3 Ways to Build a Faraday Cage

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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  • @diypreppertv
    @diypreppertv Жыл бұрын

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  • @Eman-vp5wk

    @Eman-vp5wk

    Жыл бұрын

    Would cellular phone signals be blocked by an effective faraday cage?

  • @F4Insight-uq6nt

    @F4Insight-uq6nt

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @danielp4507

    @danielp4507

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @zzzzzzzzzz995

    @zzzzzzzzzz995

    Жыл бұрын

    Also you should hide them and keep it secret!!! So people don't kill you and steal your electronics.

  • @MarshaBW1

    @MarshaBW1

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Grumpy3rdDwarf
    @Grumpy3rdDwarf9 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @Patriot326

    @Patriot326

    2 ай бұрын

    chance favors the prepared mind

  • @geocache99

    @geocache99

    2 ай бұрын

    you do you. it's your life.

  • @maryvolmer4199

    @maryvolmer4199

    2 ай бұрын

    They will be the first ones to come to you when everything goes down😮

  • @neilmcdonaldii4367

    @neilmcdonaldii4367

    Ай бұрын

    When they come around trying to extort you, tell them you lost everything in a boating incident.

  • @hata6290

    @hata6290

    Ай бұрын

    You’re a legend

  • @Pryjmaty
    @Pryjmaty9 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @MarshaBW1

    @MarshaBW1

    9 ай бұрын

    Just signed up for a local HOA Solar Education Session. Want to see if my bases are covered. Hope they are.

  • @lovespurpleflowers

    @lovespurpleflowers

    9 ай бұрын

    How do I keep my solar power station charged if it is always in a faraday cage?

  • @back2basics597
    @back2basics59711 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @brandykay4982

    @brandykay4982

    8 ай бұрын

    Do you have a video that you prefer that you can link to show us how to do this correctly?

  • @thewheelchairprepper8070
    @thewheelchairprepper8070 Жыл бұрын

    GREAT VIDEO ...I would only add a few moisture absorbers inside those containers!

  • @davidhenderson3400
    @davidhenderson3400 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @craigamos6746
    @craigamos6746 Жыл бұрын

    The simplest way is to reuse a broken microwave oven to store your sensitive electronics. And it makes it much easier to access.

  • @vegas2385

    @vegas2385

    Жыл бұрын

    Great idea!

  • @samsiryani9023

    @samsiryani9023

    Жыл бұрын

    Genius Son.

  • @lindasophiasworth

    @lindasophiasworth

    Жыл бұрын

    Unplugged first?

  • @craigamos6746

    @craigamos6746

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lindasophiasworth Yes broken and preferably cut the power cord as well.

  • @samsiryani9023

    @samsiryani9023

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lindasophiasworth genius

  • @craigwilliamsSeekTheLord
    @craigwilliamsSeekTheLord Жыл бұрын

    Brother, it sounds like what I really need is an EMP Shed! Cool video, thanks. God bless y’all!

  • @anneinfurna8528

    @anneinfurna8528

    9 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @licklogacres
    @licklogacres11 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @KimberlynSowles

    @KimberlynSowles

    5 ай бұрын

    I’ve also seen things you can install into your vehicle to protect your electrical system from a shockwave.

  • @StoicThrower

    @StoicThrower

    4 ай бұрын

    I bought a 40' shipping container to park my razor in. Also gives me plenty of space for a solar array.

  • @leobuckner5555

    @leobuckner5555

    3 ай бұрын

    I got a old jeep just for a emp attack

  • @StoicThrower

    @StoicThrower

    3 ай бұрын

    @KimberlynSowles Cops and the feds got them on their rigs

  • @jadenantal1652

    @jadenantal1652

    2 ай бұрын

    @@StoicThrower Does an f150 fit in a container?

  • @58MrMike
    @58MrMike Жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Good idea about the light source inside the trash can!

  • @diypreppertv

    @diypreppertv

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @synnfulnytemare3164

    @synnfulnytemare3164

    Жыл бұрын

    @@diypreppertvhi 77

  • @Befree.e
    @Befree.e9 ай бұрын

    You are not cheap. YOU ARE INTELLIGENT!! :)

  • @Jaden48108
    @Jaden481087 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @protonneutron9046
    @protonneutron9046 Жыл бұрын

    I use Danish butter cookie tins with my HD back ups in cardboard sleeves.

  • @ThestuffthatSaralikes

    @ThestuffthatSaralikes

    Ай бұрын

    Not just for sewing kits anymore!!!

  • @guillaumekeulen219

    @guillaumekeulen219

    2 күн бұрын

    Maybe wrapped in alu foil under the 500l fishtank ( with doors)

  • @TexasRy
    @TexasRy Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @user-vv7ib3yu3j

    @user-vv7ib3yu3j

    3 ай бұрын

    How are you covering the venting? It's not air-tight do to exhaust the rear and or sides. Anyone know??

  • @danwatrus9146
    @danwatrus9146 Жыл бұрын

    Small potato chip bags are great for small stuff. I tested this with my phone, no signal, no ringy dingy

  • @faithoverfear70

    @faithoverfear70

    9 ай бұрын

    so did Sarah Conner

  • @hanfitrivia
    @hanfitrivia10 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @theunfitfarmer7840

    @theunfitfarmer7840

    8 ай бұрын

    2 is 1 and 1 is none. Truth!!

  • @tdog4240

    @tdog4240

    8 ай бұрын

    I would bet even hours or days later.

  • @rickrack4812

    @rickrack4812

    7 ай бұрын

    Pulse duration is on hours, not weeks, months.

  • @rickrack4812

    @rickrack4812

    6 ай бұрын

    @@markwest7258 doubtfull...

  • @lili2u405
    @lili2u405 Жыл бұрын

    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!!!❤

  • @Servants_Heart

    @Servants_Heart

    9 ай бұрын

    Great job!

  • @tinaingram885

    @tinaingram885

    7 ай бұрын

    That's what we are doing.

  • @Jcislrd7
    @Jcislrd79 ай бұрын

    Never thought I'd be here, but the conversation keeps getting brought up more and more now a days

  • @pinschrunner
    @pinschrunnerАй бұрын

    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

  • @ChatGPT1111
    @ChatGPT1111 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @nicke.3011

    @nicke.3011

    2 ай бұрын

    A plastic bag would not provide enough electrical attenuation to protect your items.

  • @ShazzaUK70
    @ShazzaUK706 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @specialservicesequipment393
    @specialservicesequipment393 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @vultureTX001

    @vultureTX001

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @elizabethrose8510

    @elizabethrose8510

    Жыл бұрын

    @@vultureTX001 Thanks for the tip

  • @rickreese5794

    @rickreese5794

    9 ай бұрын

    @@vultureTX001 What if you live on a granite slab ? Thx😊

  • @marceloacuna6479

    @marceloacuna6479

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@vultureTX001I was thinking the same thing, great idea

  • @tcddreawves7854

    @tcddreawves7854

    3 ай бұрын

    So let me ask a question. Does an emp pass through soil and if so how deep? Could you store things underground?

  • @jeanettesjourney9147
    @jeanettesjourney91478 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @carriageofnoreturn.1881
    @carriageofnoreturn.1881 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @diypreppertv

    @diypreppertv

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @Fnu-ex1tc
    @Fnu-ex1tc9 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @RattledAwakeBooks
    @RattledAwakeBooks Жыл бұрын

    you always bring info to the next level, man. Thank you for this very helpful video!!

  • @johnsnow2347
    @johnsnow2347 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @diypreppertv

    @diypreppertv

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you John!

  • @Norwolf259
    @Norwolf259 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @diypreppertv

    @diypreppertv

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @HomeRepairToday-fm6bp
    @HomeRepairToday-fm6bp2 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @skezeksskybreaker5425
    @skezeksskybreaker5425 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you I have an Eco Flow Delta. This video is perfect for me.

  • @gecko2716
    @gecko27163 ай бұрын

    Good effort!! The comfort of having that portable power station..just awesome

  • @peachfuds
    @peachfuds Жыл бұрын

    By far the best DIY faraday can video on the internet.

  • @user-vs7ug1cs4h
    @user-vs7ug1cs4h8 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @ThriveSojourner

    @ThriveSojourner

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing! Im in tx as well. Where can I get one??

  • @Madman2429
    @Madman2429 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @kathymeyers9446

    @kathymeyers9446

    Жыл бұрын

    ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

  • @persiffony

    @persiffony

    10 ай бұрын

    How?

  • @jeffstratton9752

    @jeffstratton9752

    9 ай бұрын

    COULD ACT AS A CAPACITOR? HMMM

  • @michaelbrum007brumbelow9

    @michaelbrum007brumbelow9

    8 ай бұрын

    No.

  • @srvntlilly

    @srvntlilly

    8 ай бұрын

    How do I do that if I live in a third story apt.?

  • @user-zh6lg6uf4j
    @user-zh6lg6uf4j6 ай бұрын

    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

  • @patknight8310
    @patknight83109 ай бұрын

    LOVE THIS VIDEO THANK YOU FOR TEACHING US HOW TO MAKE A FARADAY CAGE .GOD BLESSYOU AND YOURS💕💕💕

  • @TheWeatherbuff
    @TheWeatherbuff3 күн бұрын

    Excellent. And cheaper than buying all this stuff pre-made online. I like the ammo can method, but am opting for the galvanized trash cans. I very much appreciate the advice. New subscriber.

  • @richardwysocki8300
    @richardwysocki8300 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @diypreppertv

    @diypreppertv

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Richard!

  • @gillianaustin5849
    @gillianaustin58496 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @HarmonyHillHomestead1
    @HarmonyHillHomestead1 Жыл бұрын

    I have been looking for a video this clear!!! Thank you! Best on the net😊😊

  • @lisaprice8785
    @lisaprice87859 ай бұрын

    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

  • @mermaidlafemme1022
    @mermaidlafemme1022 Жыл бұрын

    YOU ARE SO INSPIRING I MUST MAKE ONE FOR MY NEW BLUETTI EB3A AND 68WATT SOLAR PANEL ....HUGS FROM SCOTLAND 🤗😀

  • @diypreppertv

    @diypreppertv

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @ericsolomon9522

    @ericsolomon9522

    Жыл бұрын

    And SW Florida!!

  • @anneinfurna8528
    @anneinfurna85289 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @barbaradavis3805
    @barbaradavis3805Ай бұрын

    All new to this end of prepping. Thanks for this info.

  • @loum3733
    @loum3733 Жыл бұрын

    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. 😎👍👊

  • @diypreppertv

    @diypreppertv

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice!

  • @hmaddock7542
    @hmaddock75426 ай бұрын

    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!!!

  • @diypreppertv

    @diypreppertv

    6 ай бұрын

    You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

  • @Gumby1978
    @Gumby19788 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the demonstration 👍

  • @ericarnaud7983
    @ericarnaud7983 Жыл бұрын

    For larger equipment, you could use metal roofing or siding corrugated steel and weld up a big enough box. 👍

  • @diypreppertv

    @diypreppertv

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for commenting Eric!

  • @ericarnaud7983

    @ericarnaud7983

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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. 👍

  • @ericarnaud7983

    @ericarnaud7983

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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. 😐

  • @ericarnaud7983

    @ericarnaud7983

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MR-nl8xr it is not high voltage that an EMP sends, it is an electromagnetic field. do your research.

  • @ericarnaud7983

    @ericarnaud7983

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @justanamerican9024
    @justanamerican90249 ай бұрын

    Very well presented video, thank you!

  • @sherryh7485
    @sherryh7485 Жыл бұрын

    Can an oven, washing machine and dryer tumblers, an old fridge work as well?

  • @ChrisQuebecCity
    @ChrisQuebecCityАй бұрын

    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 KZreadrs telling us what to do with full shelves of objects behind them that will be unusable during the coming crisis.

  • @bigoz7
    @bigoz711 ай бұрын

    Awesome video very informative and thanks for sharing!!!

  • @catcollision8371
    @catcollision8371Ай бұрын

    Great tips! Thank you.

  • @TexasRy
    @TexasRy Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @diypreppertv

    @diypreppertv

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @weekendatbernies2265

    @weekendatbernies2265

    Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @MarshaBW1

    @MarshaBW1

    9 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @lindac446
    @lindac4465 ай бұрын

    Thank you..great tips!

  • @ginapreddy3909
    @ginapreddy39099 ай бұрын

    Thank you !! Great video !!! Appreciate you much!

  • @mannyfragoza9652
    @mannyfragoza9652 Жыл бұрын

    i never thought of putting a light inside my metal barrel to check for holes great idea...

  • @arizonajo2791
    @arizonajo27918 ай бұрын

    Genius! Thank you!

  • @betterlivingonabudget
    @betterlivingonabudget3 ай бұрын

    This is a fantastic video. Thanks for sharing this info.

  • @user-vv7ib3yu3j
    @user-vv7ib3yu3j3 ай бұрын

    Great ideas.. thank you.

  • @billyblastoff7027
    @billyblastoff7027 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @diypreppertv

    @diypreppertv

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Billy!

  • @sneakersda2199
    @sneakersda219910 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @RJ-er3gv
    @RJ-er3gv Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @HailCaesar-lm4bq
    @HailCaesar-lm4bq3 ай бұрын

    Those bags electronics come in , shiny metic good for protection. Putting into a plastic sealable box good too

  • @rodneymiddleton1044
    @rodneymiddleton1044 Жыл бұрын

    thanks JR I was wondering about these Faraday cages on the cheap lol....

  • @joeyanglada1275
    @joeyanglada1275 Жыл бұрын

    If you are wrapping a box with foil I think a easy way is to use some spray adhesive to lay the foil directly 😉

  • @danielp4507

    @danielp4507

    Жыл бұрын

    Super 77 spay adhesive is great

  • @clbooth3

    @clbooth3

    Жыл бұрын

    It has to be conductive to work

  • @joeyanglada1275

    @joeyanglada1275

    11 ай бұрын

    @clbooth3 I don't know what you talking about. Te conductor is the foil not the glue.

  • @clbooth3

    @clbooth3

    11 ай бұрын

    @@joeyanglada1275 the glue is under the foil correct?!? Tell me you have conductive glue. Without it the glue becomes an insulator.

  • @slowdancer5563
    @slowdancer5563 Жыл бұрын

    Good stuff, thanks!

  • @diypreppertv

    @diypreppertv

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

  • @user-ny5vr4oi7b
    @user-ny5vr4oi7b Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @WeThePeopleSurvival69
    @WeThePeopleSurvival6911 ай бұрын

    Great prepps 🎉❤!

  • @MrLandphill
    @MrLandphill Жыл бұрын

    thanks for all the great videos

  • @diypreppertv

    @diypreppertv

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

  • @honeyjackson7761
    @honeyjackson77619 ай бұрын

    Wow! TY, for GREAT IDEAS! Thanks Guys for info In the comments section too!

  • @diypreppertv

    @diypreppertv

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @guardianminifarm8005
    @guardianminifarm80058 ай бұрын

    Huge thanks

  • @rjp8212
    @rjp8212 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @MuffHam

    @MuffHam

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @FamilyofSeedsCee
    @FamilyofSeedsCee Жыл бұрын

    Such a great video!

  • @pegatheetoo1437
    @pegatheetoo14378 ай бұрын

    I've used some old Christmas tins that I used to use for decoration.

  • @j-sonS
    @j-sonS Жыл бұрын

    I was just eyeing xxl faraday bags for the ecoflow 160w solar panels

  • @Dachshund-Nator
    @Dachshund-Nator2 ай бұрын

    I have 2 Delta 2’s and an extra battery to protect. I still have the original panel box. Thanks good video 👍

  • @diypreppertv

    @diypreppertv

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @KD-ug4jp
    @KD-ug4jp Жыл бұрын

    This is so clever and very helpful! Thank you!

  • @diypreppertv

    @diypreppertv

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @7felixm
    @7felixm Жыл бұрын

    Great video, great advice.

  • @diypreppertv

    @diypreppertv

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Aaron!

  • @dannymack9636
    @dannymack9636 Жыл бұрын

    Cheers mate great video.

  • @jeanettesjourney9147
    @jeanettesjourney91479 ай бұрын

    Great info. Thank you.

  • @diypreppertv

    @diypreppertv

    9 ай бұрын

    You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @williamlong8859
    @williamlong88599 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @michaelbrum007brumbelow9

    @michaelbrum007brumbelow9

    8 ай бұрын

    None of the items mentioned above have micro electronics. They a safe from an EMP with no protection.

  • @Terinjim
    @Terinjim Жыл бұрын

    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 🇺🇸

  • @randallmarsh446

    @randallmarsh446

    9 ай бұрын

    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 ..

  • @Nathan-wn5mc
    @Nathan-wn5mc Жыл бұрын

    It's only a matter of time before we need all this. Thank you for the information.

  • @Charles-bj7qu
    @Charles-bj7qu3 ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @TheRoamingPrepper
    @TheRoamingPrepper11 ай бұрын

    Great tips

  • @kimespy9039
    @kimespy90398 ай бұрын

    Great video ty

  • @ericsolomon9522
    @ericsolomon9522 Жыл бұрын

    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 !!!

  • @diypreppertv

    @diypreppertv

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for commenting Eric!

  • @Peter-wg2nz

    @Peter-wg2nz

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @WeThePeopleSurvival69
    @WeThePeopleSurvival6911 ай бұрын

    I will be building this asap for my gear💪🇺🇸👍

  • @ajarivas72

    @ajarivas72

    10 ай бұрын

    Me too

  • @FourSeasonsGal
    @FourSeasonsGal Жыл бұрын

    EXCELLENT! THANK YOU

  • @diypreppertv

    @diypreppertv

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

  • @hermyelf
    @hermyelf9 ай бұрын

    for heavy items, roll onto lid, put box over top, instead of lifting into box, good video my friend, thx

  • @tonyedge2457
    @tonyedge2457 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You so much!

  • @diypreppertv

    @diypreppertv

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome!

  • @vaejoviscarolinanus
    @vaejoviscarolinanus9 ай бұрын

    I have a product that I use for electronics. It’s Titan RF faraday tape . It is actually available in different widths and lengths.

  • @jim944
    @jim9443 ай бұрын

    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 .

  • @ericw.9907
    @ericw.99074 ай бұрын

    I used an ammo can, and to save room on the inside I sprayed about 8 or 9 coats of Flex Seal. It looks pretty darn cool.

  • @flipper184
    @flipper184 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @LydiaShepherd-lm5pg
    @LydiaShepherd-lm5pg2 ай бұрын

    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

  • @insidefeliciasattic
    @insidefeliciasattic2 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @Luckyspetlimo

    @Luckyspetlimo

    3 күн бұрын

    I was wondering about the cell phones as well. If the towers are toast. Maybe they will work in unaffected areas?

  • @kevinlyjames
    @kevinlyjames8 ай бұрын

    10/10 recommend

  • @tristamsculthorpe4609
    @tristamsculthorpe460910 ай бұрын

    I have built several Faraday cages and put them in numerous locations. However I have not yet managed to catch a Faraday...