* An ongoing debate between Jim Holsonback and All rages on ...

 JH: > Speaking of sparks and smoke - trying to microwave some "baked
 JH: > potatoes" this evening.  Saw sparks up on the wall of the thing, heard
 JH: > some accompanying "Poof" types of noises, and turned
the thing off.
 JH: > This is an old Sharp microwave- sticker on the back says made in SEP,
 JH: > 1980, so we've certainly gotten our moneysworth out of it.
 JH: > Anyone know if it might be repairable, or is it on the way to joining
 JH: > Roy's  ATX power supply?

My old stainless steel Sharp (stamped April 1975) has a penchant for blowing HV
Rectifiers, though a new one would extend it's use another 2-3 years each time
(I found the ECG540, 12kV{at}600mA the best replacement. The spec'd replacement
burnt up in a week). Lots of popping noises and smoke . I finally got tired
of replacing the diode and bought a new one (Sharp of course). Yes, the old one
still works, I keep it for backup. That stainless steel behemoth cost me $800
in 1975, the new 2001 plastic model with turntable cost $100 . The only
difference is the old guy takes a little more time to heat leftovers & coffee,
but cooks just as good (anything over 8 minutes or so), especially rice.


Be well,

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