scream-of-consciousness;
"If you're trying to change minds and influence people it's probably not a good idea to say that virtually all elected Democrats are liars, but what the hell."
What the hell is going on here. Just 19 months ago I replaced our Whirlpool microwave This is how they dealt with TedBundy.
with a Sharp, and now that just did the same thing. WTF are we
doing wrong? What causes the magnetron to blow up so quickly? I
Just ordered a Panasonic 1250 Watt job to replace it ($136
delivered). In the meanwhile, I just say - POOP on SHARP!
Problem identified: it's those metal baking trays that you are using to bake cakes. http://sg.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060924234025AAmZN1l
I learned that in Microwave 101. No metal ever. I do occasionally use dishes that are not "microwave" safe, but I've always done that (going back 30 years).
Rodge, sometimes that's the way it is with electronics. Something gives and it can drive you crazy to sort it out. I think it's just a coincidence on your microwave. They stamp the circuit boards out and all you need is one failure on one component to have it not work. Good luck on the new machine and enjoy the popcorn.
If you can get a voltmeter to put on that circuit, plug it in and leave it, and check it periodically. You could be into a high/low voltage situation, which could have deleterious effects on a lot of stuff. Low voltage can be as bad as high, too. I had that once; fortunately, we didn't burn anything out.
For a thousand watt microwave you have to have at least the equivalent of a cup of water in the microwave or the energy bounces back up into the cavitron and burns it out.
Has Kim Jong-Il been over at your house lately?
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Wait ... let me look under the bed.
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The tube blows up when you try to microwave cats.
ReplyDeleteI do cook the dog's marrow bones in the 'wave. I have wondered if that could be a problem.
ReplyDeleteAye matey, thar she blows!
ReplyDeleteProblem identified: it's those metal baking trays that you are using to bake cakes. http://sg.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060924234025AAmZN1l
ReplyDeleteI learned that in Microwave 101. No metal ever. I do occasionally use dishes that are not "microwave" safe, but I've always done that (going back 30 years).
ReplyDeleteRodge, sometimes that's the way it is with electronics. Something gives and it can drive you crazy to sort it out. I think it's just a coincidence on your microwave. They stamp the circuit boards out and all you need is one failure on one component to have it not work. Good luck on the new machine and enjoy the popcorn.
ReplyDeleteIf you can get a voltmeter to put on that circuit, plug it in and leave it, and check it periodically. You could be into a high/low voltage situation, which could have deleterious effects on a lot of stuff. Low voltage can be as bad as high, too. I had that once; fortunately, we didn't burn anything out.
ReplyDeleteIt's Global Warming, stupid. Shhhh..... I have switched to a Captain Marvel ray gun, works like a charm.
ReplyDeleteGet a fifty dollar Goldstar at K-Marche or Wally World. Ours is ten years old and works as well as it did new.
ReplyDeleteFor a thousand watt microwave you have to have at least the equivalent of a cup of water in the microwave or the energy bounces back up into the cavitron and burns it out.
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