| Steve Calvin |
Nancree wrote:
>>http://www.foodtv.com/food/recipes/...6_11374,00.html
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> I'm concerned about the staples(metallic) causing an explosion in the
> microwave; anyone tried this yet?
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> Nancree
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Two little staples are not a problem. As long as theres enough mass
(bag, popcorn, oil etc) there's absolutely no problem.
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Steve
Love may be blind but marriage is a real eye-opener.
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| Greg Zywicki |
nancree@aol.comnonono (Nancree) wrote in message news:<20040826171428.16562.00002806@mb-m22.aol.com>...
> >http://www.foodtv.com/food/recipes/...6_11374,00.html
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> I'm concerned about the staples(metallic) causing an explosion in the
> microwave; anyone tried this yet?
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> Nancree
Explosions aren't the issue; fire is. Metal can spark, which maybe
could ignite the bag.
Since Alton doesn't mention this and Food Network still has the recipe
up, It probably isn't a problem. Your microwave's manufacturer would
probably disagree.
Greg Zywicki
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| zxcvbob |
Nancree wrote:
>>http://www.foodtv.com/food/recipes/...6_11374,00.html
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> I'm concerned about the staples(metallic) causing an explosion in the
> microwave; anyone tried this yet?
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> Nancree
A staple probably could start a fire in a microwave. It can arc between
the folded-under ends of the wire. The bent staple forms a little loop
antenna. It doesn't have to be near the sides of the oven to cause trouble.
It would probably be OK to try it if you watch if closely and turn off
the power if it starts sparking.
Bob
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| me@my.com |
On Fri, 27 Aug 2004 10:06:31 -0500, zxcvbob <zxcvbob@charter.net>
wrote:
>Nancree wrote:
>>>http://www.foodtv.com/food/recipes/...6_11374,00.html
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>> I'm concerned about the staples(metallic) causing an explosion in the
>> microwave; anyone tried this yet?
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>> Nancree
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>A staple probably could start a fire in a microwave. It can arc between
>the folded-under ends of the wire. The bent staple forms a little loop
>antenna. It doesn't have to be near the sides of the oven to cause trouble.
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>It would probably be OK to try it if you watch if closely and turn off
>the power if it starts sparking.
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>Bob
I agree about the fire. My mother had a paper fire start in her MW
from a twist tie around the bag. The tie has wire in it.
I will use duct tape on my popcorn bag. Seems much safer.
I will also use corn oil. Olive oil is for the wealthy, and I am not
one of them.
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