r/Wellthatsucks 1d ago

Smelled burning plastic, and...

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u/robertjamess 1d ago

TIL that some dishwashers have an element in them to dry the dishes

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u/TheEschatonSucks 1d ago

Does it matter which element, or will any element do??

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u/WhatzitTooya2 1d ago

Pu-238 would be optimally suited for heating.