electrical sewing machines
Have read the electrical list ofwhat works in us but does anyone know if sewing machines work from uk to usa ?is it worth bringing it ? thanx
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Re: electrical sewing machines
Originally Posted by sue rae
(Post 9532475)
Have read the electrical list ofwhat works in us but does anyone know if sewing machines work from uk to usa ?is it worth bringing it ? thanx
It will work but you will need a transformer as the voltage is different. |
Re: electrical sewing machines
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
(Post 9532957)
Small electrical items are as cheap as chips over here. Unless you have a top of the range, super, duper model that you can't bare to part with...sell it. Take a look at the Sears website...it will give you an idea of prices.
It will work but you will need a transformer as the voltage is different. Thanx for that ! would sell it if it couldnt work .but its brand new so tempted to put it with stuff to ship :) |
Re: electrical sewing machines
Originally Posted by sue rae
(Post 9532475)
Have read the electrical list ofwhat works in us but does anyone know if sewing machines work from uk to usa ?is it worth bringing it ? thanx
That said, there is a general rule that items that heat or have heavy duty motors do not travel well. Same for motors that use the cycle to time things [e.g. 50 hz v 60 hz]. |
Re: electrical sewing machines
If it's a brand that is not sold in the US you may have difficulty finding service providers and parts.
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Re: electrical sewing machines
Since sewing machines use detachable power adapter cords (like computers) you may be able to get a US adapter from the manufacturer (if it is a brand sold here). For example, a certain Singer cord is only $18.95 at amazon.com.
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Re: electrical sewing machines
If the power supply is duel voltage, it'll work fine, if the model isn't sold here, finding parts might be tough/expensive.
If it ain't duel voltage, sell it. They are still cheaper here. |
Re: electrical sewing machines
Originally Posted by Bob
(Post 9533392)
If the power supply is duel voltage, it'll work fine, if the model isn't sold here, finding parts might be tough/expensive.
If it ain't duel voltage, sell it. They are still cheaper here. Thanx for all the comments ! will get the machine out of its box to look at voltage and whether its dual etc !Never been out of its box in 8 yrs lol! but just one of those "things" that I might miss :) |
Re: electrical sewing machines
If it's eight years old you'll be better off getting a new one, they're pretty inexpensive and after eight years in a box yours might need a lot of maintenance and/or parts replaced.
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Re: electrical sewing machines
Originally Posted by sue rae
(Post 9533464)
Thanx for all the comments ! will get the machine out of its box to look at voltage and whether its dual etc !Never been out of its box in 8 yrs lol! but just one of those "things" that I might miss :)
I left mine in the UK and bought one for less than $100 in Sears. |
Re: electrical sewing machines
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
(Post 9533476)
I doubt very much if a sewing machine would be dual voltage...it's not exactly the sort of thing you take with you when travelling.
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Re: electrical sewing machines
Originally Posted by Anian
(Post 9533532)
Makes it easier on the manufacturer to have a single model that they can sell worldwide. Dual voltage isn't as hard as it sounds so it isn't as big a deal as it used to be with components that can handle the differences these days.
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Re: electrical sewing machines
Originally Posted by Anian
(Post 9533532)
Makes it easier on the manufacturer to have a single model that they can sell worldwide. Dual voltage isn't as hard as it sounds so it isn't as big a deal as it used to be with components that can handle the differences these days.
Even Dyson's aren't duel voltage, they licensed a Mitsubishi motor for the US vacuums to save money on bothering. Stuff that travel, usually are, stuff that don't, they usually don't bother. |
Re: electrical sewing machines
Google can be your friend: see this link.
It seems that Singer does manufacture dual voltage machines. Also, I seem to remember that the best discussions on using european electrics can be found in the Canada forums of BE. |
Re: electrical sewing machines
Originally Posted by Anian
(Post 9533532)
Makes it easier on the manufacturer to have a single model that they can sell worldwide. Dual voltage isn't as hard as it sounds so it isn't as big a deal as it used to be with components that can handle the differences these days.
I wouldn't bring anything over that didn't have a dual voltage power supply. Just not worth the cost and inconvenience of a step-up transformer. |
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