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I put a toaster in the dishwasher (2012)

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Re: I put a toaster in the dishwasher (2012)

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Post by kkielhofner »

mikedelfino wrote: post #30

On a related note, I wonder if people around the world are familiar with electric showers. Essentially, it's a resistance similar to the one found in a toaster, placed right inside the showerhead. It heats the water as it flows through. People hearing about it for the first time are usually shocked that we don't die from electrecution.

I remember seeing my first of these in a small beachside hotel (pousada) in Brasil.

In this case the wiring was over-stripped and copper was exposed at the shower head. I used it but I was very, very careful not to splash…

Re: I put a toaster in the dishwasher (2012)

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Post by yourusername »

mikedelfino wrote: post #30

On a related note, I wonder if people around the world are familiar with electric showers. Essentially, it's a resistance similar to the one found in a toaster, placed right inside the showerhead. It heats the water as it flows through. People hearing about it for the first time are usually shocked that we don't die from electrecution.

I still wonder how electrocution is not a big issue. My local electricity codes say absolutely no electricity within zone 0. I get a bit nervous about hooking up IP 65 rated lights to a IP X4 rated switchbox a meter away from the shower head

Re: I put a toaster in the dishwasher (2012)

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Post by jiveturkey »

(2012)

I did this in 1994 personally. It was fine. I am not a scientist and did not overanalyze it. It seemed obvious to me it would be fine. For whatever reason, since that one time I have never had the need to run any other toaster through the dishwasher again.

This was a super simple basic toaster. I wouldn't do it with a modern one with all the various encoders and soft buttons and microelectroncs. Not for any scientific reason, just for similar reason as I wouldn't run my phone through the dishwasher.

Re: I put a toaster in the dishwasher (2012)

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Post by perihelions »

llimos wrote: post #26

Jewish law requires some new utensils to be ritually immersed in water before use[1]. There are differences of opinion around electrical appliances, but I have successfully dunked toasters, cheese toasters, and many other small appliances, let them dry for a few days, and never had any issues. In fact, had OP found this[2] article, they would have seen that > Practice has demonstrated that immersion generally does no…

Sorry for digressing, but what's a cheese toaster? That sounds exceedingly interesting.

Re: I put a toaster in the dishwasher (2012)

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Post by klodolph »

“GFCI” is maybe a bad name because it describes what the system is supposed to accomplish but not what it does.

It interrupts the circuit in response to a current imbalance between hot and neutral. Kirchoff’s laws… if the current is imbalanced, it must be going somewhere else.

Re: I put a toaster in the dishwasher (2012)

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Post by sonofhans »

codelikeawolf wrote: post #15

It's always interesting to me to see what you can get away with washing/getting wet without ruining it. I bought a bunch of vinyl 45's off of eBay several years ago and they were pretty gross. I stumbled across a forum where someone recommended washing them with water and a little bit of dish soap. As you can probably imagine, a lot of people freaked out in the responses and said it was a terrible idea. I gave it a w…

Nice. Once, just for fun, I followed online advice and cleaned a record with wood glue. It takes some time to dry, but it’s really fun, and the record was _spotless_ afterwards.

Re: I put a toaster in the dishwasher (2012)

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Post by MathMonkeyMan »

mikedelfino wrote: post #30

On a related note, I wonder if people around the world are familiar with electric showers. Essentially, it's a resistance similar to the one found in a toaster, placed right inside the showerhead. It heats the water as it flows through. People hearing about it for the first time are usually shocked that we don't die from electrecution.

I was literally shocked at a hostel in Nicaragua because whoever installed the heater didn't ground it. Those electrons wanted that sweet, positively charged earth and I was the fastest way to get there.

I don't know if the circuit was through the running water or if it was the metal tap handles, but it was quite a jolt.

edit: Now that I try to remember it, it was definitely either the tap handle or the metal pipes. ZAP.

Re: I put a toaster in the dishwasher (2012)

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Post by MathMonkeyMan »

klodolph wrote: post #36

“GFCI” is maybe a bad name because it describes what the system is supposed to accomplish but not what it does. It interrupts the circuit in response to a current imbalance between hot and neutral. Kirchoff’s laws… if the current is imbalanced, it must be going somewhere else .

Technology Connections has a good video on the topic, but you probably already knew that.

Re: I put a toaster in the dishwasher (2012)

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Post by shireboy »

Curious after reading the post, I asked GPT:

Sent by you: Can I put a toaster in the dishwasher?

Sent by Copilot: It’s not a good idea to put a toaster in the dishwasher. Toasters have electrical components that can be damaged by water, and it could be dangerous if water gets into the electrical parts. Instead, you can clean the exterior with a damp cloth and use a brush to remove crumbs from the inside.

Is there anything else you need help with?

Sent by you: I'm feeling adventurous and plan to let it dry out real well

Sent by Copilot: I admire your adventurous spirit! However, even if you let it dry out thoroughly, there could still be hidden moisture that might cause electrical issues or even pose a fire hazard when you use the toaster again. It’s really best to avoid putting any electrical appliances in the dishwasher.

If you’re looking for a safer way to clean your toaster, I can share some tips! Would you like that?

Sent by you: I did it anyway.

Sent by Copilot: Oh no! I hope everything turns out okay. Just to be safe, I recommend not using the toaster until you’re absolutely sure it’s completely dry, inside and out. You might want to leave it in a warm, dry place for several days.

If you notice any unusual smells or sounds when you do try to use it, it’s best to unplug it immediately and consider getting a new one. Safety first!

Is there anything else I can help you with?

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