[TheForge] Re: Flux, was rust & pickling

Wed Aug 20 22:38:00 2003

What do you do with the transformers?  What voltage do they give you?  (I
love to scrounge).

Ed
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> As I understand it, microwave ovens work by causing excitation of the
> water molecules, so as the water content in the material decreases, the
> effectiveness of the microwave oven in eating do too.   However, I can't
> think of a mechanism where the diminishing H2O content would harm the
> magnetron tube.   I have repaired many microwaves, and scrapped many
> more for the transformers, but am not an expert, so am interested in
> hearing how the magnetron might be affected.
>
> Charles
>
> Grover Richardson wrote:
>
> >The magnetron generally affects the water in the material best.  As the
> >water decreases in the heated mass, the tube would be less happy.
> >Modern day microwave ovens are reasonably resistant to offenses, but the
> >wife who also uses the microwave may be less tolerant of mis-haps<G>.
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