How to Disassemble a Microwave and Why!

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  • čas přidán 25. 01. 2017
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Komentáře • 31

  • @haydenc2742
    @haydenc2742 Před 7 lety +10

    There is also a big hunk of pure copper inside the magnatron, if you take it apart, be careful not to smash the ceramic insulator. And big ole magnets!
    Safest thing to do is short the big HV capacitor with a screwdriver that has a very good handle..touch between the contacts and discharge it so it doesn't zap you
    Great video!

  • @allentremper8243
    @allentremper8243 Před 4 lety +7

    Thank you for sharing your experience with this great way to get parts for free.
    I am always amazed at the ingenuity of people who like to teardown something and build something else.
    It seems like it is a dying art. Maybe information like this will get people thinking again.😀

  • @Basketball7200
    @Basketball7200 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing this information with us... I never thougth of a microwave this way!

  • @falcundo
    @falcundo Před 4 lety +19

    I was going to take mine apart to cannibalize the parts, but this guy scared me so I will just toss it.

    • @EvilCat-EnergyCatalyst
      @EvilCat-EnergyCatalyst Před 3 lety +6

      This guy scared me, too, but he also made me realise just how valuable the microwave is, so I'm still going to take mine apart, haha. The magnetron in mine just starting failing last night, so I hope the ceramic isn't damaged or something.

    • @kevinkarnes4067
      @kevinkarnes4067 Před rokem +4

      @@EvilCat-EnergyCatalyst Be sure to wear protective gear. Gloves, goggles, a respirator mask. Work in a ventilated area or in the open air if possible. Hopefully this will make it safe.
      ✌️&❤️

    • @naat7565
      @naat7565 Před 3 měsíci

      😊​@@EvilCat-EnergyCatalyst

  • @jonathanwalsh5888
    @jonathanwalsh5888 Před rokem

    Thank you so much. You are so kind.

  • @domesticd3signer339
    @domesticd3signer339 Před 9 měsíci +2

    2:25 by the way some people may have pliers coated in an insulating material, and they may be unaware that using that will not discharge the capacitor, so to clarify, make sure it conducts!

  • @jimbox114
    @jimbox114 Před rokem +2

    We recently bought a house that has a non-working 80's model microwave. It hasn't been plugged in for at least 6 months (most likely much longer than that). Been trying to figure out if its safe to take apart.

  • @bantinggamer4962
    @bantinggamer4962 Před 5 lety

    thank you so much

  • @l.a.raustadt518
    @l.a.raustadt518 Před měsícem

    Doing right now! Capacitor out no shock. Must watch first, I did not but was not far along!

  • @runforitman
    @runforitman Před rokem +1

    what is a reasonable amount of time to leave a microwave to make it safer to open?
    I was thinking leaving it a week before opening it, still discharging the capacitor
    just making it lower risk

  • @mike97525
    @mike97525 Před 7 lety +1

    thanks

  • @cam5816
    @cam5816 Před měsícem

    Am I safe if I just bought a brand new one to take apart from Home Depot? I really just want to make a really strong electromagnet. Should I be concerned? Will I be in any danger using the transformer as an EM if it’s only attached to a 30V 10A bench DC power supply unit?

  • @BuzzB613
    @BuzzB613 Před rokem

    A quarter accidentally slipped inside the microwave by one of the slits on top a the casing. Is it still safe to use it or should I try to open it up to get it out?

  • @Matthew-kd9kz
    @Matthew-kd9kz Před měsícem

    Use a multimeter to discharge a capacitor. It's safer and you can tell if it is fully discharged

  • @moondog7694
    @moondog7694 Před 5 lety +4

    What class of gloves are you using? What is the minimum class for working with a microwave capacitor? Class 4? 3? 2? 1? 0? 00?

    • @mrreymundo5383
      @mrreymundo5383 Před 4 lety

      All you have to do is short the capacitor terminals together with a metal object, like needle nose pliers with insulated handles (for your psychological welfare). If it's charged, it'll spark, then it's done.

    • @brianroberts5740
      @brianroberts5740 Před 2 lety +3

      Always discharge the capacitor before removing any parts. A simple piece of insulated wire between the two lugs can save your life. A pair of insulated pliers or needle nose pliers can often work too. If even a year old , it can still kill.

    • @cam5816
      @cam5816 Před měsícem

      @@brianroberts5740am I safe if I just bought one from a store to take apart?

  • @nicholascotter5662
    @nicholascotter5662 Před rokem +1

    is that how you tell its discharged???

  • @sagargurung2145
    @sagargurung2145 Před 7 lety +1

    interesting... but one thing i'm curious about, why did you had a duct-tape in the front of the oven? ;)

    • @Thuddy-Is-Here
      @Thuddy-Is-Here Před 5 lety +1

      Sagar Gurung I’d assume to keep the door shut

  • @antresia.9723
    @antresia.9723 Před 3 lety +1

    I just wanted to steal the fan and the keyboard LCD

  • @Ioganstone
    @Ioganstone Před rokem

    Some people may just want to get in there, and snuff out Mr. Piezoelectric Component.

    • @matthewbartsh9167
      @matthewbartsh9167 Před 9 měsíci

      What do you mean?

    • @Ioganstone
      @Ioganstone Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@matthewbartsh9167 My cheap microwave didn't have the ability to hold a special button to get rid of beeps, found a workaround anyway.

  • @pekespoelstra3078
    @pekespoelstra3078 Před 3 lety +1

    Biba balls

  • @jimbossemi-customs3129
    @jimbossemi-customs3129 Před 10 měsíci

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    • @MakeUseOf
      @MakeUseOf  Před 10 měsíci

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