Elna Foot Controller Common Fault - Fix - Star Supermatic - Lotus

[@tomobedlam297]

Thank you so much! This is exactly what the problem was with mine except the wire had broken at the other end so it didn't need soldering - just baring and rescrewing into the terminal end. It's my first Elna Supermatic. I picked it up today in non-running condition. Now it's purring like a kitten! Í can see why you love them so much. 👍

[@r.duroucher225]

Thank you, this is a timely video. I need to repair one of these pedals that has the opposite problem, the machine runs as soon as the pedal is plugged in without even pressing on the black pedal.

[@sarasoskin1144]

Thank you. My Elna is a 1972 SU and I have this problem. I willcheck and see if I can fix it. Thanks again. God Bless.

[@stell66]

Thank-you, this button style pedal looks simillar to the Singer ones so I will file this away in case it is the same fault with those. And much appreciated these little videos showing us how to care and maintain our vintage sewing machines.

[@rachelcrimm5763]

Thank you so much for making this video!!

[@aussielass5621]

Thankyou for your videos. You explain really well.

[@miabullen4752]

this is great! thanks so much, my wire had come off at the other end. The slower speed setting has never worked since I owned this machine, I'm wondering if that would be an easy fix too?

[@Oldsirhippy]

What is that white ceramic (?) block? I can't figure out how that speed controller actually works - Any ideas?

[@hinab3773]

Excellent detailed tutorial. I have very similar model (visually identical excepting the word 'supermatic' is followed by an '*'. It appears that this machine was repaired as you demonstrated excepting the black wire appears to have been replaced by a red wire at the time. This machine belonged to my mother so I would expect the repair to have been performed pre 1990. I have just replaced the 3 pin plug (I did not note how it was wired) and I am somewhat confused by the colour coding which is the same as yours ( I am also in NZ). I'm assuming BLACK must be ACTIVE and BLUE NEUTRAL. Thanks in advance

[@InStitches]

Hi. Can't remember off the top of my head sorry but I'll take note next time I have one out. Thanks.

[@hinab3773]

@@InStitches Thank you!

[@jenniferoatey8593]

Just ordered a new pedal, for mine came without! Saving for future.

[@mickhazilias2912]

Where from

[@jenniferoatey8593]

@@mickhazilias2912 got one coming from Amazon. Looks like it’ll fit.

[@mickhazilias2912]

@@jenniferoatey8593 do u have a link

[@Lucyverre]

Hello I live in the Netherlands and have the Elna plana automatic (1963) with this foot controller. That was later adjusted because I couldn't get used to that knee "thing". I want to change the lamp on this machine. do you have a video of that?! The light is under the top cover, but I can't get the top cover off. The light therefore shines from under the middle part of the machine, which is indeed not really handy because not directly on your sewing. I see that on this machine, probably a later type, it is in a different place. Thank you in advance if you take the time to read this

[@tomobedlam297]

I now have 4 of these older Supermatic machines with the lamp as you describe. You will see there is a black metal grill covering the lamp. It is hinged at one end (the left end when facing the machine) and is slightly spring-loaded to allow it to slide and disengage from the securing knob at the other end. With the power disconnected, hook a fingertip in the grill and slide it away from the little knob. The grill will then swing down bringing the lamp with it. It can be a little stiff. Best of luck. 👍

[@Lucyverre]

@@tomobedlam297 Thank you for your answer and for taking the time to do so. I will try. If I can't do it, I'll ask my son when he's here. But at least I can let him read this. I have the manual but it says nothing about it

[@michaelh3994]

Is there a way to use alternate foot controller

[@dariusjanulis4119]

Everything is not so complicated 🙂👍

[@tomobedlam297]

When I worked in general engineering I had a boss whose mantra was: "It's all just nuts and bolts!" I still use that philosophy today whenever I'm faced with a challenge: "It's all just nuts and bolts" indeed. 👍