[Electronics-talk] Accessible Microwave?

Sun Sep 6 16:52:45 UTC 2015

I believe rubbing alcohol has some oils in it that aren't the greatest for
electronics. I always kept a small flask of ethel alcohol (200 proof) for
use cleaning tape heads and the like.

Mike

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From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain via Electronics-talk
Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2015 8:50 AM
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Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Accessible Microwave?

And why do you say rubbing alcohol should never be used for cleaning
electronics? What is added to rubbing alcohol that isn't added to denatured
alcohol that makes it unfit for cleaning electronics?

Here's one article that talks about the chemical composition of rubbing
alcohol http://thechemicalblog.com/what-is-rubbing-alcohol/

Here's the wikipedia article on rubbing alcohol, which includes links to
articles on denatured alcohol, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubbing_alcohol

 From what I know and have read, rubbing alcohol is a denatured alcohol. 
Rubbing alcohol can be up to 99% alcohol (isopropyl or ethyl. 
Manufacturers have different formulas for denatured and rubbing alcohol. 
As I said, if I need some alcohol to do some cleaning, and I don't have any
denatured alcohol handy, I wouldn't hesitate to use rubbing alcohol.
On 09/06/2015 10:04 AM, evelyn weckerly via Electronics-talk wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have bought both rubbing and denatured alcohol.  They both are about 
> the same price.  Rubbing alcohol is inteneed for medical and 
> therapeutic use.  It has quite a bit of water in it and other 
> chemicals.  Denatured alcohol is about 99 percent alcohol and can be 
> used for cleaning electronics.  Rubbing alcohol should never ever be 
> used for that purpose.  Pharmacies (including those in big stores) usually
have both.
>
> Evelyn
>
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>
> There's no reason not to use rubbing alcohol.  The only reason I can 
> think of not to use rubbing alcohol is that you may need it and use it 
> all up for other purposes.  Of course, if you have a ready and cheap 
> supply of denatured alcohol, you should use it, assuming it's cheaper 
> than your supply of rubbing alcohol.  Rubbing alcohol is a denatured 
> alcohol, and it's frequently used for more than just topical 
> applications simply because of it's ready availability.  You could 
> also use just plain old ethanol, but due to taxes, it's probably going 
> to be a lot more expensive.
>
>
> On 09/05/2015 08:32 PM, Danielle Ledet via Electronics-talk wrote:
> Thanks for the toothpick tip.  I might need to do that.  I don't have 
> any denatured alcohol or Air.
>
>
> On 9/5/15, Pamela Dominguez via Electronics-talk 
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I don't have any button buttons on mine; it's just a flat touchpad 
> that I have to braille.  And now, I have to rebraille, since 
> everything is coming off.  Pam.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Shannon Cook via Electronics-talk
> Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 9:40 PM
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> Cc: Shannon Cook
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>
> One cool tip I got is to get a toothpick and go around keys that are
stuck.
>
> That can get out the little bits of dust that build up and clog the 
> area around the buttons.  Then you can either vacuum or turn it upside 
> down to get rid of the dust particles.  FYI, it is also good to use on 
> faucet holes
>
> too.  Maybe this will help a little.
>
> Shannon Cook, MSW
>
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> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Pamela Dominguez via Electronics-talk
> Sent: Friday, September 4, 2015 7:18 AM
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> Cc: Pamela Dominguez <geodom at optonline.net
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Accessible Microwave?
>
> I don't know why everybody uses rubbing alcohol for everything. If 
> anything, you would use denatured alcohol.  Rubbing alcohol should be 
> used for what it's meant for, for medical uses.  Pam.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rob Kaiser via Electronics-talk
> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 10:54 PM
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> Cc: Rob Kaiser
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Accessible Microwave?
>
> You are correct about the convenience of going to a store & getting 
> apliences that talk.  I found out yesterday that the Panasonic phone I 
> want can be purchased at any Best Buiy.  The cost they gave me was $49.00.
> Now, I
>
> just have to save enough money so that I can get that phone as soon as 
> I can
>
> being that the California Free phone system for disabled Califrnians 
> just don't work.  One of the buttons on the phone stuck.  I tried some 
> rubbing alcohol as per an operator @ the California free phone program 
> suggested.  It
>
> really didn't work.  Does anyone know what other thing I could use to 
> unstick
>
> my phone & my computer keys, especially the spacebar.
>
>
>
>
>
> Rob Kaiser
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ashley Bramlett via Electronics-talk
> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 7:40 PM
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> Cc: Ashley Bramlett
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> So, I gather from this thread that only one microwave has buttons on 
> it which is from panosonic which does not talk.
> I would love a microwave with buttons too.  Our GE one had to be 
> labeled with
>
> dimo tape.  I did not have a problem with the labels falling off.
> Only in recent years since its so old, did I have a few fall off.
> That's too bad the talking one sold at a regular retail store is not 
> available anymore.
> I always find it cool to find talking products at regular stores such 
> as radio shack who had or has a talking watch.
> This eliminates the need to buy from blindness vendors and wait a 
> while in the mail for your stuff and pay for shipping of course.  How 
> much more convenient to get a ride to the store, buy it, and operate 
> your appliance or
>
> whatever it is right away when you come home.
>
> Ashley
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Star Gazer via Electronics-talk
> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 7:22 AM
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> Cc: Star Gazer
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>
> Yes, *had* is the important word here, as they no longer do.
>
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> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Ashley Bramlett via Electronics-talk
> Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2015 9:23 PM
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> Cc: Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net
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>
> walmart had a talking microwave? which brand? Just curious.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gerald Levy via Electronics-talk
> Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2015 5:10 PM
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> Cc: Gerald Levy
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>
>
> They haven't had this microwave for at least five years.
>
> Gerald
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rob Kaiser via Electronics-talk
> Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2015 1:52 PM
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> Cc: Rob Kaiser
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>
> Doesn't or does
> Wallmart still have the talking microwave for $68?
>
>
>
>
>
> Rob Kaiser
> hm#(442)242-7044
> email;
> rcubfank at sbcglobal.net
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> From: Marsha via Electronics-talk
> Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2015 10:45 AM
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> Cc: Marsha
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>
> hi
>     There is a Panasonic which has five preset buttons with a touch 
> pad.  The five buttons can do many things although they don't talk.
>
> Marsha
>
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