Our RV microwave started sparking today.. The wheels for the
turntable have worn the "floor" surface down and allowed it to rust
and lift the surface..
I didn't want to paint it because of possible fumes, but a friend
suggested "epoxy paint"... I've never heard of it..
Any suggestions on resurfacing it appreciated..
On 04/02/2011 11:34 PM, Mac Davis wrote:
> On Sat, 2 Apr 2011 14:25:27 -0700 (PDT), whit3rd<[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>> There's tough 'touch-up' paint for appliances, it's the epoxy
>> stuff. It'll work, but likes a clean surface to start with.
>>
>> If this has to fit in your RV, it might be difficult to replace,
>> but you also might look at what is available in new
>> ones. Usually 'sparking' is just a cleaning issue, but
>> not always.
> Thanks.. I think that after all the replys here, I can talk my wife
> into replacing the unit..
> It should be easy to find a used unit.. Lots of folks bring their RV's
> to Baja when they move here and then never use them..
My original Microwave in my 5th wheel caught fire. Fortunately, got it
out before any major damage. Replaced with a $59 Magic Chef from Home
Depot. Fit perfectly.
On Sun, 03 Apr 2011 05:45:10 -0700, Doug Winterburn
<[email protected]> wrote:
>On 04/02/2011 11:34 PM, Mac Davis wrote:
>> On Sat, 2 Apr 2011 14:25:27 -0700 (PDT), whit3rd<[email protected]>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> There's tough 'touch-up' paint for appliances, it's the epoxy
>>> stuff. It'll work, but likes a clean surface to start with.
>>>
>>> If this has to fit in your RV, it might be difficult to replace,
>>> but you also might look at what is available in new
>>> ones. Usually 'sparking' is just a cleaning issue, but
>>> not always.
>> Thanks.. I think that after all the replys here, I can talk my wife
>> into replacing the unit..
>> It should be easy to find a used unit.. Lots of folks bring their RV's
>> to Baja when they move here and then never use them..
>
>My original Microwave in my 5th wheel caught fire. Fortunately, got it
>out before any major damage. Replaced with a $59 Magic Chef from Home
>Depot. Fit perfectly.
Thanks, Doug.. I printed your reply out for the boss.. ;)
On Apr 2, 1:32=A0am, Mac Davis <[email protected]> wrote:
> Our RV microwave started sparking today.. The =A0wheels for the
> turntable have worn the "floor" surface down and allowed it to rust
> and lift the surface..
> I didn't want to paint it because of possible fumes, but a friend
> suggested "epoxy paint"... I've never heard of it..
>
> Any suggestions on resurfacing it appreciated..
Buy a new one for $50 and gut the old one. There's a really
nice pair of refrigerator magnets inside the magnetron. Lots of
switches, nice cooling fan, several sq ft of sheet metal, slow
rpm turntable motor, useful for making a spray paint table.
Make *damned* sure the big oil-filled capacitor (you can't miss
it) is discharged before sticking your fingers into the chassis.
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On Apr 2, 1:32 am, Mac Davis <[email protected]> wrote:
> Our RV microwave started sparking today.. The wheels for the
> turntable have worn the "floor" surface down and allowed it to rust
> and lift the surface..
> I didn't want to paint it because of possible fumes, but a friend
> suggested "epoxy paint"... I've never heard of it..
>
> Any suggestions on resurfacing it appreciated..
Buy a new one for $50 and gut the old one. There's a really
nice pair of refrigerator magnets inside the magnetron. Lots of
switches, nice cooling fan, several sq ft of sheet metal, slow
rpm turntable motor, useful for making a spray paint table.
Make *damned* sure the big oil-filled capacitor (you can't miss
it) is discharged before sticking your fingers into the chassis.
As cheap as they are nowadays, I can't believe anyone wouldn't just buy
another instead risking the safety of themselves and other users by trying
to repair beyond the basic part replacement.
Mac Davis wrote:
> Our RV microwave started sparking today.. The wheels for the
> turntable have worn the "floor" surface down and allowed it to rust
> and lift the surface..
> I didn't want to paint it because of possible fumes, but a friend
> suggested "epoxy paint"... I've never heard of it..
>
> Any suggestions on resurfacing it appreciated..
Can't believe you'd consider risking your safety over something
obviously worn out. I'm not an electrical engineer, and there may be
those who will say there is no risk, I'm just sayin'...
"Father Haskell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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On Apr 2, 1:32 am, Mac Davis <[email protected]> wrote:
> Our RV microwave started sparking today.. The wheels for the
> turntable have worn the "floor" surface down and allowed it to rust
> and lift the surface..
> I didn't want to paint it because of possible fumes, but a friend
> suggested "epoxy paint"... I've never heard of it..
>
> Any suggestions on resurfacing it appreciated..
Buy a new one for $50 and gut the old one. There's a really
nice pair of refrigerator magnets inside the magnetron. Lots of
switches, nice cooling fan, several sq ft of sheet metal, slow
rpm turntable motor, useful for making a spray paint table.
Make *damned* sure the big oil-filled capacitor (you can't miss
it) is discharged before sticking your fingers into the chassis.
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THANK YOU!! I have one in the garage ready for dismemberment!
Had the same issue as the OP. So old I never even considered not buying a
new one.
On Sat, 2 Apr 2011 14:25:27 -0700 (PDT), whit3rd <[email protected]>
wrote:
>There's tough 'touch-up' paint for appliances, it's the epoxy
>stuff. It'll work, but likes a clean surface to start with.
>
>If this has to fit in your RV, it might be difficult to replace,
>but you also might look at what is available in new
>ones. Usually 'sparking' is just a cleaning issue, but
>not always.
Thanks.. I think that after all the replys here, I can talk my wife
into replacing the unit..
It should be easy to find a used unit.. Lots of folks bring their RV's
to Baja when they move here and then never use them..