Re: Bulk erase methods






bigcat@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

>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?

Radio shack VHS tape demagnetizer. Cheap and effective.

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