Question on these fancy computerized machines
08-03-2011, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by amma
As expensive as some of these machines are, I would unplug the surge protector/machine when the machine is not in use and during storms.
Your insurance may not cover this loss, some higher end items like this need to be insured separately to be covered for electrical storms,fire,etc... :wink: :D:D:D
Your insurance may not cover this loss, some higher end items like this need to be insured separately to be covered for electrical storms,fire,etc... :wink: :D:D:D
08-03-2011, 08:15 AM
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I know I always pull the plug on my laptop when a storm hits and run on battery until it passes. I do always unplug my sewing machine when I'm done using it. We have a lot of pop-up t-storms in the summer. I guess I'll just have to keep a good supply of things to rotary cut when we have a storm. :lol:
08-03-2011, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by sparkys_mom
I know I always pull the plug on my laptop when a storm hits and run on battery until it passes. I do always unplug my sewing machine when I'm done using it. We have a lot of pop-up t-storms in the summer. I guess I'll just have to keep a good supply of things to rotary cut when we have a storm. :lol:
08-03-2011, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Katy
Originally Posted by sparkys_mom
I know I always pull the plug on my laptop when a storm hits and run on battery until it passes. I do always unplug my sewing machine when I'm done using it. We have a lot of pop-up t-storms in the summer. I guess I'll just have to keep a good supply of things to rotary cut when we have a storm. :lol:
08-03-2011, 12:07 PM
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If you have a local radio shack visit them for a high end surge protector. I paid $79 eahc for several about 3 years ago and it covers upto $50,000 towards damaged products. About a year later we have a bad surge. Lightning even rattled our windows and such. Protector on meter saved a/c and major things but surge still fried the flat screen and dvd. I had to send the power strip back for inspection but then was told I could replace with same TV, DVR and sent in receipts for repayment. In the lightning state you can't get enough help.
08-03-2011, 12:11 PM
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If you're going to spend thousands of dollars on a sewing machine, why wouldn't you do everything possible to protect that sewing machine? I absolutely unplug my sewing machine when a storm comes around. So what that it's an inconvenience, I know for sure my machine won't get fried in a storm!
08-04-2011, 02:20 AM
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I unplug my sewing machines, as well as any electronics I am not using including my computers nightly even if no storms. Had a supposed clear night not to long ago that turned into a nasty Thunderstorm at 1 am!
Lost power on that storm.
Lost power on that storm.
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