[Histonet] procedure for calibrating the wattage on a microwave oven

[Phil McArdle]

Hi:

First off, I'm a vendor, but here's some info:

First of all, there is no way to "calibrate" either temperature or 
wattage on a household microwave without temperature feedback/control 
(i.e., temperature probe) and/or a means provided by the manufacturer to 
adjust/calibrate. However, one CAN do an output power test, and adjust 
your protocols accordingly; the link below outlines the method:

http://www.ebsciences.com/papers/microwave_quality.htm

Other material in our "library" section may be useful as well, plus our 
sheet of CAP-related recommendations has been well-received:

http://www.ebsciences.com/pdf/EBS_CAP_RECOMMEND.pdf

Best regards,
Phil McArdle

Microwave Product Manager
Energy Beam Sciences, Inc.
Tel:  800.992.9037 x 341
Cell: 860.597.6796
Fax: 860.653.0422
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Mitchell, Nancy K. wrote:
> Does anyone have a procedure that they can share for calibrating the temp/wattage on a microwave oven?
> We use ours (house hold type-800 watt) for heating biological stains only-no processing.
> Thank you.
> Nancy Mitchell, HT ASCP
> Histology Supervisor
> Loma Linda Pathology Medical Group
> 11370 Anderson Street Ste 2960
> Loma Linda, CA 92354
> 909-558-2012  FAX-909-796-3667
>
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