How hard should it be to find a fuse?
Our microwave oven stopped working on Saturday. Since then I’ve discovered that a small fuse inside has blown. It’s just a little fuse. Only 20 millimetres long. Maybe that’s why they’re so hard to find.
I don’t know yet whether a blown fuse is the only problem or if that’s just a symptom of a bigger issue, meaning that we’ll have to try to find the money for a new microwave oven. I would like to grab a couple of fuses, try one, see if it blows, if it does, try again, if it blows again … give up … it’s dead.
I’ve been in touch with a number of businesses trying to track down the right fuse but no one seems to have it. They’re all keen to help by handballing me on to the next supplier but each one in turn directs me on to another. If I do find them they’ll only cost a couple of dollars each but it’ll help me work out if we’re up for a new appliance.
In the meantime, I’m remembering what cooking was all about before we had the convenience of a microwave oven in every kitchen.
Have you had trouble finding something you thought would be simple to find?
Are you a fan of microwaves or do you prefer the good old fashioned methods of cooking?
Do you think some of your friends would enjoy reading Microwave Madness? Please use the buttons below to share the post. Thanks.