Apdriver Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Just wondering how long the little tabletop micros are lasting for other tackle crafters. I replaced one 1 1/2 years ago. Now my replacement just went. So now I'm on my third in 1 1/2 years. First was a Wally World cheapy, can't remember the manufacturer. Second was a GE. Now I have a frigidaire. We'll see. What's been others experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 I'm still using the same old one from Wally World. It has been going for over 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Actually 18 months is pretty good in my experience. Microwaves over here have not lasted much more than 6 months. What really kills the microwave, is leaving it running empty, it literally cooks itself. When I got married first time, we bought a microwave, it was actually digital, even in those early days. Wife retired the micro after 30 years of service, not because it was broke, but she was sick of the sight of it. Modern microwaves are designed to break, just like the indestructible CD's, that now are more sensitive than the vinyl discs that they replaced. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish_N_Fool Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 I have 4 that are all at least 6 years old and I got them all from secondhand store for 20 bucks total, My best one i use the most is about 8 years old and I only payed 5 bucks for it .it wiil hold a gal. of plastic and heats it fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Depends on how much you use them. For new ones......if you're firing them up on a daily basis, about 2 to 3 years is the norm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMc1 Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Depends on how much you use them. For new ones......if you're firing them up on a daily basis, about 2 to 3 years is the norm. This is what I am finding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogbaits Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 I get a year out of one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 I've been using the ex's old Sharp microwave for 10 years, and we used it for 10 years while we were married. Plus, when I go to two day away tournaments, I wipe it down, and take it along to cook with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishon-son Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 wally has done me good...got a new one for the house and pulled the old one out to the garage 10yrs old...at least...g.e. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking Dead Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 $10 yard sale version, going strong now for 5 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking Dead Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 I have 4 that are all at least 6 years old and I got them all from secondhand store for 20 bucks total, My best one i use the most is about 8 years old and I only payed 5 bucks for it .it wiil hold a gal. of plastic and heats it fast. Tried your link and did not work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 I am encouraged that so many of you are getting good service. I bought a new MW two weeks ago, I only use it for making coffee for now. Hoping to have more use for it later. DAve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishon-son Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 hey dave ,please dont use it for plastics then for food or your coffee......big no no sir... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish_N_Fool Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) Tried your link and did not work. I have fixed the link that was my old URL and I shortened it to www.fnflures.com Edited September 7, 2015 by Fish_N_Fool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted September 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Thanks for the replies, fellows. It seems the service life on these are all over the place. I did buy a service plan for ten bucks and this last one was free. I do not cook a lot of plastic because I just produce for myself, son, and give some baits away to a few close friends. I'm lucky if I shoot five gallons of plastic a year. Hopefully I've just had some bad luck, because my failures sure haven't been from overuse of the microwaves. It has me wondering though if the amount of heat produced by the hot plastic has anything to do with these failures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 hey dave ,please dont use it for plastics then for food or your coffee......big no no sir... I use mine for reheating my coffee when I'm in the shop, and I'm still smrt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Fishon-son - noted my friend. The plastic that I currently use is edible, made from agar agar powder, a bit like jello. It is a bit stiffer than plastisol, but still good for prototyping. One day I will be importing a tub of real plastic and then I will get a new, more powerful MW for the shop, this 800 watt is not cutting it with speed. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
