This Elna Supermatic 62C - Went with an Almighty Bang! Capacitors? I track down the culprit.

[@laurensplompen]

The Elna 62C is my daily driver for domestic use. Lovely machine. And indeed, the switch only turns the light on and off, the pedal/motor is ON as soon as you plug in the power socket. That's about the only design quirk that I dislike, because with kids running around in the house I always have to take the pedal off of the floor or unplug the power when I step away from the machine.

[@singingscience]

I love your videos and am always tickled when you work on a Supermatic, "my" machine. It was my mother's and i learned to sew on it - the best machine ive ever used. Thanks for teaching us more about these gems!

[@InStitches]

Thanks. This model is one of my all time favourite machines.

[@regalrose3365]

Is there any chance you're in auckland? I really want a vintage machine but need someone to service it, and everyone I've called are discouraging me. I just found you and have been enjoying your channel so far

[@ironwolfusa]

I really like your channel, I have learned so much about older machines that I grew up with and learning how to use them as well. My mother was a seamstress most of my life and that is where I learned to sew. Keep up the GREAT work!

[@sewrepair]

I didn't have a supermatic 62C in now, so I didn't get to check the inductor on it. In the Husqvarna VIKING Model 6440 machine I am currently working with, there are 5uH inductors on the main input. I always put new ones in if they are broken and the ones I use are 4.7uH 2.25A. Otherwise, I like your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@semigoth299]

You’re so lucky to work on these wonderful machines ❤

[@jdhtyler]

Odd ball hidden capacitor - I found a capacitor that blew it was inside the motor between the stator windings. I bypassed the capacitor and the Singer 760G now works. I have two of these machines one is a belt drive with the motor mounted under the machine the other is a worm drive with the motor mounted vertically this was the machine that had the duff capacitor.

[@catpawrosales4265]

And it purrs like a contented cat again 💙

[@robinr6399]

Great timing with the fire alarm😄. Good thing it was a false alarm. Bet you couldn't do that again if you tried 😆.

[@bzprod]

Thanks so much for sharing, these videos really help! Does this machine have a safety capacitor? If not, I bet the inductor was used before safety capacitors became common, serving as the main way to filter electrical noise, stabilize the power supply, or protect the motor to keep everything running smoothly. I’ve worked on several Elna Air machines, and I’ve seen those safety capacitors blow multiple times. The same goes for Bernina and those blue plastic Husqvarna Prismas (980, 990, etc.). Fortunately, replacing them is a cheap and easy fix.

[@InStitches]

Thanks. These machines do have a set of electrical noise suppression capacitors installed inside near the motor. Not sure why they needed the inductors as well. Maybe to limit inrush current?

[@r.duroucher225]

What a great video. Thank you!

[@GianmarioScotti]

"No smoke, no flames...." (fire alarm sound)

[@Edoboy180]

I have the Sam machine Elna automatic* it on”s but does not sow I don’t know why

[@semigoth299]

Just out of curiosity what is the oldest machine that you ever worked on

[@InStitches]

Hi. Not sure exactly but I worked on a machine from 1874 a while back. It still sews.

[@alexaelliott2598]

The ELNA supermatic is a brilliant machine. I was gifted a well maintained machine like this and it runs beautifully despite being well used. Love your knowledge and videos

[@manuausoleil]

❤❤❤

[@semigoth299]

@@InStitches 🤯

[@carolynrogers1510]

@@alexaelliott2598I agree, we had star series TSP machines in my primary and highschool home ec classes, the first machine I sewed on. So bought a used pristine 62c in 1987 as my first machine, updated to an air electronic SU, but kept the blue top, and she still sews beautifully.