PLEASE PLEASE READ!!!
#1
I've just had a house fire because of a stupid $2 extension cord. I had 2 things plugged into it that were not in use and it fried. I probably have close to $100k in damages because of this.
Please, please, please, go around your homes and get rid of those cords and replace either with strips or 3 prong cords. You really don't want what has transpired happening, this is not fun at all. I've lost both of my machines in this, tons of my notions and fabrics. Some I can't even find! Disintegrated!!! All my projects, gone! Pressies, gone!
We lucked out that we were home when it happened or I would not have a house. That is not worth a $2 item on any budget.
Please keep yourself and your families safe!!!! Especially with the holidays coming, everyone uses those cords. Don't! Please.
Please, please, please, go around your homes and get rid of those cords and replace either with strips or 3 prong cords. You really don't want what has transpired happening, this is not fun at all. I've lost both of my machines in this, tons of my notions and fabrics. Some I can't even find! Disintegrated!!! All my projects, gone! Pressies, gone!
We lucked out that we were home when it happened or I would not have a house. That is not worth a $2 item on any budget.
Please keep yourself and your families safe!!!! Especially with the holidays coming, everyone uses those cords. Don't! Please.
#3
I am so sorry to hear about this. My husband is a volunteer fire fighter so everything we have a heavy duty extensions or power strips.
Glad that no one was hurt but what a heart ache. Hugs and prayers to you.
Glad that no one was hurt but what a heart ache. Hugs and prayers to you.
#4
My home burned up in 2003 due to a short in the inner wall wiring. MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES!
It's horrible ordeal, and what my insurance company put me through (I had to sue them) was almost worse then the fire.
We had no loss of life...even got the hamster out.. so we felt blessed. We lost a LOT, but not everything.
I will take your advice and go check the house... I think we have everything on power strips...but I'll make sure. We always change the batteries in our 7 smoke detectors annually too.
((((((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))))))))))
It's horrible ordeal, and what my insurance company put me through (I had to sue them) was almost worse then the fire.
We had no loss of life...even got the hamster out.. so we felt blessed. We lost a LOT, but not everything.
I will take your advice and go check the house... I think we have everything on power strips...but I'll make sure. We always change the batteries in our 7 smoke detectors annually too.
((((((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))))))))))
#9
Oh my....soooo Sorry to hear about your loss...but so thankful that you, your family AND the hamster are ok. Thanks for the heads up. I will be checking my cords through the house now too.
I will also keep a good thought about dealing with your insuruance company. Let me know when you are ready, and I will help you restock your stash ! I am very serious. I have so much, and would love nothing more than to share some with a fellow QB member that may need some. I can even send it now if you are ready. PM me when you are ready and what you may like, and I will send you a box.
Wishing you the best, and glad you and family are safe!
Pegg
I will also keep a good thought about dealing with your insuruance company. Let me know when you are ready, and I will help you restock your stash ! I am very serious. I have so much, and would love nothing more than to share some with a fellow QB member that may need some. I can even send it now if you are ready. PM me when you are ready and what you may like, and I will send you a box.
Wishing you the best, and glad you and family are safe!
Pegg
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