Originally Posted by
eesakiwi
Tha Magnatron (WOW!!, You can now use the impressive word 'MAGNATRON' in a sentence...............)
In the pic above you can see the two magnets inside the structure & the box on the side of it.
Theres a ceramic thing with two wire connections on the box, just grab a hammer & bash that inside the box to loosen it.
Please understand what you are dealing with before smashing away.
Always handle Megatrons with EXTREME care and certainly don't bash them with a hammer.
The 'Pink' or 'White' ceramic insulator near the end of the tube often contains 'Berrylium Oxide', which is VERY nasty stuff!!!
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Megatron Health Hazard (Wikipedia)
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Some magnetrons have beryllium oxide (beryllia) ceramic insulators, which are dangerous if crushed and inhaled, or otherwise ingested. Single or chronic exposure can lead to berylliosis, an incurable lung condition. In addition, beryllia is listed as a confirmed human carcinogen by the IARC;
therefore, broken ceramic insulators or magnetrons should not be directly handled.
You can also search for "Berrylium Oxide Hazzards" on Youtube for an eye opening overview about how toxic it really is.
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