cjtinkle Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 I've seen some overhead systems with a spiral type power cord that appears much longer than that shipping with the APQS machines. My cord isn't set up for overhead use, (yet) but I think the power cord is too short. Where might I find a longer spiral type one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnBarb Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 You might try an electrician that can make you one or a catalog like Harbor Frieght. It might be worth it to contact APQS to ask if one could be specially made at the length you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 A friend of mine purchased the curly cord for her Millie. Her power is overhead...and she does not like it...says it causes drag on the machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 I think I would agree with your friend, Kristina. My cord doesn't really bother me. I've never really thougth of doing anything with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjtinkle Posted March 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 Hmmm... okay. Maybe I'll just play with it awhile and see. It only bothers me when working from the back... and maybe I'm looking at it wrong, since I won't ever have a 14 foot quilt on there eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 CJ...I used an extension cord and attached it to the frame. My cord is plugged into it. Maybe something like this would work better for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyl Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 I have a power strip in the center of my frame and it is plugged into it. I only have a problem when working from the front and my Bacon my Norwegian Elkhound naps on it. It doesn't get in my way doing pantographs either. Shirley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjtinkle Posted March 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 Right now, I have a surge protector strip strapped to the bottom of my table, and the machine, hydro lift and fabric advance all plug into it. It in turn is plugged into my APC backup unit. This seems to work pretty well, I guess I'll just leave well enough alone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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