Is this good for electrical fires, i.e. my counter microwave began flashing sparks inside & from outlet. All's well, however, is this the one to buy?
521236
On Description, it says for Class B fires (liquids and gasses) and Class C Fires Small electrical Equipment). So seems like it should be ok. However your Microwave shouldn't be sparking. I would replace it.
521237
Yes, per the manufacturer "Suitable for use on Class B (liquids and gases) and Class C (energized electrical equipment) fires." It is not ideal for Class A (trash, wood, and paper)
521238
Information is given to describe that this item is good for liguid/gas and energized electricity. This item is said to be suitable for kitchen and garage. Not suitable for paper, wood, etc. It is light-weight and easy to follow the direction to use, even children can use.
1131076
I would believe that it is totally safe. A better question would be is it a good product for my oven? I would not recommend this for any oven because of the delicate design and lack of material. Oven rated heat shield is a heavy fire rated braided fabric. The product you are considering is extremely thin and not really designed for electrical appliances.
1649452
You've been Samsunged. Microwave goes out within 18-24 months, without fail. Steam and condensation shorts out transponder and will cost you money to repair unless you have home or extended warranty. If not, you are fried like the nuke. Happened to me. Smoke filled the house and thought the house was on fire, but it was all centralized to the mic. Home warranty covered the repairs, but the issue can happen again. Will be replacing it as soon as I can in 2014. In my opinion, if you can replace do it and don't put a bandage on an artery wound.
1906906
Hi, Haven't had ours for long enough to have any problems. However, knowing what little I know about electrical heating elements, if it's making noise that's probably not a good sign. Would take the time to send it in either for repair or replacement. These aren't complicated devices, but the potential for fire is always lurking the background. Don't want to overkill, but wouldn't take any chances... Jay Miller
2274274
I'm not familiar with "microwave safe" products but I'm fairly certain that the Hotlogic will not set anything on fire. The worst it's done for me is bake rice crusty onto the sides of my glass Pyrex container. Don't know if that means it will melt anything.
1990077
I'm not exactly sure seeing as I haven't tried it but I would say no. The inside of the container looks like some type of metal (it looks silver) so I would be afraid it would spark in the microwave. Sorry I don't know the exact answer.
679490
I am not too sure I just took this order for relative in taiwan that burnt some outlets and they are replacing with these to protect anything from catching on fire. Only thing I can tell is the one you mentioned might be grounded to a metal box enclosure where as this one probably is just a ground wire. I noticed enclosures are plastic these days and blue from home depot whereas the old enclosures are metal. Don't quote me, I am no electrician. Sorry couldn't help any further than this.
841999
Not an electricity expert either but this thing started smelling very burnt and started discoloring after a month plugged into our 120 v so I don't think I'd risk it... We had to throw ours away to avoid an electrical fire. Have you tried the Comfort Zone spray? That might be a better option for you.
1301378
I personally use this item and can vouch for it. The only way this is a fire hazard is if people do not use it correctly. Yes there will be defective units, yes there may be accidents, but overall most fires started by these are caused by people who shouldn't even own pets. Putting a towel over this device or putting stuff around it is not smart at all and is in fact dangerous. The device itself as far as I have seen does not catch fire, and in fact does not produce enough heat TO catch on fire. I put blame on the users, not the item or manufacturer except in the case of defective units sold. Hope this was a reasonable answer. I love this product. UPDATE: Adding to my previous comment, it seems as though there was a curse on this company as a whole bunch of people got faulty devices, poor things. Mine is still working great, no shorts. Seems to me like there were assembly issues within the manufacturer building or they got some terribly made pieces to construct these with. I am only glad that mine was not one of the ill-fated defects!
1830764
I suppose if you're using a "stand-alone" microwave (not installed in kitchen cabinetry, etc.) a surge protector makes sense. The ISOBAR unit is pretty bullet-proof when it comes to surge/line noise protection, and should work fine to protect your microwave....or anything else.
1586323
It will require some attention. It's not like a microwave. I have had food get a little burnt from too much heat and too little attention.
1961437
Dear SFL, I have used it indoors once during a power outage nin LA, I took all the precautions as when using it ourdoors and then some, such as making sure doors and windows are open for ventilation, no flammable objects at least 3 ft away, kept flame as low as possible, and did not leave stove unattended during use, furthermore I had a fire extinguisher close by just in case, in short, it is not recommended to use it idoors, but not ruled out either during an emergency. Hope my 5 cents help.Regards, Manuel
227207
No, its not safe can spark and damage your microwave since its made out of metal
1403707
All mine says is that it's 'Assembled in China'. Whatever that means. I'd look very closely before buying one of these microwaves, mine caught fire. Luckily I caught it before it did any damage besides scorching the ceiling of the microwave. They sent someone out with a new plastic piece that covers the wires in the ceiling of the microwave and told me just paint the scorch marks, which annoyed me on a 6 month old microwave.
1232187
How hot does it get back there??? I'm thinking for safety NO, but really have no clue as to how hot. That would answer it for me. This contains electrical power and plastic as well as metal.shoot, I'm seeing a house fire in the making.... But what do I really know.
1110948
I can't tell you about the microwave ... i only use the convection oven and it is very good. Would reccommend it.
275375
Mine started a fire in itself. Dangerous. I would not suggest getting this one