Warning:
Microwave Ovens contain lethal voltages and components within the
microwave oven can store lethal voltages for many hours after it is
unplugged. Please only attempt this if you are qualified to do so.
Show Notes:
As I explained in the episode the bulb within our microwave oven
failed after 10 years of use. It is surprising how difficult it is to
determine how well the food is cooked without illumination. I therefore
decided to have a go at replacing the internal light bulb.
Picture 1 shows the complete microwave
Complete microwave
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Picture 2 shows the location and fitment of the faulty bulb in our
microwave oven
Location and fitment of faulty bulb
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image
Picture 3 shows the faulty bulb removed
Faulty bulb removed
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Markings found on the faulty bulb revealed it was rated at 230v 20w
bulb (I incorrectly stated in my podcast show that it was 30w).
Typing 230v 20w into google provided an amazon link for a replacement
universal microwave bulb from Poweka. Two were provided in the packet
though this wasn't clear from the description.