A microwave can be seen in many small kitchens. Due to the lack of free space, the owners have to use one household appliance as a stand under another. Is such a neighborhood acceptable? It is impossible, without taking into account the mutual influence, to have devices emitting electromagnetic fields in close proximity to each other. Direct contact arising from contact is all the more dangerous.
Features of electrical appliances
The TV can be placed next to the microwave and even on its top cover, but only under certain conditions. In order to prevent mistakes, you need to understand how household appliances work and what is the danger of their close proximity.
In a cramped room, the following parameters are important:
- Shielding microwave oven. More advanced and expensive models are equipped with ultra-strong protective screens that prevent the spread of radiation outside the enclosure. With weak shielding, the rays penetrating the outer space create interference in the air.
- Model of a television receiver. The weight of the device matters: the older it is, the heavier. Dimensions and screen diagonal also affect weight.
- Frequency of inclusion. The more often the microwave oven is used for its intended purpose, the more negative is the mutual influence of the two devices.
- Fan grill. If there are ventilation grooves on the stove lid, it is forbidden to block them - there should be free air access.
Negative consequences
If the TV is small and light, you can place it on the lid of the microwave oven if there are no ventilation “blinds” there. But you should take into account possible situations that adversely affect both devices:
- Heating the body of the microwave oven. Touching the hot lid may cause the TV stand to melt. There is also a high probability of damage to microcircuits.
- Door opening. Puffs of steam escaping from the chamber in which food was cooked and warmed up will go straight to the screen - the risk of damage is very high.
- Vibrations. If the bottom device is not securely fastened, then when the door is opened and closed, vibrations can occur that can cause the TV to break down and even fall.
It is strictly forbidden to put old television sets with picture tubes on the microwave oven. They weigh too much, and when exposed to microwave waves, the intensity of their electromagnetic field increases even more.
How to be
If the kitchen is crowded, the easiest way to do this without watching TV shows. But if for you this is an important condition for a comfortable pastime, you will have to resort to various tricks to fit everything you need in a small kitchen space. To avoid negative consequences, it is recommended hang the TV over the microwave - This is the best option. Suspension is carried out using special fasteners - brackets.
If you still put one device on another, try to at least not turn them on at the same time. Be sure to check the microwave for cracks in the glass and other defects that can cause leakage of electromagnetic waves. Many reviews indicate that the proximity does not in any way affect the operation of the devices, but it should be understood: a negative effect may not occur immediately.