Re: Removing MOT and Cap

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Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <A123X-at-aol-dot-com>

I don't think there's any other voltage sources unless your insane and are
removing the parts with it plugged in. I think a screw driver should be good
for shorting the cap if there's any charge in it. At least take the magnetron
out so you can break it apart to get the magnets. The fan might also be worth
taking. 

Mark 


In a message dated 10/24/01 7:21:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
writes: 


>
> There's a microwave at my school that's free for the taking. How would I go 
> about safely removing the xfrmer and the cap? It's been unplugged for a few 
> weeks, but I'm guessing it would still be prudent to discharge the cap. Can 
> I just short it with a screwdriver? Are there any other sources of voltage I 
> should be aware of? (BTW, I'm not interested in the magnetron.) 
>
> Thanks 
> Patrick 
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