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[–] Gigliorananomicom@sh.itjust.works 13 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

That thing looks so old, I bet it has trouble heating water

[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Do microwaves Lose their omphf over time? I've had some old ones seem perfectly fine.

[–] jballs@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Just had to look this up. Apparently they do. The the magnetron (the electrical element that converts electrical energy into microwave energy) will not maintain the same power levels over time.

[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 weeks ago

Sounds desirable tbh. Other than boiling water, a lower energy cook is typically better for microwaving.

[–] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 0 points 3 weeks ago

What in the consumerist logic