# light bulbs and microwaves

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/light-bulbs-and-microwaves/962>\
**Category:** Cecil's Columns/Staff Reports\
**Created:** [July 2, 1999, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/light-bulbs-and-microwaves/962 "1999-07-02T12:15:00Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 2, 1999, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/light-bulbs-and-microwaves/962/1 "1999-07-02T12:15:00Z")

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So… I ordered a Popeil Pocket Microwave oven, and tried this. But, I figured, I would go one better, and try fluorescent bulbs. Now, I have shards of glass all over, and no light. Any thoughts? \<snicker\>  
----Typer