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I figured that out when we got our first microwave in 1981. It was very loud and you could tell when it was cycling on and off.
True. Unless you spend the extra money and get a microwave with an inverter.
What's a microwave with an inverter do?
So a regular microwave turns the magnetron on and off for varying periods of time. Like if you wanted a minute at 50% power, it might turn the magnetron off for 10 seconds, then on again for 10 seconds etc to get 50%.
An inverter would apply 50% less power, but it would be constant power not intermittent. Sort of like PWM if you’re familiar with that?
Sorry. Not great at explaining it!
I got rid of my microwave like 5 years ago and I haven't missed it a bit. I got one because I assumed everyone needs it but then realized I basically never use it except to make popcorn
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