This Is Why We Don’t Toss Out Broken Microwaves | Remake Projects
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Published 2022-05-22
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All Comments (21)
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You need to verbally explain why and show how to manually discharge the microwave capacitor prior to removing the transformer. There is enough stored power to electrocute someone whether it is plugged in or not.
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Remember, if you've got lathes and welders and assorted tools and materials, don't throw out an old microwave because you can use part of it to make a wire hot.
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This video is exactly why I throw out broken microwaves.
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Another good tip, salvage the magnets from the magnetron tube. They're thin, but strong donut shaped magnets that fit perfectly inside the bottom on an oil pan and will collect and hold any metal fragments from being recirculated back through the engine.
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Update from heaven… this killed me
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As a electrician I would’ve never advised anyone to do this in their hobby:-) high voltage components are to be respected.
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So, old micro parts, 6000 dollars worth of tools, 70 hours labor...and you can have a neat little...welding machine?
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Finally a video for those of us who have been stockpiling copper billet. Thanks Grandpa for the advice you gave me as a young lad!!! Now all I need is a machining lathe and a broken microwave.
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Great job except, running a power cord through a hole in a bare metal sheet is a no-no! Over time it will chafe through to the conductors and shorting mains power. Buy yourself a cheap gromet or a flexible sleeve and a "P" clip to secure the cord on the inside of the enclosure for strain relief!
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Goes without saying that it is extremely dangerous to handle a high voltage source like this. These guys know what they are doing, but they haven't explained any of the safety measures they put in place. Working with microwave oven electronics is no joke and should be taken very seriously.
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My dad was always keeping the parts and pieces of whatever. Organized, too. I love this stuff!
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I feel like the amount of time it takes to make this machine, and the danger it puts people in during the construction, makes it more reasonable to go out and buy one brand new. Not to mention I have no clue what he did in the video because there was no narration or explanations to anything he did. But that is impressive that he can build that stuff and I would want him with me during a zombie apocalypse!
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This single video contained more work than I have done in my entire life. I need a nap after watching.
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Nailed it! house up in flames in the background
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that was a really cool video , I love that he's so meticulous about his project ! and yes like alot of people saying down in the comments , you can buy a wire thingy or whatever for less than a 100$ but how cool is it to make something so nice and well made by hand as efficient as that tool and also from an old microwave mainly !!! he has tools and showing people at least how to be creative so show some respect people !
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Neat build. I'd recommend that you ground the metal enclosure around the transformer though.
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Fantastic! Next time I have a microwave go out on me, instead of discarding it, I'll buy 40k worth of equipment to make a flashy YouTube video!
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If anyone tried this and is not experienced with electrical equipment, please be careful, microwaves have large capacitors that can discharge if handled improperly and injure or cause death.
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I couldn't and wouldn't build such a device, that being said it was an entertaining watch and your craftmanship is top notch. thank you for posting.
