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RIP My poor microwave
« on: September 05, 2009, 01:12:09 AM »
The electronics gods have not been kind with my sad little microwave this week. First the glass tray inside breaks into three pieces while I was popping popcorn. Now the area around the magnetron is making popping noises with accompanying sparks. It think it's days helping me warm up delicious food are done. Not bad for something made in 1990.
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Re: RIP My poor microwave
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2009, 12:16:56 PM »
Extension cord, grapes, a shot glass, and a knife. Thats all you need to entertain yourself and finish off that pesky microwave.

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Re: RIP My poor microwave
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2009, 06:27:14 PM »
Huh?
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Re: RIP My poor microwave
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2009, 06:34:12 PM »
Quote from: eyebrows on September 05, 2009, 12:16:56 PM
Extension cord, grapes, a shot glass, and a knife. Thats all you need to entertain yourself and finish off that pesky microwave.



Doesn't it turn out better if the extension cord is frayed?

stay safe.

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Re: RIP My poor microwave
« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2009, 06:37:19 PM »
Basically take the microwave out in the yard(*extension cord), slice the grape in half(*knife), set it on the upside down shotglass inside the microwave, then microwave it for awhile and see what happens  =D

google "grape plasma"
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Re: RIP My poor microwave
« Reply #5 on: September 05, 2009, 09:38:28 PM »
Once you are done with it there should be some pretty good magnets inside.
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Re: RIP My poor microwave
« Reply #6 on: September 05, 2009, 10:41:49 PM »
I've had my microwave since 1985 and it's still going.  I can't believe it.
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Re: RIP My poor microwave
« Reply #7 on: September 05, 2009, 11:00:46 PM »
My ancient Amana RadarRange is still chugging along, circa 1982.  Now stainless is making a comeback in kitchen decor, so I'm cool with that.   =D
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Re: RIP My poor microwave
« Reply #8 on: September 05, 2009, 11:33:47 PM »
My parents' microwave made it to 20 years old until it had to be replaced a couple of years ago.  That microwave was almost old enough to buy alcohol.  :O

They have a refrigerator that was made sometime back in the 1950's that's still chugging along as well.  They're going to donate it to a local museum after they retire and move.
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Re: RIP My poor microwave
« Reply #9 on: September 05, 2009, 11:58:34 PM »
My late uncle lived out in the country and had several microwaves "killed" by lightening strikes. 6 to be precise, I know this because they are all stacked up in a back corner of the barn.
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Re: RIP My poor microwave
« Reply #10 on: September 06, 2009, 12:01:11 AM »
It's not dead yet but if you don't have something to absorb ALL the microwaves the magnetron sparks and pops and makes a noise rather like a jacob's ladder. Container of water ok. Peanut butter or popcorn, sparking starts after a minute or two, empty, instant sparks. I wonder whats causing this?
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Re: RIP My poor microwave
« Reply #11 on: September 06, 2009, 06:57:51 AM »
I've had mine a long time, but I also wonder if it's safe.  I basically got it when microwaves were the newest thing and I'm hoping it's still sealed good.
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