Re: Bulk erase methods



bigcat@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> Hi
>
> What methods can be used to bulk erase a lot of floppies? I dont have
> one of those nice big electromagnets, and was wondering if anything
> else to hand could be used. I presume 2 seconds in a microwave with a
> load to prevent sparking is too risky, though I should try one.
>
> Cant think of anything else that causes a strong enough mag field...
> any ideas?
>
> NT

There is no magnetic field in a microwave oven, just microwaves.
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