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I know there are a few microwave tear down video's on here, but I had one to take apart so I decided to take some pictures while taking it apart.
I also included my method of getting the copper out of the magnetron without breaking the porcelain pieces.
I hope somebody can find it useful.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=modSt...A_B4_rZTe2a6CU
Very good video on how to safely remove the copper. Thanks for taking the time to do it. Mike.
It's been a while since Iv'e done microwave's, but even when I was doing them I never messed with the magnatron only because I feared it. But know I know. Thank You!
thanks for the safety tip on yhe ceramic part wb.
Thanks esp for the pipe method ! Great job.
Thanks
Very helpful
same here!Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenTruckR
I broke down my first microwave oven today. Thanks for the video, especially the information about the magnatron.
Thanks , very skillful.
Very good , the warning about the porcelain pieces.
Thank you for sharing. Nice one.
I"ve good success in tearing down the microwave and the magnatron... I put my dirty little deeds into a leaded lined can.. for safety and health protection..
Get alot of copper out of that... what the guy does in his video is just about what I do.. but I don't use a pipe wrench.. I just turned them little al fins until they slip off..
thanks for sharing that video.
I've got a GE Profile microwave just sitting in my garage because the touchpad stopped working. Everything else in the unit worked fine, but the cost of a replacement touchpad wasn't worth the hassle and we just bought a new one. Considering this, would it be more profitable for me to sell the Magnetron as a single unit on Ebay? I see them for sale anywhere from $20 to $40 used.
Actually, I don't think the magnatron unit itself is all that big (a little more than one beer can in Sirscrapalot units). For me, the bigger challenge would be verifying that it was in good working order to the satisfaction of the potential buyer.
Don't get me wrong here, I AM GOING TO OPEN THE MICROWAVE UP and take out the Magnetron, transformer, wiring, etc. Partly because I want to see what the inside of one looks like and get experience taking one apart. I'm just going to do some more research on this forum (still have ALOT to read through!) and figure out which way to go. Take the magnetron apart or just sell it as a single piece.
I am really starting to get the scrap'n fever now, boy!
I'm getting famous! Sirscrapalotisms..Sirscrapalot units..haha!Quote:
Originally Posted by goobieguy
I like this Goobie. :p
Breaking microwaves are fun. Like revenge for every time the silly thing has over/under cooked something!
Sirscrapalot - Can't be a 007 thanks to Barren but has units and isms named after him!
thanks. i just found a microwave the other day. it was heavy as heck so i hopped out with the cordless drill. Didnt even know what a magnetron was so i left it. i only got the transformer and fan motor. the transformer felt nice and heavy, but being able to get it out and leave the shell where it was really saved alot of space and weight in my car. if i find another i will definitely look for the magnetron
on my patrol this morning i went back to that same spot. most of the trash that was there before was still there, but the shell of the microwave i left, along with whatever was still in it, that i didnt take out was gone lol
Yes because someone will get paid for the few pounds of steel, plus you can fill them full of small stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by 99problems