amcatanzaro

I usually plug it into a power strip and try it that way. That's pretty much not the recommended way to do it though.

I eyeballed the wires on my 201 two or three times before they simply crumbled. Wiring isn't my strong point, I usually have outside help. I am getting better at telling what is bad news and what's ok.

Mrs. SewNSew

I also plug into a power strip to try it. I check over the cords for any cracks in the insulation but is that all I should be doing? Have you plugged in the new green 15 and tested it yet?

I don't want to highjack your thread. I guess I need to search out wiring threads!

amcatanzaro

Hijack away!

The wiring that fell apart on my 201-2 was the stuff in the cord plug in area on the machine itself. The connections just went. Hopefully somebody better with wiring chimes in. Certainly do a search. I used a lot of information from Rain's blog and some from Tammi's.

I'm going to clean it up a bit more before I test it just because it was jammed before. I'm getting more patience with these after I had so many problems with the 201. Some of those problems I made myself.

Mrs. SewNSew

Thank you. You are very kind. I have studied and studied Rain's blog about the potted motor re-wire. I reading through what he has to offer about wiring too. Who is Tammi?

amcatanzaro

ArchaicArcane is Tammi.
I had a lot of help from just about everyone here. Just ask! Someone is sure to know and be glad to help.


We're enablers after all.

Mrs. SewNSew

Thank you! I just found her blog site and bookmarked it! I have so much to learn!

lovelyl

Wow! Congrats!

Mariposa

Congrats! I like watching your progress. I have one of these and it needs cleaned yet.

ThayerRags

I’ve been keeping my eye out for a Singer 15-125, but have yet to see one in my area. There’s something that I like about the green machines. Congratulations.

CD in Oklahoma

Cogito

CD, there is a nice one in KC, MO.....May be too far a drive for you. I bet you could negotiate price though because it's been listed for almost a month.

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/atq/4388798241.html