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.

Replacement

bulb from amazon