The microwave that I have, which I am considering using for CS, has a resistance associated with it to discharge the capacitor. Not sure how long it takes. The TV will hold a charge for a long time.
Dan > -----Original Message----- > From: Norton, Steve [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 4:23 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: CS>OT: cleaning microwave guts > > Kathryn, > I am probably going to horrify some with my recommendation > but you can clean your microwave in your bathtub with tap > water. The one thing I am not sure of is the magnetron which > is mounted on the side or top of the microwave chamber and > generates the actual microwaves. It has been sometime since I > tore one of those apart but as I recall they are not water > tight. I would mask off the magnetron with plastic and tape > to keep out water and ammonia. > I have cleaned a number of TVs and other electronics with tap > water with no problems. Just rinse the cleaning solution off > Very Well and Dry Completely before use. Water can be > trapped in connectors and so check they are dry inside as > well as outside. I find that drying in direct sunlight for a > couple or three days is usually enough if the days are warm. > Before you open the microwave, let it set for 2 to 3 days > unplugged to discharge the capacitors. BTW, TVs also have a > high voltage capacitor on the versions with a picture tube. > This is what I would do. > - Steve -- The Silver List is a moderated forum for discussing Colloidal Silver. Instructions for unsubscribing are posted at: http://silverlist.org To post, address your message to: [email protected] Address Off-Topic messages to: [email protected] The Silver List and Off Topic List archives are currently down... List maintainer: Mike Devour <[email protected]>
