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@dakkotaknight
Жыл бұрын
Would it be possible to add a grounding cable from lid to body to keep the rubber seal in place for water proofing?
@TheProphetWind
11 ай бұрын
@@dakkotaknight no it would not because the EMP signal can pass through rubber. There should still be a way to make it water tight such as a sealant on the outside of the lid.
@dakkotaknight
11 ай бұрын
@@TheProphetWind thank you!
@peacefulscrimp5183
10 ай бұрын
Really great video 👍
@peacefulscrimp5183
10 ай бұрын
@@dakkotaknightget a bigger ammo can and put all the stuff you put inside it into one of those cheap water proof boxes 👍
@jeanlui6944
Жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, I have 40 years of background as a telecommunications technician. I have worked in Faraday cages on several occasions. Those cages were to greatly suppress radio frequencies during tuning and calibrations. Anywhere near an EMP nuke and I doubt they would protect much. However, some principles are applicable to EMP protection. For instance, as build, the grounding cable acts as a near perfect antenna, thus defeating the purpose of the cage. The powerful signal makes into the box quite easily. As mentioned by someone else, welding a lug on the outside would eliminate this issue. However, most information I have read on Faraday cages from engineers do not recommend grounding the cage. You do not want the currents to flow thru the box to the ground, as this high energy current will induce currents inside the metal enclosure, defeating once again the cage. Another point is the choice of a grounding point. If a very powerful EMP hits, telluric (ground) currents are induced, so would work their way into the house thru water pipes and the grounding wire. Incidentally, solar flares do not produce the same type of EMPs as nukes, but rather create a very powerful ground current. So, your equipment could be damaged just by a flare, in peace time! An added point for improvement, the more layers the better. So, if the items going inside the box are small, like a small walky-talky or thumb drive. First wrap them in paper, then aluminum foil, then more paper, one more layer of aluminum foil and a final paper layer. This greatly increase the attenuation of any signal that might get into the box. Some numbers I have seen indicate that each layer could add an attenuation factor of 1,000. This level of protection is cheaply achieved with paper and aluminum foil. Still, any cage is better than none. One last point, most studies I have read indicate that an EMP nuke would be detonated over the center of the continental US. I you live anywhere near that area, think multiple layers! Cheers.
@TheDaken
Жыл бұрын
would burying the cage help?
@jeanlui6944
Жыл бұрын
Not likely as ground current would likely be present during powerful EMPs or even massive solar flares. Any cable or pipe that goes from the surface to the underground will carry part of the pulse there. One additional point to consider about the choice of metal for the Faraday cage, steel is the least recommended as it is not as conductive as say copper or aluminum. Do go silver or gold, best conductors, but insanely expensive. :o)
@miltonrogers5971
Жыл бұрын
@@jeanlui6944how tight of weave is required. Chicken wire vs hardware cloth ?
@jeanlui6944
Жыл бұрын
@@miltonrogers5971 All three Faraday cages I have worked in had tghe basic moskito size screen. The tigheter the sreen size, the higher the frequencies it will capture. Can't recall off hand what the details are of an EMP, but I recon bugg-sized screening material should suffice. If you are swimming in money, go solid copper! As mentionned before, several factors will affect the damaged caused by an EMP nuke. Some are 'tuned' for maximum EMP effect. Another factor is the distance from the detonation. They will most likely occur 300 to 400 miles straight up above the center of the continental USA. The further away your are from that region the better.
@robertcuny934
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking similar thoughts about attaching a wire. I have viewed a faraday cage as a means of completely insulating the device inside the cage from outside energy sources.
@nunyabidness7233
Жыл бұрын
Keep in mind that doing the grounding wire the way shown can also cause the RF part of an EMP pulse to radiate *into* the box. As you mentioned, grounding isn't strictly necessary. If you're going to ground, though, make sure the ground wire is attached to the *outside* of the box.
@brad1367
Жыл бұрын
None of its necessary an emp won't effect smaller devices unless you're really close
@ls-33wraith33
Жыл бұрын
@@brad1367or the EMP is a large enough
@ls-33wraith33
Жыл бұрын
You could use a large diode to eliminate or limit any electrical activity feeding from ground to the box
@brad1367
11 ай бұрын
@@ls-33wraith33 emf doesn't work that way
@back2basics597
8 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@watsonink
Жыл бұрын
You can also use Conductive tape around the top for a seal, that way you do not have to worry about the rubber seal. I have made a couple of these on ammo cans and trash cans.
@CityPrepping
Жыл бұрын
great point!
@billsedutto8824
Жыл бұрын
Does the tape go around the inside top or the outside? I’m planning to make a couple of these and with garbage cans as well. I don’t want to have to tape them shut so I was planning to buy conductive gaskets to maintain a waterproof seal and not have to tape them shut.
@watsonink
Жыл бұрын
Outside, just make sure it has no gaps. @@billsedutto8824
@watsonink
Жыл бұрын
Another note, I put some conductive Gasket (got it thru amazon TitanRF Faraday Foam Gasket $25) on one of our safes and it is working great. @@billsedutto8824
@amsb4dafunk558
Жыл бұрын
@@billsedutto8824 Tape on the outside Also Think in layers like a Matryoshka Doll I have a case of Baofeng radios in their original box Wrapped with several layers of aluminum foil Tape Cardboard panels to insulate the foil Repeat twice Then Placed in a large grounded handmade cabinet A grounded metal garbage can be used. *edit Metal cabinet
@TheTdub
11 ай бұрын
One other thing you might want to consider is putting a multimeter in one of your cages. This may prove handy if there is an EMP or CME and you need to test or check things out in the aftermath.
@billsedutto8824
Жыл бұрын
I’ve seen a number of videos on how to make faraday cages in different size but you are the first to actually ground. Thanks!
@dangloc89
Жыл бұрын
Grounding is actually BAD, do not ground your faraday box.
@escapetherace1943
Жыл бұрын
@@dangloc89 it actually depends on the load in the air and how thick the shielding material is. I guarantee a 2 inch solid wall of lead that is grounded will work. But this little box? No. LMAo
@Carepedoit
Жыл бұрын
Enjoying these. I would not have thought to pull out the rubber seal!
@A2ZHandyman
Жыл бұрын
I built a faraday cage for my generator, battery-operated tools, walkie talkies, etc. Never thought of using a radio to test it. Good idea, thx.
@clarkkent4991
Жыл бұрын
It’s important to be able to keep what you have in a SHTF situation and day to day actually. Thank you for the detailed instructions. Secure your preps family. Side note. Another good idea that I use is to add a power charging block. Fully charged and if possible a solar rechargeable one. Take care.
@davidjohnson555
Жыл бұрын
Pretty informative a good example of a simple Faraday cage. Few points, 1. if you isolate the items in the box, you don't need to ground it. Also if you drill & tap a lug on the outside you can use it as a grounding point on the outside of the cage. If you want a air-tight sealed box, you can drill and tap a wire inside to the top cover & bottom box to connect the two pieces. Then you can keep the rubber seal in and just use aluminum tape or tin foil to ensure the cover overlaps with the box more for better protection. If your looking for storage... use an old metal office storage cabinet. Similarly, tap a cable to each drawer and provide some overlapping either aluminum tape and tin foil or other means to overlap the gaps of each drawer.
@ker4all
Жыл бұрын
Your research and in turn your teaching shorts are some of the best we've watched.
@trublitz1007
Жыл бұрын
You must watch some garbage if this is education hahaha
@edkardauskasjr.7741
Жыл бұрын
I've seen recommendations to add electronics that provide a possibly critical survival edge, like thermal/NVGs, electronic sights (Holosun, Eotech, Aimpoint, etc), camera drones, security cameras, and so forth. If most people lose critical devices to EMP, these kinds of things can provide a real advantage when it comes to surviving the period of chaos that would accompany such an event. I'm sure that protecting some small fans, some kind of electric cooking appliance, solar panels and/or solar generator and so forth, would make life easier as well. Given the state of the world today, a Geiger counter might also be a good addition. Great video - thank you for making the excellent videos you regularly put out. I've found many of them informative and helpful.
@richardosullivan5654
6 ай бұрын
Someone else thinks the same. I keep a drone, NVG etc. Force multipliers
@Jaden48108
Жыл бұрын
A metal garbage can of whatever size you require eliminates all that prep. Plus it can store more stuff. After the can is insulated to keep it from contacting the metal I store it on a wooden palette. I keep a laptop, radio, and other sensitive/vulnerable electronic items in mine. The trash can handles makes it easy to move around.
@geod3589
Жыл бұрын
You still need to seal the edges of the top of the trash can, where the lid fits on, similar to what he did will aluminum foil.
@Jaden48108
Жыл бұрын
I do. With metal tape. Hate it when I leave important information out. Thanks.@@geod3589
@T_Funk_
11 ай бұрын
As an electrical engineer, I would consider a few improvements. Consider connecting the ground to the box and the lid (connecting near the hinge so the box opens without any interference). You could leave the rubber gasket to preserve the waterproof rating of the box. Another good idea would be to add a diode at the box. The ground wire itself would conduct the energy from the EMP and the diode would restrict current from going “into” the box. I’ve never tested anything in relation to an emp, but I’m not convinced grounding would accomplish anything. In fact I think it would create more opportunity for current to flow
@David_Avidmind
Жыл бұрын
For an EMP etc. Do not ground a Faraday cage, you have actually just connected your box to a long conducter, the ground in your house goes to the neutral bus and then to the grid, the exact opposite of what you need. "For a "six sided shielding box" (faraday cage for equipment not in use).... "you need a very low inductance to ground. This is desirable for HEMP and IEMI. Ground rods have high inductance, and while necessary for lightning, are of limited help against high frequency transient phenomena". `DHS-CISA EMP protection and resilience guide, Version 2.2 - 5 February 2019 unclassified.` it also refences the various mil-spec standards.
@thedrummer7673
Жыл бұрын
Home Depot sells copper foil tape that conducts on both the copper and the adhesive sides. I use it on all the faraday cages I build. Also, Home Depot sells spray rubber coating in aerosol cans...better than cardboard...you def want that mask on though when you spray it.
@TacticalPRN
Жыл бұрын
Super interssting. Didn’t realize you had to pull the rubber seal. I would like to see the radio test with the ammo can before modifying. I’ll have to test this out myself
@CityPrepping
Жыл бұрын
yeh, i realized after filming the video i should have shown that test. will try to improve in future videos :)
@drwhoeric
Жыл бұрын
One important point to note is for anything that may require a charge or recharging, even when turned off needs to be refreshed every now and then. I would remove internal batteries if possible and store them in a separate leak proof container inside the Faraday Cage.
@BIGTBBQ316
8 ай бұрын
City Prepper, another thing you can do if on the move and can't ground cable to earth is dissipate the ESC to ground with a piece of metal like you would a capacitor. For those out there that don't know what I am talking about. You would take a piece of wire or metal and ground out the box before opening it by touching the metal to the box and a grounded item. This allows you to be on the go. Ideally is to have it grounded as City Prepper showed, BUT we don't live in an Ideal world. Great video. For the price that it would cost to build this box you can order already made Faraday Bags and other items that work. This is a great video and if you have a lot of Ammo cans then it is cost effective. Keep up the great work City Prepping!
@unwin42
Жыл бұрын
If you're looking for a conductive gasket for this or a trash can, Digi-Key sells the Würth Elektronik 3020602, which is sold elsewhere for this purpose at a huge markup.
@rquest3059
Жыл бұрын
Another way to test the effectiveness of cage is to place a cell phone inside and then call the number, if it rings, it failed. I would want an external mount for grounding. Just to make sure it had a solid contact point. Excellent, informative video.
@kevindutton3676
Жыл бұрын
So these will stop a cell signal? That’s what I came here to find out but no one else seems interested in it
@rquest3059
Жыл бұрын
@kevindutton3676 Yes, it will block all signals and prevent tracking of your phone.
@kerrymarris4260
7 ай бұрын
No grounding.
@jeanlui6944
7 ай бұрын
The power put out by cell towers is millions of times weaker then an EMP. It is not a 'proof'.
@jeanlui6944
6 ай бұрын
Folks, consider that a cell tower puts out just a few watts of energy while a nuclear induced EMP is millions of time more powerful!!!
@danielledunavant3146
Жыл бұрын
I made a faraday box out of a galvanized metal trash can doing much the same as shown in this video. I keep an old cpap machine that works inside as well as a solar generator, radio, flashlight, CO2 detector among a few othetr things. Living in an apartment I don't have any idea how to ground it, however.
@heresjohnny4836
Жыл бұрын
plumping under your sinks? im in an apartment as well and not an updated one
@billsedutto8824
Жыл бұрын
Connect a terminal ring to the end of the ground wire. Then you you connect the terminal ring to the screw that holds the cover plate onto an electrical outlet. Assuming the outlet was installed to code and properly grounded this will give you a ground. That’s how you would properly ground an appliance with a three prong plug if you didn’t have a three prong grounded outlet. Those common adaptors were supposed to be connected to the plate screw.
@rpbajb
Жыл бұрын
Don't ground it at all. That's bad practice. See @jeanlui6944 post above, he's an engineer.
@chrissewell1608
Жыл бұрын
Why not a rubber trash can? Wouldn't it be better?
@billsedutto8824
Жыл бұрын
@@chrissewell1608 Rubber would prevent electrical conductivity but it won’t block the magnetic induction. The metal shell allows the electromagnetic impulse to surround the ‘cage’ without allowing it to conduct through it as long as the inside is lined with non conductive material and there are no air gaps.
@ControlsEngineerOne
Жыл бұрын
Finally!! Someone using a Grounding wire!! Spot on CP!!
@CityPrepping
Жыл бұрын
thanks!
@Norwolf259
Жыл бұрын
Great video Kris. I don't remember seeing anyone else ground their cages. I'll keep that in mind for sure. Cheers from Alberta!
@dakkotaknight
Жыл бұрын
I made one just a few months ago bout of old ammo cans! Love the video!
@robintaylor1084
Жыл бұрын
You can also use a metal trash can for larger items, with metal tape, aluminum foil and cardboard. To test it, put a cell phone in it and then call it. If no ringing it is good.
@geod3589
Жыл бұрын
I've read the cellphone test is not that great, that might be why he used a regular radio. I've actually tried using my cellphone and it always rang, perhaps I did not do a good job on my cage.
@drwhoeric
Жыл бұрын
I am thinking about reusing the rubber seal but wrapping it in copper foil before re-inserting it. I also like the idea about the external grounding lug rather than anything going to the inside of the Faraday Cage.
@TheTdub
11 ай бұрын
Excellent idea, I would still remove the paint however for optimum continuity
@get_spanked240
Жыл бұрын
This was so well done and put together it deserves a like 👍🏻
@shibui99
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
@scottminshall6420
Жыл бұрын
Great how to video Kris! I think you covered the bases well on what to possibly store in your Faraday cage, thanks for sharing.
@TomRolfson
11 ай бұрын
An alternative to the cardboard which will likely provide both better insulation as well as cushioning against drops and bumps to protect your gear is an inexpensive yoga mat. If very thin, you may even double the bottom for add'l impact protection.
@hextacy1464
11 ай бұрын
Aren't those typically a rubber material..?
@mishanay2977
Жыл бұрын
I believe if grounding, it need a dedicated copper stake with a wire clamp bashed into soil outside, a meter deep. Grounding to pipe plumbing makes fatal touch for anyone touching a water faucet/tap/pipe. Each generator in Au supposed to be grounded with a copper stake. By the way, the sound-box you build for your generator, included some foil, if pieces connected, you have that box as a Faraday cage.. Also, the Faraday cage doesn't need to be a solid metal, using a metal/copper window insect screen, much better, more flexible, lighter.
@Wisco_Jim
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic, Great video brother keep them coming!
@user-vs1pr6mg8b
7 ай бұрын
Take a closet reline it with lead lines drywall which is easy to aquire. Run #6 bare copper around the room in a couple areas down to 4 ground rods in 4 corners. This can be welded to ground rods or mechanically held. Remember to cover floor and inside of door. Then you can have a ton for room for devices. Same way they do xrays, ct, cat scan,etc rooms!!!!!
@michaeltitus5305
Жыл бұрын
enjoyed the beat and the low volume it was at. Also enjoyed the instructional vid.!!
@samcantu24
11 ай бұрын
My suggestions for a more effective cage that I implement myself. -Coat the inside with rubber, 2-4 coats of using spray on (other than where metal to metal contact is needed for the lid) -Fabricate a thin lead insert w/top that will fit inside and apply rubber coat as with can. -Weld or solder ground connection on outside of can -Store on a rubber mat
@PCinefro
Жыл бұрын
I keep an old cell phone with important data on it. I also have a usb SATA drive with all my important data on it and a usb adapter for the phone to access the data. Also a ham radio, small solar panel, rechargeable batteries, usb power brick, and a battery charger that plugs into the usb output of the solar panel or the power brick. I have a larger cage made from a trash can with larger items in there.
@hickboyjusthick698
Жыл бұрын
I used a large metal trash can, lined it with rubber and used a conductive seal around the lid to properly secure the seal.
@Noemo2000
Жыл бұрын
Could you make one out of a Mylar bag or maybe a ziplock bag nested inside another ziplock bag with aluminum foil in between the bags? Just curious about something small that you could carry in a small bugout bag
@CityPrepping
Жыл бұрын
great question. i'll research that for a future video.
@SgtSkrog
Жыл бұрын
That might work, I do something similar with faraday fabric and conductive tape for small scale. Like radios, optics, or small solar in my emergency bag. I like the fabric as I can customize the size per item.
@scrapzwtf
Жыл бұрын
Would aluminum foil tape around the closed lid help seal the box? I have a larger ammo box I’d like to convert. I don’t have that much confidence in my crafting skills. I have a lot of wire pieces from when my dad did electrical work. Would any wire work as a grounding wire?
@CityPrepping
Жыл бұрын
you can wrap the lid with aluminum tape (or foil). I didn't go with that approach b/c it doesn't lend itself to opening the box easily. great question!
@kenp133
10 ай бұрын
If nothing else, as long as they stay dry, these cans make a good place to store your primary portable emergency radio equipment and even first aid things if you need to bug out quickly..
@RT-qv9lt
Жыл бұрын
Radios flashlights optics and medical equipment are a must. Note: Ammo cans are cheap at gun shows and surplus stores. Most sellers are willing to deal on multi can purchases.
@drwhoeric
Жыл бұрын
One more thing. there are different ground potentials depending on what you ground the Faraday Cage to. The target is to keep the EMP from passing thru it and even a water pipe would have an EMP flow to ground. I am thinking having an independent grounding rod with a short cable to the Faraday Cage would be optimum. I have a friend who knows more than I do and need to ask him his thoughts. He and I could argue the potentials of whether to or not to ground and if to ground, how to best ground the Faraday Cage.
@patriotpride3095
Жыл бұрын
anything you store that is electronic will eventually require recharging, so the rabbit whole quickly gets larger.... However, the concern of an EMP is growing and should be prepared for. Its my #1 concern.
@billsedutto8824
Жыл бұрын
Ecoflow Delta with solar panels all stored in a trash can faraday cage will help with that.
@tyroneemail
7 ай бұрын
Hey T_funks comment was great and you should really look at his advice as a electrical engineer. I am an Electrician and He is correct on all terms leaving in the rubber gasket. He is also right about the ground wire, Diode is a great Idea and the ground is not necessary however if you do it you cannot allow it to go into the box the way it is here. I would worry that particularly with the way you have it coiled you would great a massive induced voltage or amperage and then the poor connection to the aluminium foil would create a massive arc or possibly a capacitance if the arc blew the line. If you did it, then weld or bolt or clamp it to the exterior or you may need to bother with protecting the valuables as they may simply blow up instead.
@dog-gone-it5944
Жыл бұрын
I did a much bigger Faraday box so I could put some foldable solar panels and a couple of solar generators. If you don't have a way to get electricity, then your old phone won't work after the charge is gone. I don't know much about what an EMP or CME ruins. I've heard it can destroy your solar panels, too. The rest is kinda the same things you mentioned. I do know that a flash light without batteries won't be damaged. I've heard but don't know for sure that any appliances you have if it's unplugged is supposed to be safe, but then why have a Faraday cage if all these things are safe unplugged? I get confused. I really have heard so many different things and definitely did research, but I still get different answers. I asked Google if you could use an old microwave as a faraday Cage. There were several websites, and they were different. Half said yes, half said no. If I had enough aluminum foil, I'd just foil the whole house and forget about!
@cd2talk
Жыл бұрын
I built two out of 30 gal metal garbage cans .same concept as ammo cans. In side I have 2 40 channel cb walkie-talkies 1 car cb for a base station. 2 ham radio walkie-talkies. Computer tablet with lots of survival info. Multimeter. Spare water pump, spare solar controller, lots of rechargeable aaa, aa, c, d size batteries, flashlights, blood pressure machine, blood sugar machine, defibrillator.
@corporaterobotslave400
Жыл бұрын
You can use the same method with a trash can, but I used rubber mats instead of cardboard to line it - better insulation. I also duct tape the lid closed with aluminum tape to help seal it.
@PapaiUrsolino
5 ай бұрын
Great video! My suggestion is to actually have a small Faraday box with the very minimum necessary for communication (radio as cellphone towers may be dead) after a first EMP/CME. If it's a EMP, chances are that subsequent attacks may follow and if you have only one Faraday box with all your electronics, you may risk to have them fried in a 2nd, 3rd EMP. Don't carry all your electronic stuff in a single basket.
@johnnycorvette4242
Жыл бұрын
Could you ground your faraday cage to a plug and use strictly the ground?
@rpbajb
Жыл бұрын
NO, don't do that! The electric power grid is the largest antenna in the country. Huge currents will be induced into it during an EMP. That's exactly what you're trying to protect your equipment from. Don't connect your equipment to it. Faraday cages should not be grounded at all.
@tanetupper2140
Жыл бұрын
I have the smallest Blue Ridge solar generator. I can fit it and a folding solar panel, and a galvanized steel trashcan. I put things like outdoor solar lights, as well as flashlights and radios in it as well.
@autumnwest5854
Жыл бұрын
You knowledge of different subjects is impressive.
@redcap13
Жыл бұрын
Put your mobile phone in there for testing and then call it if there is no reception it means your farday cage is working 😉 Did you know inside of your microwave oven is a Faraday cage?
@CityPrepping
Жыл бұрын
great point! yup, knew about the microwave option as well. thanks for pointing that out.
@kearneyfamilylondon68
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting. 2x suggestions. To put in the cage, solar powered calculator - after an EMP the ability to do sums easily may well be of advantage. To make the cage out of what in the UK is sold as an ash box. Good size for laptop.
@johnnyquest5942
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the how-to of making a faraday cage . That’s need to know information. Stand ready my friends .
@Idahoprepper71
Жыл бұрын
Putting a ground wire under the lid like that seems like you are giving a path for the emp into the box.
@todamnbad
Жыл бұрын
The majority of small handheld devices will have very little to no damage from an emp, small devices aren't large enough antennas to absorb an emp, i agree that a Faraday cage is needed but for larger equipment like generators or solar equipment, lathe copper windings in generators and large runs of copper wire in a solar setup are large antennas that will take the most damage
@rpbajb
Жыл бұрын
Are you sure? A printed circuit board in a radio or laptop, for instance, looks to my eye to have maybe half a meter of conductor. An EMP can induce 50,000 volts per meter, in a wide range of frequencies (DC to daylight as they say). Modern chips run on 3 volts, won't they fry?
@todamnbad
Жыл бұрын
@@rpbajb yes, there are lots of studies and tests on the subject, all electronic ls have a risk of damage but the hand held size devices are fairly safe
@rpbajb
Жыл бұрын
@@todamnbad That's good to know. So Li-ion power banks, LED flashlights, battery powered security alarms, cell phones, tablets...should all be okay. Why are people building all these faraday cages?
@CIVILDEFENSEBUNKER
Жыл бұрын
A specific room in tour home should be shielded, theres so much gear that a faraday room would be nice to have.
@diamondan38
10 ай бұрын
You can test your Faraday box using a cell phone as well. Put the cell phone in the box if the connection drops when you close and ground it you have no signal
@greenhousegrower3830
Жыл бұрын
I fully agree with grounding a faraday cage. Flashlights, Optics, cordless drills, radio, CD player, rechargeable batteries. Cameras, because being able to document history is always important.
@dcyphyr
Жыл бұрын
If you ever need this, it will be the end of history.
@myprivacy998
Жыл бұрын
An old cell phone can work as a camera as well as store important survival apps. Just make sure to keep a charger in there for the phone.
@racerdude888
8 ай бұрын
If your home is newer, connecting the ground to the metallic water supply may or may not work. The supply line is typically plastic under ground
@radam8966
Жыл бұрын
A couple of things to consider. 12v to 120 power inverter Triple A-D cell Car battery Solar power bank with panel(s) - large and or small
@rpbajb
Жыл бұрын
A lead/acid car battery, A and D cells don't have to be protected from EMP, if that's what you mean. If you're saying prep those items, I agree. P.S. Lithium-ion batteries should be protected because their BMS usually contains microchips.
@Stkrrook
Жыл бұрын
Good idea to ground it and test it. Thank you for the info!
@brandonboulton2776
Жыл бұрын
Here's a tip, save all those little silica desiccants from shoes and such, and stick em in your ammo boxes to absorb humidity.
@CityPrepping
Жыл бұрын
excellent idea. i live in a super dry area, so never consider that issue. i grew up in humidity, so yeh, that would be useful for sure.
@brandonboulton2776
Жыл бұрын
@@CityPrepping Washington State here. It's necessary.👍
@lenbuckholtz2740
Жыл бұрын
I did it with a trash can. LOTS of space. like everything for a month's wait. radios batteries, walkie talkies , testing equip, vom, . and a few bucks, metal ones, agony dollars. simple but helpful. BURY THE THING, put foil all around it, sorta self grounding. simple.
@jimbojones9665
Жыл бұрын
Nice little plug for Huntington Beach Harley.
@fromsheeptoshepherddog6695
7 ай бұрын
Items to consider saving in a faraday box: Solar chargeable lower Bank Raspberry pi computer with a Qortal node running (ideally you have 2 with one being plugged in and synchronized while the other one is in the box and you swap them out regularly) Power tools Bike lights Night vision GPS devices Meshtastic devices
@markhager8321
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris
@twoowls4469
10 ай бұрын
Another option for testing is to place a walkie talkie in the can and try transmit to it. Or use a cell phone and try to call it from another. Lastly, if your phone has a Wi-Fi hotspot option, connect your laptop or another device to the Internet using the phone hotspot. Place the phone inside, close the lid and see if the Internet signal drops out. If it does, your cage is good to go!
@warlockcommandcenter
3 ай бұрын
Nice video, I have for years said to ground Your faraday box’s, the card board is good but I think truck bed liner could be better. Now for seals if you think aluminum foil is good how about copper window screen from Mc Master-Carr rolled in to a tube you shouldn’t need much. Last I like to have a ground strap connecting the lid to the body of the can also I like to use terminals to connect ground wire can.
@kylesmith9655
Жыл бұрын
I made a couple of theses. For my higher priced items I also put the In faraday bags.
@dvig3261
Жыл бұрын
Do not add a ground. Adding a ground will render the metal box invisible to a high power emp. Also be sure to set your completed box on an electrically insulated surface, A wooden shelf, as opposed to a metal shelf. As the electricity flows through a conductor, it creates a magnetic field around it. If the box is grounded the box becomes the conductor. If the box is insulated it will not.
@rpbajb
Жыл бұрын
Right, do not ground a faraday cage; I put mine in a plastic tote. Keeps it clean, too.
@absolutelyperilous
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!! Thank you for all your awesome content and dedication!
@seloss5734
4 ай бұрын
Please explain the top piece of the cardboard (4:39). Does it stop the connection where the lid was sanded? Why sand then?
@harrymarsh8477
Жыл бұрын
Great video Kris, I especially liked that you actually tested your RFI-shielded box!
@CentralOregonSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video!!! Well done!!! Great to see your channel doing really well brother…
@jillhoward5324
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I always learn a lot from you. I would like to know your solution for large devices like a solar generator such as the Delta Pro and solar panels.
@crackshot-tv
10 ай бұрын
Ultra practical video, thanks for making this!
@DanSigmund
Жыл бұрын
Kris, enjoyed this video. One suggestion... When you do the testing with the radio in the can, i noticed you didnt have the grounding cable going under the lid. I am curious to see if that cable has any gaps when placed under the lid and closed. thanks! - Dan W4WWF
@hazmateequanim1904
9 ай бұрын
Not exactly sure of what I would put in there. However I would not store batteries of any type. In my opinion the risk of explosion or fire exeeds the risk of emp. Maybe separating the power source from the devices would be a good idea.
@dumpsterahoy9236
Жыл бұрын
Thanks CP
@bryanp5534
Жыл бұрын
Great video Kris! I'm going to build out one of my ammo cans for this purpose. Thanks!
@GES1985
7 ай бұрын
Can you make a video on making a Faraday room, for a basement saferoom
@brendag2891
Жыл бұрын
I miss your Tuesday News roundup. Where do you suggest we go for an unbiased, short, weekly update? No late night comedy anymore
@blackhand9581
10 ай бұрын
USB Drives while light and portable need a charge in order to keep the data in them. It usually lasts 1 year, probably less depending on the make and model. Flash drives can still function once the charge runs out. However, all the files in it would be lost. It is much more preferable to store your data for the long term in hard drives as they last longer. We're talking decades.
@kpheathen9370
Жыл бұрын
Greetings from Louisiana great video
@robertotroncoso7124
7 ай бұрын
Thank you my friend
@donaldfrazier5244
Жыл бұрын
Next video,we need to build a faraday cage for our gas generators!
@FidoHouse
Жыл бұрын
And our solar generators.
@GS-rw9og
Жыл бұрын
excellent, thankyou
@jerrys5764
Жыл бұрын
I just sanded the ammo can and kept the seal but instead put a sheet of aluminum foil all across the top and closed it. It works fine too but after opening it a few times I did have to replace the sheet.
@anchorageprepper9008
Жыл бұрын
Slick and simple 🤙
@Blue_eyed_Tigger
11 ай бұрын
Great video. Nice small but scalable DIY.
@Property_Matters
Жыл бұрын
What's your thoughts about portable power stations and generators? Will they need to be protected?
@CityPrepping
Жыл бұрын
they will be susceptible. obviously, building a setup like this with a trashcan would allow you to fit a power station.
@mr.makeit4037
Жыл бұрын
Good work. Things and info of value. Keep up the good work
@rustyshackleford4911
Жыл бұрын
Kris can you talk about how to protect the larger items such as solar generators? I know Inergy offers a customized direct plug EMPshield, and OffGridTek makes a large faraday bag, but typically we have to keep these batteries plugged in to be useful during grid down, thus a faraday bag probably wouldnt be of much use. Or, do solar generators simply become collateral damage after an EMP/CME?
@slick62
8 ай бұрын
i think ur out of luck bud
@Out_GalliVANtin
Жыл бұрын
Thoughts on faraday bags like what ARK offers?
@CityPrepping
Жыл бұрын
i have not heard of ARK.
@Out_GalliVANtin
Жыл бұрын
@@CityPrepping My apologies. It’s under the company CrossBreed Holsters, and it’s called the ARK bag. I’m not too familiar with the company as this bag was something I won in a drawing. They call it a faraday bag, but I couldn’t tell you how well it holds up or anything.
@michaelthompson8986
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Kris!
@1youwatch
7 ай бұрын
The empty bags from my local coffee roaster double as faraday bags. Free faraday bag and you don’t spend money at Starbucks. A win win!
@brandonpalmer4069
11 ай бұрын
Maybe an extra ECU for your vehicle would be a good thing to insulate, provided you can afford a spare one.
@yahdood6015
6 ай бұрын
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