CrystalSage & Microwavik
CrystalSage CrystalSage
Hey Microwavik, I've been thinking about how to turn a microwave into a tiny magic heater—using elemental heat efficiently. How would you tweak the energy flow to get the most out of minimal resources?
Microwavik Microwavik
Sure thing. First strip the microwave down to just the magnetron and the cavity. Keep the fan off so you’re not wasting power on airflow. Wrap a thin copper mesh over the door so you can’t let the microwaves leak. Then, instead of heating food, feed the magnetron a small metal plate that sits on the rotating turntable. The plate will act like a heat exchanger, radiating the microwave energy into the air around it. If you want even more efficiency, line the inside of the cavity with a material that has a high thermal conductivity—an aluminum foil sheet will do. Finally, connect the microwave’s power supply to a low‑current regulator so you can keep the power draw as low as possible. You’ll get a steady, low‑temperature “magic” heater that runs on just the bare minimum of electricity.