25 Oct 2003, 16:44, Charles Angelich (1:106/2000), wrote to Matt Mc_carthy:

Hi Charles.

 MM>> Door gaskets leaking? I haven't seen a door gasket on a
 MM>> microwave for over 20 years. :-(( 

 CA> I am relating this from memory. Possibly they referred to the
 CA> 'seal' or some other word and I paraphrased. Obviously I don't
 CA> attempt repairs to microwaves here. 

The terms 'seal' and 'gasket' have been used interchangeably for some
years.  'Seal' would be the more proper though in the case of microwave
ovens.
..................

 CA> Generally I just let these conversations go by but since my
 CA> brother was employed at RCA and GE and has witnessed at least
 CA> one accident where a person was injured I thought I would mention
 CA> it.

Luckily I've not known directly of anyone suffering serious injury outside
of laboratory conditions where extremes may exist in pursuit of an
objective.  As far as 'home appliance type microwaves' it is difficult for
me to comprehend that a person would not feel body parts heating, or some
form of discomfort and move away or shut down the power.  It is not an
instantaneous process as is nuclear radiaton, and you DO feel it.  An older
person, or one with Diabetes would have greatly reduced sensitivity, and
should never work around heating or cooling equipment.

I have heard of such injuries, and you have first-hand knowledge of some
cases, they do happen.

 CA> Discussions of working on TVs 'hot' and working on Microwaves
 CA> seem to be a formula for disaster to me. 

It bothers me more to see some shadetree mechanic 'tuning' a running car
engine wearing loose fitting clothing, bracelets, jewelry, etc.  I've even
seen such people operating machine tools in local private shops down here.
One gust of breeze through the shop, and someone will be missing a hand or
worse.


     Good luck...  M.  

--- Msged/386 TE 06 (pre)