Onebyone

Some may not know this but it's crucial info. Do not have your iron on the same electrical plug as your sewing machines. The iron is constantly going off and on. That may mess with the machine. The irons that don't have auto shut off still go on constantly to bring the iron up to selected temp. If you are sewing and the iron perks up to use power then your machine may have a drop in power, if the iron drops power then the machine could have a serge of power. Over time this could cause lots of damage to the machine.

ManiacQuilter2

I never have had my Bernina near my ironing board but what a great suggestion.

Dolphyngyrl

Myt iron and machine are in separate rooms usually so not an issue

leaha

Thanks very useful tip to know

Onebyone

Many may have a portable ironing station next to their machines. Especially at classes and workshops.

bearisgray

Useful to know.

Pennyhal

I have one machine on the same power strip as my iron. I thought that they were suppose to protect against surges. Usually my ironing board is across the room from my machine so that I get exercise walking over there.

rryder

Like Penny, My iron and PQ1500s and Featherweight sewing machines are all on the same surge protected power strip. I wonder if that makes a difference????? I live in an old house and the number of outlets I have access to is limited, so I really don't have a choice.

I do have the PC420PRW which is electronic/computerized machine on a separate outlet.....

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EasyPeezy

A power strip is not necessarily a surge protector. Make sure it says so on the box.
Surge protectors are more expensive but worth it.

Onebyone

A power strip needs to be plugged into a surge protector. And most plug in surge protectors won't work after so many surges occur. You never know how many surges low or high comes through the circuit. I change my surge protectors every year for my machines. I have my power strips plugged into the surge protectors in my sewing room. I have a surge protector in my travel tote when taking my machine to classes.