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[–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago

A few times, sure, but eventually it's gonna burn up. It's ignition temp is only 482 Fahrenheit, low even for wood, compared to milk jug plastic at 650 F or glass at 2550 F. Dielectric Heating is known to reach higher temperatures very quickly but unevenly.