sewing machine on a generator?
10-31-2011, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Elisabethann
Thanks for the replies. We are in CT. We got 14 inches of snow. It is really wet snow and b/c most of the trees still have their leaves, we have Alot of trees down on power lines. I'm guessing it is going to be several days of no power :-)
10-31-2011, 10:34 AM
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We used to live in an area, that always had power failures, due to a very old transfer station. Hubby would turn on the generator, but it was strictly to keep the refrig and freezer on and one old tv. No computers! I refused to chance my sewing machine even though he would say it was ok. Its kind of iffy. Maybe some handwork at this time to keep withdrawal at bay!
10-31-2011, 11:18 AM
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I don't have a generator, but when I do have a power outage I revert back and use my Grandmother's treadle machine. She taught me to sew on it and willed it to me at her death. It is a challenge to see how long it takes me to into the rhythm of moving my feet to get the needle to work.
10-31-2011, 11:35 AM
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NO!!!!!!! don't use it on the generator the power is different then what you get from the power company and if you have a new electronic /computerized machine it will mess it up. It could burn up the circuits.
10-31-2011, 02:47 PM
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Back in the late 80's we had to live off a generator for 2-1/2 years while we were building a new house in California. I never tried my sewing machine, but it sure ruined our refrigerator, so if you have an expensive machine I wouldn't try it. This might be a good time to learn hand piecing or hand applique.
10-31-2011, 03:15 PM
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Yes, I have. My generator runs on LP gas, and we put it in with enough capacity to do the whole house. We have had outages that lasted 3-5 days at a time over the lasr few years to loose too much from the refrigerator and freezer everytime it goes out. Once was the dead of winter at below zero temperatures, and twice durinjg the hottest heat of summer!
The newer generators are safe to use, because they are connected to the electric box to supply power to all the fuses for the house.
Yes they have a regulator in the pipes between the LP tank and the generator. It monitors the flow. Here in Illinois your hookup has to pass the power company's inspection for safety before you use it.
Now the gasoline powered generators, I don't know about them.
The newer generators are safe to use, because they are connected to the electric box to supply power to all the fuses for the house.
Yes they have a regulator in the pipes between the LP tank and the generator. It monitors the flow. Here in Illinois your hookup has to pass the power company's inspection for safety before you use it.
Now the gasoline powered generators, I don't know about them.
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