we have to use inverter, so this is limiting my embroidery time, I am terrify to use my emb. machine with the inverter and mess it up, the machine of course, I need advice from someone that knows about this Is it safe to use my emb. machine with the inverter? Has someone of you using it, I know that this questions was already posted about three monts ago but there was not a clear response. I need a response for an experience person. Thank you!

Mary, I sure hope that you can find a solution. What frustration to finally have the time to do what you want but not be able to do it. Keep us informed.

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by mary51 21 Sep 2010

Now I have all the time to do what I like, but the utility here is very bad.

I forgot to add that moonlight or street lighting helps this type of solar power. If you are interested in this,it should be able to watched over the internet if your broad band is a fast one ( ABC iview).ABC Inventors is Australian show

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by killiecrankie 18 Sep 2010

Corrections; program name is The New Inventors its web address is
www.abc.net.au/tv/newinventors.
Sorry I forgot the Inventors was about 30yrs ago

YOU NEED TO BUY A WHOLE HOUSE GENERATER THAT RUNS ON GASOLNE OR PROPANE. IF THIS IS AN EVERYDAY PROBLEM, THAT MIGHT BE THE BEST WAY TO GO. HUGS

Maybe you should investigate having solar power or wind turbines. Many people produce their own electricity this way but the set upcosts could be expensive.The other night a professor from Newcastle uni(Aussie)was demonstrating new solar cells made from some type of plastic as well as a paint which was painted on the roof just like normal paint ,all which produced power like the solar cells that are available now. He thought they would be available in a few years. Electricity providers may well go broke if this technology takes off

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by rwalden 17 Sep 2010

This is interesting.

by mary51 17 Sep 2010

Wow! a paint that produces electricity? that is wonderful!. We have seen solar power but it is too expensive it will cost us around 32,000 Dollars to add it to our home, we can not afford it.

Another option would be to contact an electrician or your electric supplier (company). There has got to be a solution to your problem so you don't ruin your sewing machine and other electric appliances in your home.

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by mary51 16 Sep 2010

I did and there are different opinions, i am very puzzled I do not know who should I believe! Thank you.

by capoodle 16 Sep 2010

Here in the States they make a surge protector for the whole circuit breaker that helps with the different voltage peeks. Wish my Dad was still living as he was an electrical engineer and he helped me wire our whole house.

by mary51 17 Sep 2010

I have surge protectors for all my electric appliances, my last trip to USa I bought more just incase.

Your best bet would be to both email the manufacturer of both the inverter and your sewing machine for advice. Most sewing machines are sold internationally, so they should have an idea of what answer you are looking for. Also see if there is a sewing machine retailer in the vicinity, and speak with them. They may carry the brand of machine you use, and can give you insight on this.

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by mary51 16 Sep 2010

It never passed through my mind about this Thank you, I will E mail to both, this is a good idea.

Mary, is your electricity 220 volt there or 110? Do you use an adapter on your machine? When I lived in Europe I had to get the adapter for some of my appliances, including my sewing machine. I will say it does slow the motor down. This was way back in the early 1970's. I would hope they have improved since then, but I don't know that for sure. Can you take it to someone to get it converted to the volts it needs to be? I hope someone here can help you more than I have. :)

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by mary51 16 Sep 2010

It is 110 and yes I have adapters in all my eletric appliances, thank you.