Re: Removing MOT and Cap

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

I don't know how wise it would be to break open the magnetron unless you wear a
dust mask or respirator.  I don't know about micorwave oven magnetrons in
particular, but the ones used in an ICAP(inductively coupled argon plasma)
emission spectroscopy instrument are made with beryillium whose dust poses a
serious health hazard.  Just thought I'd mention this just in case microwave
ovens use the same material in their magnetrons. 
Mike 


>
> 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.