RID-O-RAT Homemade Electronic Pest Control Device

This is my homemade rat zapper that I was forced to make a while back because I had a problem with 2 rats that found their way into our home, chewed up expensive HD cables and electrical wires, as well as plastic water lines causing hundreds of dollars in damage. Normally, I would chose not to kill the rats because I grew up with many Gerbils as pets, but when you have highly destructive rats, which are very smart, you must kill them to put an end the problem. Most people cannot afford to throw hard earned money away repairing extensive damage caused by rats. The device uses the high voltage joule thief circuit(shown in a video that I uploaded to my channel), to charge up 2 high voltage capacitors which I removed from an old CRTV. The power supply is (1) Li-Ion 18650 cylindrical battery which is charged by a simple 300mA circuit. The circuit tapers off charging current as the voltage nears the maximum voltage of 4.18V. Also included is a simple battery voltage indicator. This circuit uses a "lower" voltage(450-500V) at high current, compared to the devices sold in stores which use very high voltage(5,000V+) at a lower current. Both are deadly.
*Link to HV joule thief video (Keep in mind this video was uploaded WAY back when I uploaded only a few videos to KZbin just for the hell of it):
• High Voltage Joule Thief
If you cannot make a HV Joule Thief as shown in the video above, DC power supplies are available. Visit the link below. Output up to 450VDC(Cheaper than Ebay). Be warned, the output is deadly, and I do not encourage anyone to duplicate this device. Duplicate the device shown in this video at your own risk. You accept full responsibility for any injuries or deaths resulting from the use/misuse of this device.
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Link to simplified schematic:
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Links to items mentioned in the schematic:
*Low battery indicator 1S-8S
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*18650 Holder
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*18650 one cell charger
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*Samsung 18650 battery
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*Battery charging board
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*WARNING: This is a very dangerous/DEADLY device. This device is meant for educational purposes only. Making this device, or misusing this device can result in bodily injury or death. Make and use at your own risk. I do not recommend anyone making this device. You assume full responsibility.*
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[@Lasaro7499]

Stop the yapping and show a mouse get zapped.

[@electronicsNmore]

Not worth posting an execution. I don't know if you saw a video on YT where a guy made a beautiful aluminum sculpture by pouring molten aluminum into a Red ant(Fire ant) mound. You need to see how he was brutally attacked in the comment section. LOL There are some sick, twisted people out there. Red ants, which bite people and animals feet causing pain, swelling, and even allergic reactions to the venom, they're worried about.

[@69NOMAN69]

aww they are just a bunch of pussies! lets see some kills!

[@frankbrady8015]

What a tedious damn DINK ! STFU and show the rat !

[@MrPiratebrain]

Click bate, I will never come back to this channel.

[@BenjaminGoose]

If you want to watch animals being killed there are plenty videos elsewhere online.

[@guineafowl8029]

I think there’s a grain of truth in some of the rude comments on here. We spent twelve mintues watching you demonstrate a plastic box with some switches on it. What you said was very interesting, but it would have been better if you’d gone through a schematic.

[@j14152]

Agree. What's the point of this video?

[@lorraimclean1735]

IM assuming he’s selling not telling (the schematic)

[@loughkb]

I used wood to separate electrodes in a sensor once. I discovered that over time, the wood absorbed enough moisture out of the air that it's resistance began to drop significantly and started tripping the sensor circuit. If you're using this in a humid area, you might start to lose charge overnight due to the moisture in the wood.

[@electronicsNmore]

That surely can happen, but I have not had any problems. Use rubber or acrylic pads under the large wood section, and place a piece of plastic between the small block of wood and large block. Bolt the small block to the large section using a nylon bolt. Problem will be avoided.

[@TexasTrez]

it would be awesome to see it in action

[@rwind656]

Thanks very much for the idea. We have squirrels getting into our engine compartments, chewing wires and connectors. After two cars (newer with soy insulation on wires, attracting them) were discovered damaged in a week, we made sure to always put the cars in the garage at night. But we have had to use the garage for other things during the day, and have been parking it outside - always careful to make sure we brought them both inside at night. Then, we found one of those same cars with wiring damaged yet again a week ago. Barely got that repaired, have had to not set cars out on the driveway even during the day for this week, and last night we discovered extensive damage on a 30year old vehicle. Guess they've gotten into a habit. :( We're repairing the fourth time now and determined to stop this damage. We actually have an electric fence charger, maybe we'll just use that and give them some shocks. It was figuring out the platform that had me stumped this time. I think we can come up with a variation that will fit in the latest engine compartment where they've been trying to nest. In the deep past, we had those tall cylindrical bird feeders with metal perches. The squirrels would climb the metal pole onto the top of the feeder (metal) and hang down to hold onto the bottom perch, then scoop seed out and empty the whole feeder in a matter of seconds onto the ground and go feast at their leisure. We connected the same electric fence charger to the top of the feeder and the bottom perch -- way too tall for any birds around our area to stretch across the terminals -- and the squirrels would get a good shock, fall off onto the ground, sit there about 10 seconds and go away. They're smart, didn't take long to learn not to hang from our feeders.

[@electronicsNmore]

Using an electric fence charger should definitely scare them off. Thanks for watching!

[@tectalabyss]

Another very useful how to. Thank you has always keep the videos coming. All the best. Bobby

[@electronicsNmore]

Thanks Bobby

[@wildcoyote34]

this is a very good video , i love the way you explained how this works ,,i'm not the greatest with electronics but you explained it very well so even i could understand it ,, and have since made my own version of this device ,,mine is an ALL in 1 unit with the charge controller and batteries in one unit ,and the electrode plates are in a box covered so none of my cats or dogs can get to them ,,and it works extremely well , it charges to almost 700 volts

[@vows2sweden]

well...you almost talked us all to death.....

[@electronicsNmore]

Well, that's what you have to do if people want to know exactly how it was made. :-)

[@vickifeisty]

You're very knowledgeable and thank heavens I took some electronics courses, lol! I was able to follow a good amount of what you were talking about. You thought of everything thing down to safety. Pretty awesome in my opinion.

[@davidfarmer2049]

Vows2Sweden, there is no need to be rude. As the gent said some explanation useful.

[@oc_villain3833]

+Krypto Analyst he ended up burning up his house !

[@FreeHKer]

Does it actually work? Prove it. Playing it back at 2x speed still took forever.

[@evahle]

Excellent video. Sounds like fun! Thanks.

[@electronicsNmore]

Thank You for watching!

[@tomcondon6169]

I read some comments, anyone who have had rat issues no doubt get a perverse pleasure seeing rats eradicated. But, for someone who needs to eradicate vermin, the kill videos are of no use. I have a concept, and I will show it in action once I get it working. It doesn't need to kill, just temporarily incapacitate. It can't discharge and have to be charged the next day. I have a great capacitor story. We were dismantling a pole top capacitor bank, (3 phase 12,000 volts), at the Levi's manufacturing site downtown San Francisco in the '80s. A load break hot stick was supposed to be used, but boys will be boys, we used a standard switch stick opening cut outs. The first phase when it opened Drew an arc as big around as a Foster's beer can, and it snaked like a dragon. There was a loud hum as it opened, and it let out a loud bang like a cannon going off. The second phase was like the first, maybe slightly smaller, and the third phase didn't even make an arc. We then waited for the capacitor to equalize, shorted it out to be sure it was dead, rigged it with the hard line from a line truck, unbolted it and let it to the ground.

[@electronicsNmore]

The dislikes are all from viewers that enjoy watching videos showing torture or death. YT seems to be drawing in a bigger crowd of these people.

[@ronniepirtlejr2606]

A good rat is a dead rat that has not been poisoned,. That way it will NOT harm any other animal that eats it afterwards. You can still feed the dead rat to coyotes, possums or skunks and keep poison out of the food chain. I think it's a great trap!👍

[@lugas4270]

Hi, I'm interested and have some question about the schematic and the HV joule thief. Where can I contact you? thank you

[@eugenemorrill7009]

Terriffic ! I wouldn't want to be mr. rat when he comes snooping around. Damn good instructions too.

[@greggrimsley5337]

This is exactly what I'm looking for. I tried to open the link for the schematic to the control panel, but the link is no longer available. Can you please update the link? I would be interested in purchasing a control unit from you if you could make one for me. Please let me know. Thanks in advance.

[@jay7264]

Nice it sounds like a disposable camera capacitor when discharged

[@wntu4]

I never knew there were Ohm meters that went so high. Cool.

[@electronicsNmore]

Hi there. Yes, many dmm's have high ranges. I uploaded a product review on one. Check it out. Thanks for watching!

[@ec-jf1fc]

No rats were harmed or injured in the making of this video.

[@electronicsNmore]

Correct

[@darylwizzard]

Good thing I read the reply, so I won't waste time watching it

[@BMPR0DUCTl0NS]

Where do I get the transformer or the zapper box??? Please help me find out where

[@tomosborn7974]

Any possibility of obtaining a schematic of your zapper design? We are contending with a persistent roof rat problem, and it's difficult to lure them into the commercial zappers. No other DIY designs I've found here or elsewhere incorporate the safety features that yours does.

[@electronicsNmore]

I made this video a long time ago. Definitely place heavy metal mesh screens over your plumbing vent pipes.

[@tomosborn7974]

@@electronicsNmore My guess is the most likely ingress/egress is gaps in concrete roof tiles. Taking care of that is on my list. I've eliminated the rats that had been frequenting the framing area (not a human-accessible attic), and am now battling them in the yard to try and keep the numbers down. Anyway, if you ever have the time to work out your design schematic, I'd be very grateful. Sorry about the idiot youtube commenters. It's common throughout youtube, no matter the subject area. It's why I seldom read very far into comments sections any more.

[@fabianvanesseyung-boekhoud5013]

Great Device. What about a timed circuit that allows detection of the discharge and automatically recharges the system for next kill. Pending the next version.

[@electronicsNmore]

Actually came up with a better, simpler design. Coming out soon. :-)

[@augiedoggie8814]

Send it to Shawn Woods to test out on mouse trap Monday.A schematic and list/cost of materials would be useful.

[@electronicsNmore]

I have a very good non lethal electronic trap being uploaded soon. :-)

[@jonlaury1]

Great vid. But I need the LoVo version because of pets & grandkids. Was unable to find the schematic you mentioned was on your website , video description area. Could you post a link? Thanks.

[@jonlaury1]

@ John Burnaby, or anybody else have the link?

[@mikerodriguez5795]

Did you remove the schematic for the "Rid-O-Rat"

[@joelrggizmo1373]

Can it be wired directly to a constant power source?

[@mrimrantariq]

hey man wow you are very talented man I have seen list of you updated videos great work now for this device I didn't find and video how to make this the link didn't explain all. I have serious issue with big rats I have poisoned them but didn't get rid of them I hope this will help me plz plz upload video of its making and some pictures of inside

[@power-max]

Nice build. Have you killed anything with it yet? Also , are you using a full wave bridge rectifier on the output of the boost converter? (the more proper term for a joule thief) It is probably a good idea to add protection to the 18650 battery so that you do not discharge it over 3V. Also, make sure not to charge it over 4.20 volts, lipos hate it when they are overcharged. By allowing the voltage to get lower than that, you risk damaging it. Also, have you considered using a quad comparator package to make a LED charge indicator? I showed a version of this using op amps instead in my tutorial on series and parallel circuits!

[@electronicsNmore]

Yes, a couple rats. Not a full wave, just a single uf4007 diode on one leg of the output. More efficient if I did use a full wave. The voltage indicator was made years ago when I did not have all my parts at hand. It is crude, but definitely serves its purpose. The battery voltage cannot rise above 4.18V, but I can go lower than 3v. :-) You can buy small PC boards for single Li-Ion batteries for very little money on Ebay.

[@power-max]

electronicsNmore Did you actually construct the charging circuitry for the 18650? You state it is 300mA, I assume you have made a simple current mirror or current source/sink with a 4.18V zener diode or similar across the battery or something along those lines, if you actually made it. Thats probably the direction I would have gone for small lipos. Larger ones, like 18650's, I would have probably took the guts out of el cheapo charger.

[@electronicsNmore]

This circuit here works like a charm. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6awhZmilq-dr9k

[@power-max]

Thats seems like a far better solution then my hacked solution, lol, although the current limiting on it seems a bit crude! Seems like a low side NPN transistor, when it 'sees' more than 0.6V on the base, relative to the emitter, it pulls the LED and the adj pin on the regulator low, and causes the current to be limited. I would have prefered an op amp with higher gain and tighter regulation to do the same thing on the high side, but I can see that working fine. (Especially if you are charging at a 0.5C nominal or less.) What you said near the end about the possibility of cells becoming unbalanced, thats why when it come to the huge >1KW Lipo batteries used for drones, that they have a 'balance' connector. It make sure that each and every cell in series gets equal charge, so that way all of them are stressed equally and one does not overcharge or undercharge.

[@yp1705]

can you make a video of what an emp is. cause and effect

[@tubeDude48]

who's music are you playing at the beginning? -- At 2:50V You mention 60V. Just an FYI- At 48V, you still will get a whooping shock! Used in commercial Electronics.

[@pikaonyoutube2139]

love it thanks

[@electronicsNmore]

Glad you liked the video!

[@pierresgarage2687]

Hi, one rat a night, that's a start.... Nice device...

[@lorraimclean1735]

Would this work on underground grubs (which attack underground veges eg sweet potatoes carrots etc)

[@alexazar2990]

Awsome! Thx! Hey Do you buy any chance have the schematics for it? I know it is simple to you but it would be very helpful. THanks again

[@electronicsNmore]

+Azar jan Hi. I used the High Voltage Joule Thief circuit shown on my channel.

[@richardsandwell2285]

I suspect you could make a good charge circuit from an old camera flash, or an old 12 volt tube driver from a camping light. Just add a suitable capacitor..

[@electronicsNmore]

I have another great, and simple method which I'll show in the near future.

[@scooter313]

Lmao 🤣 how many pieces of rat are left after the possible dental work or handshake from your device?

[@electronicsNmore]

I only got to execute one before I left the Bahamas.

[@pirkhan5234]

Hi. sir can you send me the whole circuit diagram of this device , i want to make this because i have many rates in my house and they have damaged many cables and other things sir please send me as soon as possible

[@dyrreunshelvin]

awe man I was expecting to see a rat 🐀 get lit up like the 4th of July... dissapointed me but nice trap

[@electronicsNmore]

At the time this video was made I didn't have anymore rats, and I also didn't want to show the execution because I'd have to deal with countless viewers saying how horrible it was. Be sure to check out my extensive video playlists for other great videos of interest to you, rate thumbs up, and share my channel with others. Thank You

[@geojor]

thank you...

[@mangravy2000]

Nice work. My concern is you'll miss out on others roaming around. If they see a dead mate laying there won't they stay away? Also, if it was plugged into a wall outlet you could kill a whole bunch. Place it up high over a trash can so when they die they fall into the trash can and then its always ready for the next victim.

[@electronicsNmore]

Yes, I'd have to clear the dead body, and reset the device.

[@mangravy2000]

electronicsNmore - Any suggestions? links? We have 4ft trash cans here and I just want to hang it off of there plugged into the wall.

[@spaghappy]

Ed Floody lols

[@spaceforrentkoche271]

That's not necessarily the case.5 Look at some other KZbinr's vids. They'll walk on the dead and even eat them. You don't need to clear them. Honestly, I've seen the mice even become more comfortable with a trap after seeing other mice laying around it. The CO2-stunner trap comes to mind.

[@wildcoyote34]

ohhh you are talking about the A24 CO2 trap ,, i bought one of those and it works very well ,, and my cats,ducks and geese are safe around it

[@collinmichaelson]

Would you mind sharing a schematic for the circuitry? I need to build one of these badly, I have a nasty mouse problem going on in my house. They are chewing holes into the walls, and even the ceiling of my bathroom. I would appreciate it a lot. Even better would be a how to video. Thank you for this video.

[@collinmichaelson]

For some reason when I click on the schematic link it wont load an image. That is why I mentioned a how to video

[@shadetreetrader1135]

Would love to see the schematic for this

[@collinmichaelson]

In his full video description he has a hand drawn schematic, but it is kind of hard to read.

[@Bigshoots86]

serisouly, go to the pound and adopt some cats, I had a infestation in my attic, I tried traps, bait, poison everything, They disappeared literally over night when I released a couple cats in there, now it took me two weeks to get those cats back out of the attic. Maybe they had saved rats to feast on but they didn't eat anything for those two weeks 🤷

[@collinmichaelson]

@@Bigshoots86 yeah, I wish I had thought of that. I have moved a few times since I made that comment lol. I ended up just taking em out one at a time with an airsoft gun, until they pretty much stopped running around. I stopped having any food of any sort in my house for a while too paired with the airsoft technique. I got good with that little pistol though

[@PhattyMo]

Personally,I prefer to make the voltage limit on Li-Ion cells closer to 4.0V. I'll take the slight loss of capacity,in favor of a safer (both to you,and the cell) circuit. Also,be careful even after you discharge the caps,they have a 'memory' effect,and can 'spontaneously charge' themselves.(not really,but it appears that way.) This is caused by 'dielectric absorption'.

[@electronicsNmore]

I tend to agree. It is better to not fully charge them.

[@PhattyMo]

I think I may have mentioned that on one of your other videos. Just want people to be careful,lithium cells can get very angry if you mistreat them.

[@electronicsNmore]

My problem is not over-charging them, but over-discharging them(below 3v). You do have to be careful. That is why I have the indicator not illuminate below ~3V.

[@wayneeligur7586]

hello; can one make this to 1000 v using the same components?

[@303jagter]

Nice video, but does it really work?, Does it kill a rat? also if you leave it on can it zap more than one rat or does the rat gets stuck to the 2 grids?

[@electronicsNmore]

It works. Soon I'll show a very nice NON-LETHAL electronic device.

[@adrianador]

Hi I need that schematic diagram for this with parts list can you please help me?

[@riverrat3101]

i fell asleep twice. yak yak yak, but no tape of fried mice.

[@electronicsNmore]

I have a newer, simpler version being made. In the next video I "May" show it in action.

[@charlievalentine5295]

Can you please make one for me and I'll buy it from you ?

[@guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248]

get to the kill'n part!

[@electronicsNmore]

Too many animal rights people would be complaining.

[@ralfiasz]

+Gunther Ultrabolt Novacrunch Yeah, at least 150kV Arc!

[@jmo13322]

+Gunther Ultrabolt Novacrunch.... ok..I just wanna see sum dead nasty rats iz all. yer lil xtreme, man

[@charlesneely]

Gunther Ultrabolt Novacrunch Ya want my 12 min back,even if u didn't pay for it.

[@BenjaminGoose]

If you want to watch animals being killed there are plenty videos elsewhere online.

[@doranvee5944]

I want to see the thing in action. I want to see it zap something

[@nedcramdon1306]

Could it be made to be less lethal to humans and still effective. Or lower the current or voltage in other words.

[@electronicsNmore]

Yes, much higher voltage at a lower current

[@onepiecetvt5448]

Instead of using electrocution, go with the traditional method. Voltage may separate cells of a organism, and you would not want that happening as the blood of the rat just leaks out.

[@saveusall7673]

that scared the shit out of me good god man that was funny after i quit cussing you LOL

[@Bigshoots86]

Could I use a capacitor from a microwave and connect it to the wall via a standard plug?

[@scienticstratgies2368]

can i buy this device from you the video was good some of those links not showing nothing

[@kalle0264]

What camera are you using to recording with

[@electronicsNmore]

Ali Kasim Nothing too spectacular, a Nikon Coolpix s6800.

[@mrvreviewing8579]

Can you or someone else please tell me what that black box is called which is used in this video. I mean the black box with the red light and the on/off button. Please help me.

[@electronicsNmore]

Plastic project box

[@davidfarmer2049]

Be interested in some pointers on how to make a trap with 1860 batteries + capacitor +"bread board" circuit board. + not frying myself at the same time. Doesn't need the bells and whistles you ve got here.

[@electronicsNmore]

You can buy the cheap HV module below. That will kill them, and all you need to do is make the rat/mouse stand on 2 separated aluminum plates and trigger the device by using a pressure sensitive switch. bit.ly/2v0e7gP

[@davidfarmer2049]

NIce one.....

[@Copper101greatBlogspot101vblog]

Can you do a video of a rat getting on it. Also have you thought about making a bunch of the charging thing and selling them?

[@electronicsNmore]

I live near wooded areas very close to water, so rats are around, but luckily it has been a while since any found their way into the house. I'm too busy making other things. It would not be selling them. They are too dangerous. :-)

[@fredrutledge3628]

Everyone wants to see a dirty rat get zapped.

[@theheadrat]

Not to be confused with the Rid-a-Rat, available in stores and on line.

[@electronicsNmore]

Correct, that's why I used the letter "O".

[@Rob-kv3ry]

Maybe you could make one that kills roaches? Im sure it would have to be a faster charging cap but less volts?

[@electronicsNmore]

Not easy killing roaches. LOL

[@daxyoung579]

Hi, is tt possible to buy one from you?

[@jeffreyyeager1398]

do you have a video of the build, I need one of these. nice video.

[@electronicsNmore]

No video, but I'm working on a simple schematic to place in the video description area. Thanks for Watching!

[@electronicsNmore]

Check out the video description area. :-)

[@marmac567]

i have a video on tiktok of a rat getting 3000volts 1amp from a microwave transformer,, it flipped him over for a second ,, he is still bothering me a month after..

[@brandonedwards7166]

I wanna see it work!

[@TomNguyenalwaysfortylove]

Wouldn't a similar circuit running off a 12v battery do the same job?

[@electronicsNmore]

As long as the output is a similar voltage level with high current, or a very high voltage output(thousands of volts) at a lower current level.

[@crabrun9766]

All talk and no action, now the mouse knows how many AMPS its going to take to zap him.

[@electronicsNmore]

I didn't realize so many people enjoyed watching death on video.

[@63018488]

Any change of publishing the circuit diagram

[@electronicsNmore]

The device uses the high voltage joule thief shown on my channel. The output of that device is used to charge high voltage electrolytic capacitors.

[@hossmonkey1]

How many amps are discharged? It's not the voltage that kills, it's the amps.

[@electronicsNmore]

The capacitors store a high current, lethal charge. Because skin has resistance, the voltage must be high enough to overcome that resistance. Thanks for watching!

[@agricultureelectronics]

sir can ask for the circuit??

[@deniseweathers9807]

Good info, thanks! Where can we get the schematic for this circuit? "One shot then manual reload" needs improvement. The circuit can be designed to reload using relays and mechanical devices, then you would have the perfect mousetrap literally. !!$$$$$$$ That, and a climb system where the bait is at the top of a pyramid is a better option. Animal touches a smooth plate found there, and rolls down the incline(grids allow muscles in spasm to hold on). No carcas accumulation at the critical circuit area. You would now have a device that can be left for the weekend, and it will definitely put a dent in the rodent populationto boot.

[@electronicsNmore]

+Denise Weathers You can leave the unit plugged into an AC outlet using a wall transformer and have it charging the capacitor 24/7. Once discharged, the caps will charge right back up. Please refer to the video description area. Thanks.

[@frankadams6383]

why is this guy not a rocket scientists?

[@keiththieroff1559]

Schematic and parts list so someone knows what is in the black box !

[@TheRebelmanone]

How much current does it take to kill the rat? It is funny as a kid i tried a similar project with with just voltage from a transformer hooked to feeding plates just like you have, when it stands on the bottom it gets shocked when it goes to eat from the second plate, but my experiment indeed shocked the rat, but i came in to see, and it was gone, with burn marks where its feet was in the bottom plate(i used old pizza pan for bottom plate). It didn't kill it, i seen the shape of its feet in the pizza pan. lol

[@electronicsNmore]

I have no idea how much current, but I do know at 450-500V there is enough current stored in the capacitors to kill them. Thanks For Watching!

[@TheRebelmanone]

electronicsNmore Thank you, if i ever try it again i will use your ideal, thank you much, That is why i ended my experiment instantly when i seen it didn't kill it, i felt bad, like an immoral person causing pain and suffering because it never killed it. I thought it would kill it instantly is why i thought it would be humane, but all i did was cause it pain and suffering to it.

[@electronicsNmore]

I have seen rats killed by 120V/240v in the past. When I repaired AC condensing units, and inside electric panels. Some rats are really tough to kill, and they are very smart. If the current flows from a wet mouth to feet, they are usually done. Nothing is 100%. I really don't like killing them, because I had pet Gerbils as a kid, but they can be very destructive and cost you a lot of money. So I am forced to kill them.

[@CSSIandAssociate]

Tony Hardy your story is funny never would have thought of that. We have a mouse in the house at the moment. And yet we also have two dogs ... Still thinking hmmm....

[@CSSIandAssociate]

Tony Hardy do you recall the values of the transformer or what it was to? We have a mouse I need to get rid of. Thanks..

[@razie85]

could i use a 9v to 240v transformer instead of a toroid and run from 12v battery ?

[@electronicsNmore]

No, you cannot convert 9V to 240V(which is not high enough voltage) using a DC power source.

[@razie85]

i mean i would use your existing circuit but replace the toroid with the transformer out of a 9 -240 wall adapter. in theory they would be the same but the winding's would be fixed so would have to increase input voltage or a voltage doubler on the out put to get higher voltage

[@memyselfandi6422]

Can you show how to build something like this but maybe not as powerful to get rid of mice ?

[@electronicsNmore]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5TMZIqJpN-Xnac

[@memyselfandi6422]

@@electronicsNmore Sorry, I must have phrased what I said incorrectly, I want to kill some mice which are in my house, so I don't want an automated mouse trapping box, I like what you have shown in this main video above but it looks bloody dangerous, and even if I was able to build it, I'm worried that I might accidentally kill myself with it or injure myself badly.

[@chenelson185]

I have a radio shack 3amp 13.8 vdc inverter can I used that ? I have a bad mice problem in nyc ,my pit just looks never chase , I bought the dunken mice trap from you tube for $30.& a victor from ebay for $20=$50.=not ONE MICE ,can you help the old man?

[@mausdewaus123]

You can allso make or buy glue traps, that works very effective as well to catch them.

[@chenelson185]

mausdewaus123 no

[@bipulroybipulroy4407]

Very thankes

[@electronicsNmore]

You're welcome! Be sure to rate thumbs up and share the video link with others. Thank you

[@tasmedic]

cool!

[@shacklestruggleshacklestru6780]

Hello sir I am having a problem with mouses in my house.. i used to caught about 12 in like 2 years and they still appear i used many mouse traps and poisonous food and many more but really it doesn't do much... could you tell me if u could build that device but with more power so it kill the mouse.. if not then could you tell me the sites where i could buy similar device cheers :)

[@electronicsNmore]

In a month I'll be showing another circuit which is super simple to make, and uses thousands of volts.

[@MrBulwer]

No rodent was killed in the making of this video that's because THERE IS NO RODENT in this video!

[@joedfuro]

could you make an instuctable for this item. I know you made one for the hv joule thief....

[@electronicsNmore]

I noticed there has been a lot more interest in this device. Did you find this video posted somewhere? I can take apart the unit and show the inside, along with more details. Thanks for watching!

[@joedfuro]

+electronicsNmore yeah, that would be awesome! I found the video after I searched for an electronic trap for rats. It was the 1st on the results and the only one that really interested me.

[@electronicsNmore]

Jose Fuentes I'll look for the unit, take internal photos, and post a simple schematic at the video. I may modify a few things to make it simpler. I'll need some time. Be sure to rate thumbs up and check out my other videos as well. Thanks!

[@electronicsNmore]

Hello. I added more details to the video description area.

[@jackkwan6273]

I want one! link to the schematic or how to build video would be great! Thanks

[@electronicsNmore]

As soon as I get a chance, I'll post a simple schematic in the video description area. Thanks for watching!

[@electronicsNmore]

Hello. Please check the video description area. I added links.

[@malicious1111]

Now do a voltagem multiplier from mains with pulses for an animal fence. Great work!

[@electronicsNmore]

In order to use mains for a voltage multiplier, you would need to cut the AC current way back first using a small value capacitor in series with the hot wire, then use a multiplier circuit after that. Very dangerous operation! :-)

[@malicious1111]

electronicsNmore So it's possible to use a TRIAC analogic timer to pulse AC in that voltage multiplier with current limited?

[@electronicsNmore]

No need for the triac. The AC line is already pulsing(-/+). There is no need to "create" pulses.

[@malicious1111]

electronicsNmore Please if you can do an eletric fence simple circuit like this to use in garden against small animals. I did a flashing light circuit with an SCR so i was planing in use that in a voltage multiplier but you now better to calculate the current and timing i bet alot of people look to put toguether their own system since you cannot regulate the pulses or current in those industrial ones. No rush think about it... I would really apreciate!

[@malicious1111]

See: electroschematics.com/5014/flashing-light-with-triacs/

[@I__Love_Lamp]

He got me with the cheese alright👍

[@electronicsNmore]

Thanks for watching Bob! Be sure to check out my extensive video playlists for other great videos of interest to you, rate thumbs up, and share.

[@tomcondon6169]

So, you are capable of getting one rat per night, or as many times as you check it and recharge it? I want it to shock as many rats as contact it. I have seen other videos, kill a lot of rats, but no explanation of the circuit. I don't need it to kill the rat, but I want to shock as many rats as try to take the bait.

[@electronicsNmore]

If a person has a rat infested house, then yes, this unit wouldn't be for them. If they had 1 or 2 rats, it's perfect. I show a very good non-lethal rat trap version on my channel that works very well. It's very easy to make a high voltage shocking device that triggers when the rat is in the right position. Thanks for watching!

[@tomcondon6169]

@@electronicsNmore I'm thinking of going to Graingers, or Auto Zone, get something to boost voltage from a deep cycle. I saw this on Amazon, $40.

[@electronicsNmore]

@@tomcondon6169 All you need is a HV module. Dirt cheap online.

[@tomcondon6169]

@@electronicsNmore Thanks, I figured I wouldn't be spending $40. I'll have to get a trail camera to film it. I will need a big container to hold all the vermin, (my imagination), but may have, to pay "Crazy Sally," for the ruined perm, when she gets her curlers stuck in it, (a possible worse case scenario, or an overactive imagination).

[@observer6179]

We wanna see the rat fry.

[@electronicsNmore]

I can tell by the dislikes. It doesn't "fry", it gets killed fairly quickly by the "higher" voltage and very high current.

[@jmo13322]

show how it works bro?!!! wanna see sum dead rats!!!

[@electronicsNmore]

If I did, all the animal rights people would be attacking my channel. Besides, I no longer have rats to eliminate. :-) Thanks for watching!

[@SDeww]

so now you censor your self because you are scared of animal rights wussies...great, this is how freedomn of speech, expression and freedom to roam will all go down the toilet..

[@electronicsNmore]

S Dew If you had to deal with some of the people I have dealt with on KZbin, you'd understand. They can, and have done very spiteful things. I make a living off my YT channel, so I need to be careful. Trust me, I'm not afraid to speak to people or tell them off. I'm good at it. :-) Thanks for watching.

[@daveb8176]

swich to disengage electrodes?

[@electronicsNmore]

When the unit is turned off, you need to push the capacitor discharge button. I have a MUCH simpler design coming out soon. :-)

[@cerrem1]

Only 500V ?? I used a Neon Transformer and made the trap with 15,000 V .. you get a spectacular show with the dead rat....LOL

[@electronicsNmore]

I'm looking to kill that rat, not have a show.

[@felixmadison5736]

Unit looks like it would kill more humans than rats!

[@electronicsNmore]

LOL. Check out my other "Non-Lethal" electronic trap below. Thanks for watching! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5TMZIqJpN-Xnac

[@promotordeaguademar1975]

how many volts or what voltage battery do i need to kill a rat/mouse???

[@electronicsNmore]

Hundreds of volts at HIGH current, or many thousands of volts at a LOWER current.

[@promotordeaguademar1975]

understood, thanks

[@ettienneschwagele6486]

Will it vaporize rats if I connect the device to 110V?

[@electronicsNmore]

Maybe if you used a microwave oven transformer connected to 110V. :-)

[@ettienneschwagele6486]

@@electronicsNmore That's more like it ;)

[@truepatriot2404]

technically it's an interesting video. I may look into a build, but what is amazing is how the rats committed suicide watching the making of.

[@electronicsNmore]

If you do, be very careful. The capacitors store a lethal charge.

[@gerry12250]

Everyone that has some kind of mouse trap shows it in action.

[@electronicsNmore]

Unfortunately there were no more rats to kill after I made the device to show others.

[@firecloud77]

Would this kill an adult human if touched?

[@electronicsNmore]

I would say the odds are fairly high. Very dangerous.

[@e.c.jr.3580]

When can we see it in action?

[@electronicsNmore]

Eliazar Castillo No more rats to kill. I have a newer, simpler version coming out soon. Thanks for watching!

[@e.c.jr.3580]

electronicsNmore, Can't wait.

[@hansknutson2327]

don't worry about what morons say . That's a clever piece of engineering ,show the inside

[@electronicsNmore]

Thanks for watching. :-) I'd show you, but I'm currently in the process of moving, the device is boxed up.

[@janethemming4673]

you should not let people scare you even if they are in" groups"

[@electronicsNmore]

They don't scare me, I just like to minimize the number of people mouthing off. :-)

[@fonzzap8561]

Hi, interested in buying one of them, Do you sell them??

[@electronicsNmore]

Hello there. Unfortunately, I don't sell devices I made on my channel. I only show others how it was done. Thanks for watching!

[@jddj6414]

Do you sell these?

[@electronicsNmore]

No. I made this from junked electronics when I lived on an island in the Bahamas. You can buy a ready made HV rat zapper if you wanted one. Thanks for watching!

[@luisrodrigues5226]

I was thinking may be cause fire danger not bad idea