Do you use a Serge Protector on your machine?
06-06-2014, 03:49 PM
#61
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Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn
Yep, I use one on my machine. I also have one that I have a floor lamp and my iron plugged in to it. This one is located by the entrance to my area. I switch it off when I am leaving the room so I know my iron is off. If the lamp is on, the iron is on. Keeps me from forgetting to turn off my iron when I leave my room.
06-06-2014, 04:19 PM
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I was told by my electrician that if you have a modern electric panel with circuit breakers that they ARE your surge protectors? I believed him..hope he was right! Any electricians on here to ask????
06-06-2014, 05:34 PM
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When I purchased my Janome last summer, my dealer emphasized a serge protector. A new one. I didn't understand that a surge protector "reduces protection the longer it is used." I also unplug the machine after each use.
I did not know to turn the unplugged source away from the power strip.
I did not know to turn the unplugged source away from the power strip.
06-06-2014, 06:16 PM
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I'm one of those people who have everything in the sewing room plugged into a surge protector - even my ipod and speakers. I make sure that all of them are off before I leave the room - that way I will never accidentally leave the iron or anything else on.
06-06-2014, 06:22 PM
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I definitely use a surge protector... we live in Maine and lose our power often during the winter and couldn't forgive myself if I let my Janome suffer a major overload. Since most modern machines are computerized... I think it's no different than your PC or printer.
06-06-2014, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by luvTooQuilt
EVERYTHING in my sewing room is plugged into a surge protector .......Even my Iron... !!!
Why take a chance, id rather be sewing than having to hunt for another good iron i love.. lol..
Why take a chance, id rather be sewing than having to hunt for another good iron i love.. lol..
06-06-2014, 06:54 PM
#68
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I use surge protectors on all electronics. I don't know much about them but know that you want lots of "jules" I believe it is called as they give real protection. That's what the computer people have told me. I'd be so upset if I lost my machines due to surge.
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