Do you have your machine plugged into a surge protector?
#51
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Kenai, Alaska
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I use an APC back-up which acts as a surge protector plus gives a backup of so much time in which to turn off the computer. I do shut it and the computer down every night. I forget what it cost but it is not as cheap as a surge protector. I have 3 of them. 1 for the computers and 2 for 2 different sewing machines.
#52
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Central Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
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I don't have a surge protector for my sewing machine but was curious as to how many of you have one & what kind do you use? In stormy weather I always unplug my machine and also my computer but think I need a "good" protector since my machine is computerized. All advice would be appreciated.
#55
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Northern, Utah
Posts: 973
I have the surge protector and for my expensive embroidery machine I was told to get a battery back up. I was told that not only surges, but variations and lower voltage can damage the machine. I picked up an inexpensive one at Best Buy for 50 and haven had any problems since.
#57
My machine is computerized, so I have it plugged into a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply). It is a surge protector as well. In case of a power outage, my machine will stay on for 20 minutes allowing me time to shut it down properly.
#58
We have a whole house protector installed by the electric company. We pay $5.95 a month for this. Because we had this installed, they gave us several plug-in surge protectors, and we purchased a few more from them. If anything happens to appliances plugged into them because of a surge, the power company pays, not us.
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