Can a Microwave run continously?

[phillymatt53]

A microwave oven should be able to run at full power continuously

True, as long as the internal cooling fan isn't gummed up with dust/grease.
The life of the magnatron depends on that fan.

 

[william8]

About the "forgetting to turn the amp off".....
I implimented a control system with my home computer that controls anything that is used with my computer is switched on or off with my computer's power.
It's relatively simple....
Using the computer's 12 volt DC power from it's power supply, it controls a 12 volt DC DPST relay which then jumps the power switch on a multiple outlet strip.
I mounted a 12VDC power jack on one of the blank card strips on the back to make it easy to disconnect for any PC servicing.
In my case, that's a multi-AC outlet surge protector, but any suitable terminal strip would work, as long as there's sufficient room inside it for the relay, so the 12V line can be run from the computer.

A touch of the computer's power button, the desk lamp, monitor, printer, sound system, all come to life.
And as a benefit, it saves electricity, and increases the life of anything connected that has a "standby" supply when plugged in.

The amp actually has 12v remote turn on capability, like most power amps, so all I would need is a connector. It also has "signal sense" automatic turn on, but at low volumes, it sometimes shuts off, so I don't use it.

The printer has auto on/off. It needs to be in standby so it can print from the computer, wife's laptop, or cell phones, without going into the office to turn it on. Very convenient. All computers use stand by power, or they wouldn't turn on with the switch. It's just a momentary switch.

My comp setup is a little different than most, gratuitous pics to show it off.