Re: Where can I buy or find MOTS?

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Original poster: "Matthew Smith by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <matt-at-kbc-dot-net.au>

Hi

>Thought I would try them on a new coil, thanks.
>Danny

I can only speak for the situation in rural South Australia but:

If you compare the cost of a new microwave oven with the labour charge in 
even *looking* at a faulty one, let alone putting spares into it, most that 
go in for service end up destined for the scrap heap.  I have an 
arrangement with a local electrical service store whereby I take away all 
their "beyond economic repair" ovens for them; I don't pay for the ovens, 
they don't pay to have them hauled.

I have actually had several with faults no more serious than a blown fuse - 
if you are competent at electrical repairs, you may even be able to make a 
little extra cash to fund your coiling by fixing up the better ones and 
re-selling them, *provided that local regulations allow you to do so*.

Microwave ovens [and their transformers] have the potential to be 
exceedingly dangerous items (even if only dropped on feet ;-) please refer 
to the excellent Sam's Repair FAQ at 
http://www.repairfaq-dot-org/REPAIR/F_micfaq.html before attempting any work on 
these beasts.

Also see various caveats and safety information in the list archives - 
these beasties develop between 1.8-2.5kV at a whopping half amp or so; 
handle with care.

Cheers

M

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