Do you have your machine plugged into a surge protector?
#42
Surge protectors are a must, but nothing will protect your machine in a direct lightning strike except being unplugged! We had a direct lightning strike that actually melted the wires and stuff inside our expensive business phone. The repair tech said he had never seen anything like it and was unable to repair it.
I use surge protectors, but unplug everything valuable during a thunderstorm!
I use surge protectors, but unplug everything valuable during a thunderstorm!
#43
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: South East Michigan...at the bottom of the thumb!
Posts: 730
Yes mine are on surge protectors, but I just realized my new Epic is plugged into a cheapie....I am going to put it on the good one soon as I am done here. My Christmas present to her...and me!!!! Thanks for this post!
#45
I have a good quality one on my sewing machine. It's actually worth more than the laptop I use everyday for my work. I've had to replace it once due to a storm that happened when I wasn't home. My sewing machine was totally fine.
#50
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Kentucky live in WV
Posts: 8,482
My machine is plugged into a surge protector. I unplug the machine and never leave it plugged in. It does not have to be an electrical storm; it does not have to be a full outage that can be harmful to a computer or sewing machine. My dealer strongly warned me.
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