Testing a Microwave Oven for Leakage
Almost everyone has a microwave but not very many people understand fully how this appliance works. In essence, a microwave oven uses highly energetic electromagnetic waves to cook the food. Of course, if your microwave has any leakage of these waves, then there is a serious risk that you could become severely burned yourself.
If your microwave is damaged, especially around the door area, then there is a chance that these energy waves could end up leaking out, and that is why you should make sure there is no leakage around your microwave.
Having your microwave leak tested may not seem like something that most people think of doing all the time, but it is an important part of making sure your microwave stays in good working condition. In order to check your microwave, you will need to find a leakage checker that will measure the amount of energy waves that might be coming out of your microwave.
The first thing you will need to do is make sure that your leak checker is working correctly, and to do that, all you need is a cell phone. Place the checker next to the cell phone and make a call. You should notice the digital screen showing that there is some electromagnetic energy coming from your phone.
Once you know it is working, then place the checker around the microwave in different spots and place a large bowl of water in the microwave for about one minute. With the microwave heating up the water, you can move the checker around and see if there are any leaks present in those locations. Once the microwave stops heating the water, you should open the door and place the checker inside to see if the emitter is fully switching off after use.
While not everyone will consider, or know how, to test their microwave, there is a good chance that if you purchase a used one from an appliance shop, they have already tested it. It is a very good idea for anyone that is selling a used microwave to have it tested out before selling it. Actually, you can always take it in to a repair shop instead of spending the money to buy a leakage checker that you may only use once or twice in your entire life time. Appliance repair shops will be able to fix your leak issues as well.
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