I have a few new Panasonic microwave ovens that need magnetrons. The
going price for new magnetrons is $44. These ovens have some cosmetic
problems so I have to sell them at a discount after replacing the
magnetrons.

So I'm looking for someone who has a stash of cheap magnetrons. Contact
me off-list for details.

Dennis

distar97 wrote:
I have a few new Panasonic microwave ovens that need magnetrons. The
going price for new magnetrons is $44. These ovens have some cosmetic
problems so I have to sell them at a discount after replacing the
magnetrons.

So I'm looking for someone who has a stash of cheap magnetrons. Contact
me off-list for details.

Dennis



If they've got cosmetic problems just part them out, $44 is a decent
price for a magnetron, microwave ovens are so cheap now there's no point
in working on them if they aren't nice ones in good shape.

Agreed, Wally World seems to have made a righteous point about that $$$$$!
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distar97 wrote:
I have a few new Panasonic microwave ovens that need magnetrons. The
going price for new magnetrons is $44. These ovens have some cosmetic
problems so I have to sell them at a discount after replacing the
magnetrons.

So I'm looking for someone who has a stash of cheap magnetrons. Contact
me off-list for details.

Dennis



If they've got cosmetic problems just part them out, $44 is a decent price
for a magnetron, microwave ovens are so cheap now there's no point in
working on them if they aren't nice ones in good shape.

On 2 Nov 2005 08:25:27 -0800, "distar97" wrote:

I have a few new Panasonic microwave ovens that need magnetrons. The
going price for new magnetrons is $44. These ovens have some cosmetic
problems so I have to sell them at a discount after replacing the
magnetrons.

So I'm looking for someone who has a stash of cheap magnetrons. Contact
me off-list for details.

Dennis


If you're planning to repair and sell used microwaves, it's worth
stocking up on good used magnetrons from scrap units. There's only a
few basic types of magnetrons (different physical mounting).
Generally, if it fits, it will work.
Andy Cuffe

-- Use this address until 12/31/2005

-- Use this address after 12/31/2005

Thanks for the advice. I'm not making a business of this but these
ovens are simply too clean to dump. They only lack
warranty cards, etc. In fact some are still in (open) boxes. Built in
2004, the Panasonic model number is NN-T774SF which is
the inverter type (no heavy transformer), 1.6 cube, 1200W, SS finish.
The magnetrons are definitely failed as I can see
the magnets are cracked into 2 or 3 segments. The bad ovens work with
magnetrons from known good ovens.
The label on the magnetrons say Samsung OM75PI(21), I come up with a
Panasonic cross ref of 2M261-M32J.
I feel lower power, perhaps 1000W, will be far more reliable.

Since we all know new microwaves are so cheap as to be considered not
worth repairing, I'm hoping to find someone that
realizes even $44 is too much these days for most ovens. (My ovens have
$99 retail stickers on them) The mags and ovens are not likely to go up
in value. Some need glass plates which also brings my costs up. I
recognize I will end up keeping a couple of ovens for parts. Two units
are flawed cosmetically a bit too much.

As I said, I'm not in the microwave business and can hardly expect to
get much for ovens with no papers, box etc. but regardless
these ovens are just too good to ignore and dump. I took one(working
oven) for myself, one for my partner, gave one to my
wifes school and expect to donate the others as well. I'll find good
homes for them but only if I can find some used magnetrons
that will fit with a little reasonable, safe mod work (which I can do).
I can supply pics and measurements of the magnetrons
if anyone is interested in making a deal for mags they feel they will
never sell otherwise.

Thanks,
Dennis