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What are some consumer electronics you probably shouldn't tinker with? (lemm.ee)

submitted 4 days ago by brachypelmasmithi@lemm.ee to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I came up with this question right after I wanted to take apart a microwave to see why it wasn't heating anything before I remembered that that's a very, VERY bad idea

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[–] Sam_Bass@lemmy.ml 20 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

At least have it set up downstream of the main shut off and make sure that main is off before firing up the generator. There are devices available commercially that do that for you but they aren't cheap and require professional installation.