Make Your Own Faraday Cage!

A quick and easy way to protect your electronics from EMP
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[@bobbiehenry8034]

Don't forget to sand the top edge of your can and the part of the cover where you are putting the tin foil. That way you get full contact around the edge.

[@riderone1821]

Yep - paint is a insulator and needs to be removed - actually useless in not removed

[@mrryencoke]

Thanks for the video! Id suggest putting your electronics into sealable freezer bags first though, especially if you're going to line the inside with hygroscopic cardboard. You'd be amazed how much moisture cardboard can soak up from humidity in the air, especially in a damp basement. Slight temperature changes result in condensation and even if your device is waterproof, keep it in mind that humid air and damp cardboard are both electrically conductive!

[@dgunearthed7859]

Hi I know this is a year later, thanks for that comment, that's a good idea. I was wondering....they sell that flex seal spray. I am thinking that might be a better "insert' or insulator from the metal than the cardboard? For me, I don't live in a real humid environment so I don't know that I'd have to worry too much about moisture.

[@Genesis.1-1]

A sock with rice or moisture packet can be very useful to help control moisture.

[@haifutter4166]

@@Genesis.1-1 The rice is a very bad idea, since its dust becomes sticky and will ruin electronics it gets into. But the silica-gel bags work perfect, and since the covid rapid-tests have them in every bag, now nearly everyone should have more then enough of these useful silica-gel bags.

[@gunner1387]

@@haifutter4166 covid rapid test is what u should worry about I would never put that up my nose

[@haifutter4166]

@@gunner1387 Why so? These tests can hurt the inner side of your nose, when used wrong or you got unlucky, but what else is there to worry about?

[@vicciwilliams8522]

The most comprehensive Faraday video! Thank you.

[@Iridium242]

Thanks, glad it was helpful. It works very well and its cheap too so you cant beat it!

[@robertschlesinger1342]

A worthwhile video.

[@lloydlifestone7045]

Principles crisp and clear. I'm thinking full-body scale. Excellent use of YT. Thank you very much & GOD bless

[@hardtruth2039]

I picked up some conductive gasket material and tape for a few of my large ammo cams. I also remove the paint on the lid under the gasket and the edge of the can for maximum affect. I keep a couple of ham HT’S and a ICOM 50watt mobile ham radio, antennas, batteries, a couple of lifepo4 12ah batteries and a folding 60Watt solar panel and more in them.

[@halledwardb]

Where did you get your gaskets from?

[@pamelaconley9744]

Ha! Ha! Those ammo cans! We had a Travel Bug Hotel at the Chamber of Commerce here in Billings and the Travel Bugs kept getting ripped off by someone. We locked it, tied it down, hid the key but we didn't know the top could come off. We finally figured out that the person was taking the top off. Too late!! All the Bugs were stolen! We had to shut it down. Learned a good lesson about ammo cans from that! They aren't cheap either. They used to be pretty reasonable before people decided to really use them for what they were made for! :)

[@COAL-CRAWLERS]

You should sandblast the paint off the lid and sand the top of the can to make sure it actually grounds. Good video though!

[@loum3733]

Absolutely correct, could be all he did was just block the cell signal from reaching the cell phone.

[@SouthernPatriot1]

Ammo cans are like one of the greatest inventions imo...so many uses and diy that can be done. Tfs Blessings!

[@grizzlytaco3447]

I like that! I've never seen that before! I'll try making one after i get use of both of my hands! Thanks George!

[@Iridium242]

They are handy, given current events they can keep your electronics safe :) Thanks

[@smokymountainlife]

Great video! I just made a faraday ammo box as a result of watching this video!

[@cindalala]

Me too !

[@RoguePreparedness]

Simple enough! I liked this idea for a long time, but decided to go with the trash can cause I have a lot of stuff I want to protect. This is a great idea, though!

[@Iridium242]

Yup, the trash cans work just as well. Just hold more stuff that way! :) Thanks

[@patriciasweet9102]

Seems like the roller to fix window screens would push,seal the aluminum foil in the gasket area really well.

[@prepared2thrive101]

Going to give this a shot. Will post a video when completed

[@mtstream55n]

Thanks for showing us!

[@Iridium242]

No problem!

[@amyfletcher4749]

I like it ...simple and cheap.

[@jeremyb66]

I have a empty ammo can and I’m doing this tomorrow! I also have a big !!! Can that could hold a small tv 24” or a little bigger. I will do that one too!! Good video

[@Iridium242]

thanks!

[@susantodd7169]

Thanks great video

[@IYar56]

The cage(bird cage keeps cats out) does not need to be solid metal. Expanded metal works. You just need to interrupt the wavelength. I worked on a funded Faraday office. The windows were amazing. Power and comms were filtered. Go from there.

[@bobswoodlandadventures5722]

I need to get another ammo can. I have one that I’m trying to decide if I want to make a faraday box or an ammo can wood stove.

[@johnmercer947]

Thank you for your video.

[@KahlestEnoch]

Yes I remember that one. When the pager system went down.

[@michaeljohnston777]

Your videos are great! I'm telling everyone about your channel. You should have a million subscribers! Great content My Friend! Thanks!!

[@Iridium242]

Thanks! I do appreciate it :)

[@ultramagapatriot5874]

Enjoyed the video

[@jefframon7844]

Can you use metal tape for like heater vents?

[@musicislife93ish]

Rest in Peace man. ❤️

[@i814U]

So who are you going to call when cell phones and towers are fried? Just saying. It really was a great video and I’m fixing to build one on your recommendation. Thanks

[@cindalala]

He was using the phone as an example. But storing walkie-talkies, and 3 ways would be a good choice to store for communication besides batteries, flashlights, etc

[@hetheringtonfamily8798]

Friends family and others you car about

[@d.j.langehennig6330]

Cell phones have an amazing amount of storage for information, music, and entertainment.

[@argonianaccount1876]

Good stuff bra!!!

[@Adamaryg]

would this work for wi-fi routers for reduction of emf waves?

[@brianleabo6295]

Dose any kind of tin or aluminum work to fill in ?

[@cadbane33]

Will make ASAP and put solar charger and batteries in there👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@michaelbenoit248]

Same here, if you get a large plastic ziplock bag & a cheap metal Ammo can it’ll work. You have the plastic as the insulator & the ammo can/all metal box. Got 3 of e Walmart ones & 2 military ones we got a while back, I wanted some more ammo cans & looked at the military ones, but I was paying more per can than I could on eBay for the military ones. I sometimes forget that the Walmart ones are so cheap & if I wanted another one I could get 2 for the price of 1 military can.

[@toml.8210]

Make sure you use the metal container, bot a plastic, fiber, or other cheap material.

[@KaylynnStrain]

I was in college in '87, might have heard something about that on CNN or other national news channel

[@Pygar2]

I wonder if wrapping the gasket would work... I once saw what I thought was a tough pickup camper. Turned out to be a milsurp portable Faraday cage. Radios needing field work, were worked on inside it. Wish I'd bought it...

[@KarlsLabReport]

Pygar2 I thought of wrapping the gasket with a layer of foil, too. In either case, one needs to sand the paint off both the lid where the gasket is as well as the top edge of the box where the gasket seats. This will establish a complete conductive electrical seal.

[@forestanderson3267]

Use tape to hold cardboard in place

[@joesweet709]

nice job it will work but i would put it in the ground after water proofing it and rather use tin file i would use still tape you can buy cheep in a dollar store and tape around the lid

[@jairamandrea2647]

Thanks for the video.. I'm watching it from Italy.. I've a question, can I use rubber, or any plastics in stead of cardboard?

[@Iridium242]

Yes you can!

[@andrewbanks5516]

What if I used a job box/tool box

[@brianlowder440]

What about using some tinfoil tap would that work?

[@Colby83]

Would painting the inside with rhino liner be effective instead of cardboard?

[@marko11kram]

Or maybe that flex-seal stuff?

[@KhemistryIBMOR]

Impressive

[@AlexT-md9df]

Is it necessary to remove the rubber gasket? Rubber isn't conductive and it's airtight

[@burtpanzer]

Apparently the gap will allow the surge to enter like a powerful radio signal.

[@bobswoodlandadventures5722]

I’m thinking of getting into HAM radios. Which one would you consider best for a starter handheld? Baofeng or Yaesu radio?

[@Iridium242]

I have 3 Yeasus, love them, they are better radios BUT the Baofeng is amazingly cheap for what it is, I have one of those as well, and its worked great all the times i have used it. The nice part about the Baofengs if it breaks you can buy another failry cheap. I do love my Yeasu gear however, I have a VX 5 VX6 and a VX7, they are great rigs. For starters you cant beat a Baofeng

[@KarlsLabReport]

BoB’s Woodland Adventures Baofeng is great if you have a limited budget. They work, and one advantage is they're cheap enough that if you destroy one while out camping or knocking about, it's cheap enough you can simply go buy another one. I have both a Baofeng as well as a Yaesu FT-270. The Yaesu is a very nice radio priced at around $160 as of a couple years ago when I bought mine; it is also built like the proverbial brick outhouse and supposedly can sit immersed in 3 feet of water for up to 30 minutes. Do NOT try this with a Baofeng : )

[@bobswoodlandadventures5722]

James Babcock Thank you. Yes, I’ve researched the rules of getting a ham radio and understand them. 👍. Thanks again.

[@1369gemini]

Do you need to get a license to use a Ham radio if I just want it for emergencys?

[@richardkroll2269]

I got my Yaesu after I got my ham license with the Fontana CERT program. Enjoyed the Thursday night radio check. Sold my gear when I moved overseas. I see Baofeng pretty cheap on Alibaba.

[@rogermorris-zd4dp]

baofengs are the most popular radios on earth. so there

[@1369gemini]

Can you just wrap the gasket with foil and put it back in?

[@meeg89]

Will foam work?

[@ericcross8909]

Yes it will. It's just to keep you stuff off the side of the box

[@diggydice9041]

Hey Mr.Iridium242 >> I need some help if you're still out there & after I'll take a good look at your stuff for sale. OK, I'm being effected by the 5g in my apartments & I need to know if I can use either copper/aluminum mesh to shield my body from the waves as I sleep? Would this work? Two of us are being effected & medical Dr's can't diagnose our symptoms so I need to do what I can until we can move. Can you share your opinion on this? OR anyone else for that matter? And I'll buy something from you for helping me. ty >> peace

[@burtpanzer]

Curious about your solution and concerned about your condition after 3 years.

[@marleneweiche4406]

I think i am not gettin this. How can you use your electronics if they are in the box?

[@Iridium242]

You dont use them while they are in there, it protects them from getting ruined should there be some kind of EMP

[@marleneweiche4406]

@@Iridium242 so...its for when we aren't using them. Ok.

[@Iridium242]

@@marleneweiche4406 Yes, its to protect them when not in use.

[@rfc5544]

🤣🤣🤣

[@susantodd7169]

Just hope the EMP or CME DOESN’T happen while u are using them🙏

[@nucleargator1]

Would an old microwave oven work, being it keeps in radiation?

[@bobsecret199]

*YES!*

[@Jeremy46202]

Hay ive been trying to get a hold of you

[@Iridium242]

How? via email?

[@autopeep24]

I'm old enough

[@fortunatusnine2012]

🤔👍

[@strider6294]

Stop watching the news! There is nothing to gain. Thanks for the video.