Singer model 15 - AJ?
03-25-2022, 07:11 PM
#31
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Originally Posted by robertjayp
... It’s so frustrating trying to find out all this info. ...
Next question is about WICKS. Are there supposed to be wicks in the grease cups. ...
Next question is about WICKS. Are there supposed to be wicks in the grease cups. ...
As mentioned previously
Originally Posted by OurWorkbench
... There is an excellent tutorial on rewiring a potted motor at http://vssmb.blogspot.com/2011/12/ho...rt-1-wire.html
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I'm fairly certain the wick you want is https://www.mcmaster.com/Felt/firm-felt-cords/ specifically the round 3/16" part number 8767K22.
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03-26-2022, 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by OurWorkbench
Ain't that the truth about the frustration.
As mentioned previously The specific link for the wicks is at http://vssmb.blogspot.com/2011/12/ho...r-part-10.html
I'm fairly certain the wick you want is https://www.mcmaster.com/Felt/firm-felt-cords/ specifically the round 3/16" part number 8767K22.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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As mentioned previously The specific link for the wicks is at http://vssmb.blogspot.com/2011/12/ho...r-part-10.html
I'm fairly certain the wick you want is https://www.mcmaster.com/Felt/firm-felt-cords/ specifically the round 3/16" part number 8767K22.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
Not affiliated with off-site link(s)
03-27-2022, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by robertjayp
Now I was debating on trying to ground the machine.... I'm still on the fence and not sure if anyones done that before, but it seems like a good idea.
03-27-2022, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by JoeJr
I have not yet read everything on the internet about vintage domestic machines (I'm still working on it), but I have not seen anything about grounding a machine. If you know enough about electricity, or know an electrician, maybe you can find out if it would be necessary or if there would be any benefits to doing so. The closest I've come to this is using a polarized plug on a 66 and making sure the light switch wire and motor switch wire (foot control) were connected to the black/hot wire on the plug. I have no idea if this accomplished anything, and I still do not leave plugged in any machine.
I thought adding a ground would add extra security but I ended up using a RCD adapter to plug into. I am debating changing to a 2 lead tho. It feels odd having the motor, light and controller connected to the machine but not sure if that even matters as it is still just an alternating current at the end of the day, even plugged into the adapter I don't think that makes a difference. Half thinking out loud here.
03-28-2022, 09:54 AM
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The lawyer in me is compelled to give a disclaimer: I am not an electrician nor do I play one on sewing machine forums; this post should not be considered electrical advice; for electrical advice you should consult a qualified electrician in your area.
The 66 had no plug on the machine, all the wire connections were in a housing under the motor. I could adapt this to a machine with a plug on the machine itself, I just haven't. My wiring is diagrammed in the picture (not sure if my electrical symbols are correct).
The 66 had no plug on the machine, all the wire connections were in a housing under the motor. I could adapt this to a machine with a plug on the machine itself, I just haven't. My wiring is diagrammed in the picture (not sure if my electrical symbols are correct).
03-28-2022, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeJr
The lawyer in me is compelled to give a disclaimer: I am not an electrician nor do I play one on sewing machine forums; this post should not be considered electrical advice; for electrical advice you should consult a qualified electrician in your area.
The 66 had no plug on the machine, all the wire connections were in a housing under the motor. I could adapt this to a machine with a plug on the machine itself, I just haven't. My wiring is diagrammed in the picture (not sure if my electrical symbols are correct).
The 66 had no plug on the machine, all the wire connections were in a housing under the motor. I could adapt this to a machine with a plug on the machine itself, I just haven't. My wiring is diagrammed in the picture (not sure if my electrical symbols are correct).
