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Thread: Dead Microwave Oven
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25th March 2013, 01:51 PM #1
Dead Microwave Oven
Our 3 year old microwave died and we have replaced with a Panasonic. Is there any thing worth while to pull out before it goes to the recyclers?
There would be a transformer and maybe the motor for the turn table. Is there anything else that could be handy down the track?
It suffered a "meltdown" with nasty smell attached. I made the call to replace it rather than getting it "looked at"Just do it!
Kind regards Rod
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25th March 2013, 01:56 PM #2
If the turntable motor is anywhere between 3 and 6 rpm I need one for an evaporative aircon.
Needed to turn the cloth slowly thru the water.
They are small things about 50mm by 20mm with a post that turns slow.
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25th March 2013, 06:28 PM #3GOLD MEMBER
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The magnet in them is of some value.
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26th March 2013, 10:03 PM #4GOLD MEMBER
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Panasonic make good microwaves, mine is around 30 years old & still going strong.
There have been a number of online articles on dangerous things to do with the guts of a microwave, most use the magnetron to shoot microwaves at various objects - which can cook your goolies if you are not careful/lucky.
The tempered glass plate would be of use in the kitchen generally. There are a limited number of sizes and someone is always dropping & breaking theirs - and the parts shops would rather sell you a new microwave than a glass plate.
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26th March 2013, 11:25 PM #5GOLD MEMBER
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Assuming that it's not the reason for the ovens demise, the control panl could be put to use as a timer to control - whatever.
See if there is a relay or ssr that is used to turn on the power.
Usual disclaimers to working with mains power apply here.Geoff
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27th March 2013, 09:43 AM #6Saw dust maker!
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I usually chuck most of the microwave out, but the one thing I always keep is the motor. They always come in handy for when you need a slow drive for something...
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1st April 2013, 01:29 AM #7Bob Willson
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