Chyendra Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 We switched our dorm room around after winter break and now i don't have room on top of my desk for my nano... the only spot it will really fit is next to my desk on it's own little stand, but that would also put it right next to the microwave and tv. the microwave isn't facing it, but i'm still a little bit worried that it could hurt my inhabitants some how. I know some of you keep your nanos in your kitchen... do you think i have to worry about the microwave? Link to comment
cseeton Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 I wouldn't worry about the microwaves too much; they are designed not to leak - think of all the lawsuits if they did... And even if a little did leak out, the glass and first centimeter of water would absorb everything before your little fishes would be exposed. Now the x-rays coming from the tv.... thats another story... Link to comment
Ryan McAdams Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 I would probably re-arrange things to make a better spot Just my .02 Link to comment
vangvace Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 little radiation never hurt anybody... seriously though newer microwaves are pretty shielded but if you really want to check it borrow a really small flourescent light bulb. Turn out your lights, turn on the microwave, and wave the tube all around the microwave. If it starts to glow you may want to invest in a lead vest Link to comment
GedemeisterDK Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 IMO it should not be a problem, yes microwave ovens do radiate a small amount of microwaves , they have a max limit set by the fda: "All microwave ovens made after October 1971 are covered by a radiation safety standard enforced by the FDA. The standard limits the amount of microwaves that can leak from an oven throughout its lifetime. The limit is 5 milliwatts of microwave radiation per square centimeter at approximately 2 inches from the oven surface. This is far below the level known to harm people. Furthermore, as you move away from an oven, the level of any leaking microwave radiation that might be reaching you decreases dramatically. For example, someone standing 20 inches from an oven would receive approximately one one-hundredth of the amount of microwaves received at 2 inches." and water should AFAIK absorb most of the radiation like cseeton said... Link to comment
Chyendra Posted January 11, 2005 Author Share Posted January 11, 2005 ok, thanks for the responses, i guess i won't worry about it. right now the tank is on my desk only a few inches from my computer, but nearly in the same spot it would be once i put it on a stand.... I'm more worried about my labtop getting saltwater spilt on it right now. thanks again! Link to comment
10" Red Devil Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Sorry, not to be a naysayer, but I would think the microwave would emit quite a lot of heat. Not to mention the noise from opening and closing the microwave on a constant basis might be stressful towards the inhabitants. Just my 2 cents. Link to comment
Kelpie Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Microwaves are short radiowaves. Still a lot longer and have less energy than infrared (a.k.a. heat) radiation. So I wouldn't think they would hurt anything. Link to comment
GotSalt? Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 hell y not just get a microwave you can get your tank in to and save on a heater Link to comment
ReefMonkeee Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 go to your neightbor's when you need to microwave stuff and that will eliminate your problem ; ) Link to comment
Chyendra Posted January 11, 2005 Author Share Posted January 11, 2005 The tanks in a dorm room, so it's going to see alot of activity no matter where i put it, right now my only choices are next to the microwave/fridge/tv (they're all stacked on on eachother) or next to the door... which i thought would be a bad idea... Link to comment
Chyendra Posted January 11, 2005 Author Share Posted January 11, 2005 plus i don't think my roomate would be keen on giving up the microwave for my tank. I'm lucky she doesn't care about my turtle tank that takes up the whole dresser top, and the reef. Link to comment
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