Microwave Leak Test

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One potentially dangerous appliance is a microwave oven.  I show an easy way to test if your microwave is safe.
While the microwave oven is heating up your food, a faulty door or gasket can expose you to dangerous levels of radiation. Researchers say that microwave radiation can cause skin cancer, cataracts, headaches, nerve damage, birth defects in pregnant women and problems with some pacemakers.
Slamming the door to your microwave and a buildup of debris along the seals are the most common problems. A simple door adjustment or cleaning will solve most minor problems. With older models, a professional should take a look at the oven.
You can pick up one of these detectors at most hardware stores. If they don't have it, they should be able to order it for you.