3 Ways to Build a Faraday Cage
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- This video shows three ways that you can build cheap but effective Faraday cages. These could help you protect important electronics from an EMP (electromagnetic pulse).
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Would cellular phone signals be blocked by an effective faraday cage?
FC won't work.. It might even amplify the EMP. Only Lead works and that's the real reason they are trying to restrict our access to it.
Remember if 1 EMP goes off odds are a second one will go off. To make sure they got all the backup devices that people will take out and use. so if you're not using it, always put it back in its storage containers.
Also you should hide them and keep it secret!!! So people don't kill you and steal your electronics.
Question: Can we encase a boxed 2 burner Coleman stove in large EMP bags? Will it be protected against EMP. Got multiple faraday cages done a year ago. Tks.
my family already thinks im bonkers for prepping. now having trashcan emp's full of equipment makes them think ive completely lost my mind. it aint easy living in a higher level of comprehension.
chance favors the prepared mind
you do you. it's your life.
They will be the first ones to come to you when everything goes down😮
When they come around trying to extort you, tell them you lost everything in a boating incident.
You’re a legend
Hey, JR! I'm a 54yo woman, trying to prepare to take care of my elderly mother and myself when SHTF. I followed your instructions for the metal can faraday cage. It works perfectly!!! I put my phone in it & closed it up. It went straight to vm when a friend tried to call me. My solar generator fits great in it, along with many other things. I've made up a smaller can for quick access to LED flashlights and lanterns in the event of a power outage. Thank you so much!!!! If I can do this, ANYONE can!
Just signed up for a local HOA Solar Education Session. Want to see if my bases are covered. Hope they are.
How do I keep my solar power station charged if it is always in a faraday cage?
Just make a faraday closet, shed or room big enough to store all your electonics and equipment. You can use the items regularly and store them after use.
Do you have a video that you prefer that you can link to show us how to do this correctly?
GREAT VIDEO ...I would only add a few moisture absorbers inside those containers!
NOTE. Power tool batteries have circuit boards in them. If the board gets damaged the battery is trashed. So you may want to put several tool batteries in there.
Part of my homesteading setup I plan to turn my old barn into a massive Faraday cage so I can park my truck inside it.
I’ve also seen things you can install into your vehicle to protect your electrical system from a shockwave.
I bought a 40' shipping container to park my razor in. Also gives me plenty of space for a solar array.
I got a old jeep just for a emp attack
@KimberlynSowles Cops and the feds got them on their rigs
@@StoicThrower Does an f150 fit in a container?
I use Danish butter cookie tins with my HD back ups in cardboard sleeves.
Not just for sewing kits anymore!!!
Small potato chip bags are great for small stuff. I tested this with my phone, no signal, no ringy dingy
so did Sarah Conner
Built my first metal trashcan Faraday cage and wrapped my solar panel boxes in 4 layers of heavy duty aluminum foil, was a good day. Going for some ammo boxes tomorrow and maybe one more trashcan and get all my solar battery stuff, cell phones, I even have an Android tablet and old phone loaded up with Survival PDFs/Books, gotta keep all that from frying! THANKS for this Video, exactly what I and I suspect the country needs, with some much crazy ramping up these days, just hope our luck holds, not sure I'm ready for what comes next!
How are you covering the venting? It's not air-tight do to exhaust the rear and or sides.
Anyone know??
Brother, it sounds like what I really need is an EMP Shed! Cool video, thanks. God bless y’all!
If ya gotta go big, then get one of those Conex containers, They are pretty Cheap Nowadays, and they can be cut down and welded together in all kinds of configurations. And they have a heavy Duty Door. Carry on.
The simplest way is to reuse a broken microwave oven to store your sensitive electronics. And it makes it much easier to access.
Great idea!
Genius Son.
Unplugged first?
@@lindasophiasworth Yes broken and preferably cut the power cord as well.
@@lindasophiasworth genius
Never thought I'd be here, but the conversation keeps getting brought up more and more now a days
You are not cheap. YOU ARE INTELLIGENT!! :)
I made the trash can farday cage a couple of years ago. However, since then I got the Delta Pro & Panels, and what a great idea you presented here! Turning their boxes into faraday Cages, WOW! Excellent & way more affordable than what's on the market for larger equipment. Thank you so much!!!❤
Great job!
That's what we are doing.
You might be surprised to know a faraday cage doesn't necessarily require a complete metal enclosure with metal seals as long as there is a conductive metal skeleton completely surrounding the object(s) you're trying to protect. Electricity is magnetically attracted to any conductive metal with silver being at the top of the list. Aluminum is your best bet as well cheapest. What you have demonstrated here is excellent. I've seen it tested-- plus I built one very similar to yours by isolating the items in a non-conductive container, tape it up with aluminum tape and it's good to go.
Thank you so much for this advice. It is such a relief to know one can make these things instead of paying unaffordable prices for ready made.
Thank you for presenting the information in a simple yet practical way: the idea of popping a light inside the container to check for holes was inspired! I'd been thinking of using an old metal filing cabinet as my faraday cage - boxing up everything I want to save in their own cardboard boxes, then sealing all the gaps with aluminium tape, and finally wrapping the whole lot in aluminium foil - but I think I'm going splash out on a few metal bins instead (ammo cases are surprisingly hard to find here in Blighty). Thank you again.
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thanks. Good idea about the light source inside the trash can!
Thank you!
@@diypreppertvhi 77
Higher frequency signals can get through smaller openings, that's why the NOAA weather radio failed with the lid on, but the Cellphone was still in communication until you sealed those openings with foils layers. I'd think to connect your can to an earth ground would improve the function more.
for EMP / ZeroRF containers always earth ground even if you have to put a 8-10' copper rod into the ground and attach a 16ga wire to your can.
@@vultureTX001 Thanks for the tip
@@vultureTX001
What if you live on a granite slab ?
Thx😊
@@vultureTX001I was thinking the same thing, great idea
So let me ask a question.
Does an emp pass through soil and if so how deep?
Could you store things underground?
Thank you for demonstrating the use ammo cans. I have a dozen of them that I can now use for a faraday cage. Keep it up.
I always use my small faraday bags but will likely have to invest or DIY in something like this. Thanks for sharing JR. Cheers from Alberta!
Thank you!
JR... Excellent video. Ordered the Aluminum Foil Tape. Appreciate the way you articulate the instructions and make easy to follow and understand. Keep up the good work!
Thank you John!
you always bring info to the next level, man. Thank you for this very helpful video!!
For my metal trash cans, I first just put everything in a heavy duty yard bag and then just lower it into the can. I can put another one on top of it. Easy to pull everything out and reload items this way.
A plastic bag would not provide enough electrical attenuation to protect your items.
By far the best DIY faraday can video on the internet.
Just don't forget to put things back into an EMP safe spot after using. The likelihood of more EMP's even weeks, months or years later is very high. Better always have 2 of each item you protect.
2 is 1 and 1 is none. Truth!!
I would bet even hours or days later.
Pulse duration is on hours, not weeks, months.
@@markwest7258 doubtfull...
Oh my goodness having solar panels that are extra is a blessing. Most people don't have what they need for a regular power outage let alone and EMP
WE DID IT AND IT WORKED! Thank you so much for the great instruction. We did the trash can method and made room for our cell phones, lap tops, solar generator and even more. I just did the tin foil gasket. We tried calling my cell several times and it actually blocked the signal. Happy October 4th everyone. I for one am not trusting what is really happening.
Good effort!! The comfort of having that portable power station..just awesome
Thanks for showing us how to easily make a faraday cage. My phone still rang inside the cage until I added the heavy duty foil around the top edge. Now it works perfect!
Great Video, JR! Love how thorough/detailed you are -- without needless filler -- and that you gave us multiply options. Take care and be well, Mate.
Thank you Richard!
I have been looking for a video this clear!!! Thank you! Best on the net😊😊
Thank you I have an Eco Flow Delta. This video is perfect for me.
You could use a 55 gallon metal drum with a locking lid. Where I live in the Beaumont TX area you can get them for $25.00. They are almost new. Give a lot of space and I use mine as a Faraday cage.
Thanks for sharing! Im in tx as well. Where can I get one??
YES YES YES, this is awesome, thanks! I was trying to cram stuff in some small faraday bags and I have a large 4Patriots battery backup, a ton of panels, hand crank radio's, some Ham and CB radio's and the bags just were NOT cutting it, thanks for the video, very help!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Another alternative is the emf fabric. More expensive but I’m sewing up different sized packs from one roll of several yards. Just a thought for larger items
Me too! Invested in 2 Patriot 4 units & a smaller solar gen. In Addition to 3 Behring locking cans. Decided to go big with a 2 shelf steel storage cabinet. Big fun family project. Followed all instructions X 2. Tested & it seems to work. All solar gens, small electronics, appliances, cables, back up gadgets fit nicely. Hope it works as purposed. Fingers crossed. That’s all we can do.
I just did the metal garbage can cage! It bloody works!!! I sat next to it with my cell phone inside and called it with my landline. Nothing! And went straight to vx mail!! Thank you very much for your ingenuity!!!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Greetings from the land of ice and snow (middle of Alaska) 😎☕️🥶 To funny lol! I saw the galvanized can in one of your videos, and built one this past Sunday. I used faraday tape to cover the inside sections where handles were attached. I also rolled the cardboard too. 😎👍👊
Nice!
LOVE THIS VIDEO THANK YOU FOR TEACHING US HOW TO MAKE A FARADAY CAGE .GOD BLESSYOU AND YOURS💕💕💕
Thankyou. This all sounds very useful and if nothing else I believe that you have helped others have some peace of mind about such an eventuality. My Regards Mr. Dominic James Austin. P.S. I am one whom thinks that there is more good about the internet than bad.
I've got many of the ammo box style you displayed, that i stored my LP collection in. I've also got many more of 4 more other ammo box styles and 3 garbage cans a while back. I have the EMP Shirlds on my two vehicles and 3 family members and a spare house version. I've got 22 Metal DVD Drawer pods from defunct Family Video used for CDs, Films, Electronics and Tools. I've learned I have some sanding to do on some of my ammo boxes. They have military paint from past ammo stock, that are not safe for food. I paid $5 each per ammo box 35 years ago I'm using as many ideas I find. from sites like yours to fortify my containers. Those Large size Aluminum boxes from Costco are handy, for many things.Thanks for the tips I've added from you.. 12/16/2023
About the top gasket for the ammo can, you can use a length of stainless wrapped toilet feed line as your gasket, it just needs to be long enough to go all the way around the inside continuously and be stitched together with some fine copper wire to keep the metal Continuous. on the trashcan, you can sandblast the top inside of the lid and the top edge of the can to remove any residue of oil that is used in the manufacturing. Good Tips! carry on.
For larger equipment, you could use metal roofing or siding corrugated steel and weld up a big enough box. 👍
Thanks for commenting Eric!
@@MR-nl8xr the theory is if the metal container is sealed from the phone radio waves it is sealed, but that is not really true. To accurately test you would need two radios attenuated at 462 to 467 mhz. One inside and one outside. If you can't receive through your faraday cage, it is good. An EMP, though upwards to 1 ghz, but only the high end frequencies (100s mhz) can couple into small electronics. So you need the 462/467 range. The more layers of shielding the better. 👍
@@MR-nl8xr yes it does..look it up. Megahertz is the same measurement for waves such as sound and electromagnetic radiation. We are talking about keeping the range of around 100 mhtz away from your electronics witch will fry the components. Electromagnetic radiation travels in waves that range from very long radio waves to very short gamma waves. Look it up. You asked how a phone could be used in a u metal container to see if it would protect devices from electromagnetic pulse and I told you it can't..then I told you what can and you argue out of ignorance. You could also use an EMF meter that you read standard EMF signals off your computer or microwave stove or power lines. 😐
@@MR-nl8xr it is not high voltage that an EMP sends, it is an electromagnetic field. do your research.
@@MR-nl8xr go do your research....a good place for you to start is at NASA...read anatomy of an electromagnetic wave....then research actual test the government did years ago on electromagnetic waves and shielding.
YOU ARE SO INSPIRING I MUST MAKE ONE FOR MY NEW BLUETTI EB3A AND 68WATT SOLAR PANEL ....HUGS FROM SCOTLAND 🤗😀
Thanks for watching!
And SW Florida!!
All new to this end of prepping. Thanks for this info.
Big Fan of your channel for a wbile now.
So have been working on a 40’ shipping container
Almost done. Pretty simple just BIG. Looks like all is good at this point. A little welding & ALOT Aluminum foil rolled for the doors. Contact points ground down to bare metal OH & a bunch of copper braid straps all tied into a multi radial network of grounding rods. Just got tired of fooling with little cans & such. Fingers crossed !!!
Thanks for commenting Eric!
I salute you preppers. You gie hope whereas some do not. You won't be out marauding and thieving. The more preppers the better it is for mankind. The children of preppers have the best chance living.
Very well presented video, thank you!
Thank you for the demonstration 👍
May 2024, and your video has not lost its relevance. Quite the contrary, I would say. Thanks for your advice. My trash and everything else is ordered. Afterwards, a little tinkering and it will be ok. But... it's fascinating to see all these TH-camrs telling us what to do with full shelves of objects behind them that will be unusable during the coming crisis.
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO. I HAVE WORRIED ABOUT THE SOLAR EVENT AND HAD NO IDEA HOW TO MAKE A FARIDA CAGE FOR MY SOLAR GENERATORS AND SOLAR PANELS. PLUS SMALL ITEMS THAT NEED PROTECTION.
GOD BLESS YOU
Jr great video throwing in my two cents on the last cage for the solar panels but some kind of shoe or a runner on the bottom so the foil does not rip or tear if you move it. Now I have a project for this weekend I will do a metal can like you did yours. Thanks for the idea.
Thanks Billy!
Be sure to add in a ground wire. If one of your cages eat an emp and you don't have it grounded, death or serious injury could occur to the next one who touches it when all that caught energy is expelled.
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COULD ACT AS A CAPACITOR?
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How do I do that if I live in a third story apt.?
Can an oven, washing machine and dryer tumblers, an old fridge work as well?
Awesome video very informative and thanks for sharing!!!
Great tips! Thank you.
I have the metal trash can Faraday cage already but didnt add foil around the inside lid yet because I want access but I will add foil and test with a light inside too. Awsome advices in this video. I bought 2 Faraday bags GoDark for my Nintendo Switch and my phone when I'm not home
My solar generator is too big to fit in the can. I put the can upside down onto the genny. It's in my basement the rim sitting on concrete. It was the only way to cover the genny.
thanks JR I was wondering about these Faraday cages on the cheap lol....
thanks for all the great videos
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Ive been using 45 gallon drums with a leaver lock lid. Cardboard lined, change gasket to EMP type. Making another one this week. Easy to come and go from these drums. I have two gas generators in one, A complete solar system in an other, I store any thing that could be damaged in these. I have EMP pouches for communication radios when not in use.
i never thought of putting a light inside my metal barrel to check for holes great idea...
This is a fantastic video. Thanks for sharing this info.
Great prepps 🎉❤!
Genius! Thank you!
Such a great video!
Good stuff, thanks!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Thank you !! Great video !!! Appreciate you much!
I was just eyeing xxl faraday bags for the ecoflow 160w solar panels
Thank you..great tips!
You can buy galvanized roofing valley tin in many widths and roll lengths might be something to think about. Say for panels, pop rivet , seal then metal tape. Just a thought.
This is so clever and very helpful! Thank you!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great ideas.. thank you.
Ammo can faraday box is perfect for my mid 80's pre chip vehicle. Distributor cap, coil, fuses, cable harness, spark plugs all fit with room to spare.
None of the items mentioned above have micro electronics. They a safe from an EMP with no protection.
I've used some old Christmas tins that I used to use for decoration.
If you are wrapping a box with foil I think a easy way is to use some spray adhesive to lay the foil directly 😉
Super 77 spay adhesive is great
It has to be conductive to work
@clbooth3 I don't know what you talking about. Te conductor is the foil not the glue.
@@joeyanglada1275 the glue is under the foil correct?!?
Tell me you have conductive glue.
Without it the glue becomes an insulator.
Wow!
TY, for GREAT IDEAS!
Thanks Guys for info In the comments section too!
Thanks for watching!
I thought about a Faraday cage but then again if we have an EMP blast it will take out all systems leaving a computer and cell phone worthless. I think a CB radio might be a better option. However I think building one for the items he stored in there is brilliant and I never even thought about those items needing protection. Thanks, great video.
Great video, great advice.
Thank you Aaron!
I have 2 Delta 2’s and an extra battery to protect. I still have the original panel box.
Thanks good video 👍
Thanks for watching!
Those bags electronics come in , shiny metic good for protection. Putting into a plastic sealable box good too
Thank you for your inspirational ideas. They definitely come into great use in this day & age. I think alot of people will be caught off guard if the inevitable happens. They'll be lost, confused and extremely upset relying on our govt. at that moment, but they forget about the important things that need to be done now, to be prepaired right now before an EMP happens. We all need to keep ourselves self-sufficient & operational, its all going to be more valuable after an EMP. Most will be cought up in their day to day living right now while the rest of us will do the small important things one at a time in order to maintain some sort of normalcy in living through desperate times. Scary, but true I think. As of doing this, we must keep ourselves protected in more ways than one, including self protection (self preservation). The way this world is headed its causing alot of anxiety in every govt around the world including most of its citizens. I hope we dont witness it in our lifetime including my children or grand-children. My mother taught us to be survivalists when we were young and she told me before she past away last month that she knew we were all capable of living in the backwoods taking care of ourselves and our family. Peace everyone! Good planning and looking out for yourselves if your interest are about survivablity in apocalyptic times.... Good luck! Jim~Massachusetts, USA 🇺🇸
whats more important is to store hardware reelated to survie during the blackouts . most of these electronics are going to be useless any ways as the cellular towers and transmitters will more than likely be knocked out during the Emp... hand tools of every type you can get . tools made from good quality steel and wood built to endure.. commodities that will have a good long storage life span along with supplies to endure the weather , ect. yes surval will be the key and having the tools to do it will be a neccessary thing to make it during the hard time ...and last of all get material written in books for info..on everything you think is important to teaching and learning.. i wouldnt count on the internet being a viable source of information during these EMP storms ..
Cheers mate great video.
I will be building this asap for my gear💪🇺🇸👍
Me too
Great tips
It's only a matter of time before we need all this. Thank you for the information.
Huge thanks
Great info. Thank you.
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great video ty
for heavy items, roll onto lid, put box over top, instead of lifting into box, good video my friend, thx
Thank you.
One thing about using metal repair tape is the glue on the back side , the sticky side will sometimes prevent a good seal . I use alcohol to remove the glue from the center of the tape to ensure metal to metal contact .
Good video JR
Thank you Michael!
I just covered a whole small bedroom, floor to ceiling, with aluminum foil. Many layers. Alot of foil but it is done. Phone doesn’t ring in there.
EXCELLENT! THANK YOU
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
WOW! I still say willie nillie...great video
Thank You so much!
You’re welcome!
Great video, thanks
New sub.
saw your video, very informative...can you suggest a cage that can be built over the gas and electric meters to block signals sent to "turn off" the gas/electric???
I have a product that I use for electronics. It’s Titan RF faraday tape . It is actually available in different widths and lengths.
The ammo box with the tinfoil (and we used a shoe box instead of cutting cardboard) actually works and I can’t believe it! We’ve tried multiple different ways previously and no luck but this worked!! And we did sand the paint off the edges of the metal and put a phone in it and called and did not ring and went straight to voicemail
Could you wrap the original gasket on the ammo box in the foil for a seal/connection? And I might have missed it but do you add desiccant to prevent internal corrosion? Even a sock with oatmeal will keep it dry inside but store-bought is better.