"Set phasers to 'half stun'"

b1-66er: I've been playing around quite a bit with power levels on the microwave the last couple weeks

(I'd guess most people probably don't even know they even have it)

Essentially you can run a microwave on levels 1-10...

By default the run 10...

So if you pick 5 that's half power...

But the way it works is by turning the magnetron on, then off...

Repeat repeat repeat for 4 minutes...

So something like 'on' for 15 seconds, 'off' for 15 seconds...

Do you think that's easier, worse or the same to overall microwave "health?"...

(I'm absolutely convinced food cooks better this way

... probably due to "resting"/"imbuing" the thermal transfer event.)

b1-67er (C.P.E.): Almost certainly harder on the microwave.  I bet you get better heat distribution in your food though.

66: Yes. 

Thanks. 

I'm not sure I'll quit doing it. 

I think I'm willing to sacrifice a third of a microwave for it. 

67: Four things kill electronics: moisture, heat, vibration, and power surges.

66: Good list. 

I wonder why they built it in in the first place. 

67: I think I'm right...but if any key microwave parts get hot, you might give them longer life.

66: I'm the only person I've ever heard of who's played around with it. 

67: Defrost works that way, so really an easy option for the manufacturer to provide.