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If operating a microwave interferes with any of your 2.4GHz networks, you need a new microwave.

[-] ivanafterall@kbin.social 12 points 1 year ago

But then how will he ever join the X-Men?

[-] CookieJarObserver@sh.itjust.works -2 points 1 year ago

Nope, my Microwave is older than i am and I'm not going to replace it until it breaks. It works perfectly, not even the light bulb burned through after almost 30 years of semi regular operation.

I don't have the right to replace something that worked longer than me without it being broken.

[-] saltesc@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

A microwave that leaks 2.4 interference is what I'd consider definitely broken. Beyond broken. It can't even do it's primary job any more, just partially.

Just because the power unit still works, doesn't meant the rest is done.

[-] Aux@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago

If your microwave interferes with your wireless hardware, then it's a health hazard. You should replace it ASAP.

Microwaves leaking radiation is absolutely not a health hazard.

[-] Aux@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago
[-] kittenbridgeasteroid@discuss.tchncs.de 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It's not. There are two types of electromagnetic radiation: ionizing and non-ionizing.

Ionizing is the radiation that is bad for you because it also shoots little tiny particles at you that damage your DNA. Think X-rays

No-ionizing radiation doesn't shoot tiny particles at you, so it's mostly safe. Microwaves use this type, and it's the exact same radiation your wifi router uses (which is why it can cause interference)

The worst a microwave oven can do to you is give you a burn since they work by heating up water molecules. But, that would require you to trip the door switch and putting a body part inside.

So, in conclusion, it's basically impossible for a microwave to harm you with EMR unless you're actively trying to make it harm you.

Also, as an added bonus but of knowledge, it's completely safe to microwave metal, if it's in the right shape. Some microwaves even have a metal rack for heating up casseroles and such (mine did at one point)

[-] Aux@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Too much irrelevant text. Microwave ovens have enough power to burn you. Ionisation is not at play here.

[-] CookieJarObserver@sh.itjust.works -1 points 1 year ago

Thats complete BS. More than anything else in the thread so far.

A health hazard? Absolutely not.

You were wrong about everything else, but surprisingly you're right in this instance.

[-] kmkz_ninja@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago

Why did you feel this comment was relevant?

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