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    question about scrapping microwaves

    I've read on a few posts around here about people taking apart microwaves and the such. Is this safe? I don't know too much about the inner workings of these things.



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    When you star growing an extra finger, then it might be time to stop.

    LOL. Just Kidding. Never had an issue with it yet. Taken apart over 40 now.

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    The only thing to worry about is if the capacitor is still holding a charge, never had one that was though.

    Otherwise theres over 1 Kg of Copper in there.....


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