to be the same as the 201K, "Do not earth. Double insulated."

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Wonder if that also applies to the 201K?

GroovyEyeDesigns

Never mind. I did a bit of research and see what you mean. What's a good brand converter to buy?