Magnetron info. - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

vinrads · 14th Oct 2017, 10:59 am

The Philips Microwave model AVM914/AV has just packed up! The magnatron is short to earth, cannot complain though, it must be twenty or thirty years old.

No luck with search on Ebay. The customer didn't want it repairing, so I fitted a new magnetron It's lasted all this time. The number on the magnatron is AM723. I need to know is there an equivalent.

Thanks, Mick.

frankmcvey · 14th Oct 2017, 12:41 pm

Hi, Mick,

There is an AM723 on Ebay. Very expensive with postage...

Bit cheaper on Partshub.

Cheers,

Frank

Boater Sam · 14th Oct 2017, 3:57 pm

I used to deal with AWI of Newport Isle of Wight. If they are still going I am sure they can fix you up at a sensible cost.

G8UWM-MildMartin · 14th Oct 2017, 6:55 pm

www.magsells.co.uk list type MSM723 (for £43 +post +VAT) as equivalent to the same types as the AWI AM723.
They are at Newport Road, Cowes, Isle Of Wight.
I wonder if they are connected to AWI.

Nickthedentist · 14th Oct 2017, 11:08 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by G8UWM-MildMartin

I wonder if they are connected to AWI.

Apparently yes: https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...85&postcount=8

G8UWM-MildMartin · 15th Oct 2017, 2:28 am

Ah, that does indeed explain it. And the rest of the thread containing it is informative.
Thanks.

vinrads · 16th Oct 2017, 9:47 am

Thank's for all the info, just ordered one from AWI. Fast and friendly service. Mick.

Boater Sam · 16th Oct 2017, 10:01 am

I thought AWI would be the best bet, used them for years before we stopped servicing.
Microwave oven parts used to be expensive, now you can buy a cheap oven for the cost of a magnetron but the old ovens were more reliable.

Nickthedentist · 16th Oct 2017, 10:17 am

Er, but AWI have closed. Presumably you meant Magsells, Mick?

14th Oct 2017, 10:59 am	#1
vinrads Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK. Posts: 3,762	Magnetron info. The Philips Microwave model AVM914/AV has just packed up! The magnatron is short to earth, cannot complain though, it must be twenty or thirty years old. No luck with search on Ebay. The customer didn't want it repairing, so I fitted a new magnetron It's lasted all this time. The number on the magnatron is AM723. I need to know is there an equivalent. Thanks, Mick.

14th Oct 2017, 12:41 pm	#2
frankmcvey Rest in Peace Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Cottesmore, East Midlands, UK. Posts: 858	Re: Magnetron info. Hi, Mick, There is an AM723 on Ebay. Very expensive with postage... Bit cheaper on Partshub. Cheers, Frank

14th Oct 2017, 3:57 pm	#3
Boater Sam Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Middlewich, Cheshire, UK. & Winter in the Philippines. Posts: 3,897	Re: Magnetron info. I used to deal with AWI of Newport Isle of Wight. If they are still going I am sure they can fix you up at a sensible cost.

14th Oct 2017, 6:55 pm	#4
G8UWM-MildMartin Heptode Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 827	Re: Magnetron info. www.magsells.co.uk list type MSM723 (for £43 +post +VAT) as equivalent to the same types as the AWI AM723. They are at Newport Road, Cowes, Isle Of Wight. I wonder if they are connected to AWI. Last edited by G8UWM-MildMartin; 14th Oct 2017 at 7:03 pm.

15th Oct 2017, 2:28 am	#6
G8UWM-MildMartin Heptode Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 827	Re: Magnetron info. Ah, that does indeed explain it. And the rest of the thread containing it is informative. Thanks.

16th Oct 2017, 9:47 am	#7
vinrads Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK. Posts: 3,762	Re: Magnetron info. Thank's for all the info, just ordered one from AWI. Fast and friendly service. Mick.

16th Oct 2017, 10:01 am	#8
Boater Sam Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Middlewich, Cheshire, UK. & Winter in the Philippines. Posts: 3,897	Re: Magnetron info. I thought AWI would be the best bet, used them for years before we stopped servicing. Microwave oven parts used to be expensive, now you can buy a cheap oven for the cost of a magnetron but the old ovens were more reliable.

16th Oct 2017, 10:17 am	#9
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,846	Re: Magnetron info. Er, but AWI have closed. Presumably you meant Magsells, Mick?