Comments on: On Buying My First Microwave

By: GayPatriot » Slow Blogging/House Cleaning

GayPatriot » Slow Blogging/House Cleaning — Thu, 28 May 2009 20:52:21 +0000

[...] I even found an old coffee maker. Instead of getting rid of it when I replaced it, I simply moved it to a kitchen cabinet. . . . And I still have yet to dispose of my vintage microwave. [...]

By: The other Peter H

The other Peter H — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:07:17 +0000

Find a classic appliance site and post a pic. There are people out there who collect them. Wierd, I know, but I collect old washing machines. So posting a pic of a 70’s classic Radarange over at http://www.automaticwasher.org might get someone locally to come collect it…

By: Jeb

Jeb — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:49:17 +0000

Gerbil in the Microwave

http://joecartoon.atom.com/cartoons/64-gerbil_in_a_microwave

It’s an oldie but goodie.

Jeb

By: ThatGayConservative

ThatGayConservative — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 06:38:36 +0000

The EM radiation produced by microwaves is negligible and fall way below the standard set by the FDA.

In my mind, all microwaves are essentially the same. It just depends on how big or fancy looking you want it to be. If you’re just heating up a plate of left overs or popcorn now and again, you can go with a real basic model. Especially if you don’t care about coordinating with the rest of the kitchen.

By: SoCalRobert

SoCalRobert — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:41:22 +0000

The amazing thing behind the microwave oven is the physics – the magnetron tube and waveguides were exotic technology… now it’s $50 ovens from China.

#1: I’d love to find an old toaster… seems like we don’t have the technology to make a decent toaster anymore.

By: kevin

kevin — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:02:20 +0000

No, no. Take it apart and use the parts to melt metal. You could cast stuff in your own spare room. Or maybe make an induction forge… Play with it. That’s what old appliances are for!

Which may explain why my neighbors hate me…

By: David J

David J — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:50:51 +0000

Now, what to do with the old one?

If it’s leaking radiation, I suggest you donate it to Al Qaeda.

By: Uncle Ralph

Uncle Ralph — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:42:39 +0000

If it’s still working, donate it somewhere. Re-use!

By: Leonidas

Leonidas — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:16:44 +0000

i was really hoping that this story was a political metaphor, perhaps about the Clintons.

I guess not.

Pity.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:04:28 +0000

torrentprime, I’ll bet that if that one stopped working, you could take it apart and fix it, too. Can’t do that too easily with the new ones.

Dan – hopefully your local government has some sort of disposal location! I imagine old microwaves are probably full of stuff that shouldn’t end up in a landfill.

Or….you could use as a decorative object.

By: Patrick Joubert Conlon

Patrick Joubert Conlon — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:00:53 +0000

Welcome to the 21st century but don’t put your testicles (or your other balls – eyes) too close to the microwave. Just kidding.

By: torrentprime

torrentprime — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:31:59 +0000

You know, that’s funny.
I’ve been using an old toaster oven that I *think* may in fact be older than I am. We’re both 1970’s models, as you say. My grandmother gave the thing to me a few years ago when I bought my first place. She passed away this year, and it’s a reminder of her everytime I see it.
The thing is old, and a bit scary that it’s still ticking, but damn if that thing isn’t still working. Could I go out and buy some $150 new bread-bagel-waffle making fancy thing? Yep. Do I need one? Nope. Grandma’s old one does me just fine.