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  1. M

    Sewing machine query - capacitor requirements

    Thank you so much, Marvo. That’s a really interesting idea - I’ll look into that, too!
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    Sewing machine query - capacitor requirements

  3. M

    Sewing machine query - capacitor requirements

    :tearsofjoy::tearsofjoy: Sadly not, but roughly the same vintage! I’ll keep you posted as to my progress (my dear old dad was an electrical engineer - I wish I’d paid more attention).
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    Sewing machine query - capacitor requirements

    Oh, wow, guys! Thank you so much for all of this - was worrying that I might have to abort sewing projects, but I have new hope. I shall work my way through your excellent suggestions (preferably without upsetting the neighbours :grin: ). It’s a really beautiful piece of engineering and it...
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    Sewing machine query - capacitor requirements

    Thank you, DPG. I will certainly do that if I can. I can find every kind of capacitor online but this type - I’m reluctant to buy a secondhand one, as it’s probably the same age and will presumably succumb to the same fate. I’ll continue to search. I notice that someone in Norway makes a 3D...
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    Sewing machine query - capacitor requirements

    Ahh…..right. Thank you. It’s still working perfectly, but online sewing forums seem uncertain as to whether it’s safe to use. Some sewing machine repair gurus are a bit gung-ho and suggest it won’t do any harm, but others say it’s there for a reason and shouldn’t be operated without it...
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    Sewing machine query - capacitor requirements

    Hi guys. Any advice greatly appreciated, please. I have a 1970 Bernina sewing machine. It works a treat, but has just popped loudly and emitted a puff of smoke. I gather that the motor suppressor/capacitor gives up the ghost on these old machines as a regular thing. Sadly, Bernina don’t...

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