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EMP Protection - LawAbidingCitizen - 11 October 2013
Apologies if this has been discussed before.
Anyone have any thoughts on EMP Protection using layers of tin foil?
I've seen plans for faraday cages but just wondered if layers of time foil would be effective enough to protect from an EMP?
Also, is it true that the inside of a microwave oven would provide sufficient EMP Protection?
RE: EMP Protection - CharlesHarris - 11 October 2013
Simplest thing is to store small devices having FETs in an unplugged microwave oven. Don't throw away an old microwave which stops working, just cut off the power cord close to the chassis and use the box. Test effectiveness of shielding by putting your cellular phone i ths oven, close the door and try to call your cell from your landline. If phone does not ring you gave a good Faraday cage.
RE: EMP Protection - Mortblanc - 11 October 2013
Actually, the phone is ringing and you can't hear it because the door is closed!
RE: EMP Protection - Highlander - 11 October 2013
The search fetched up this thread
http://forum.survivaluk.net/showthread.php?tid=5836&highlight=faraday+cage
There are other threads too
RE: EMP Protection - Straight Shooter - 11 October 2013
I have a old microwave and a metal dust bin they both work for me.
RE: EMP Protection - LawAbidingCitizen - 11 October 2013
Thanks for your replies. Unfortunately I threw an old microwave away a few years ago (before I started prepping)
RE: EMP Protection - Skean Dhude - 11 October 2013
Oldmicrowaves are easy to acquire. Just look outside blocks of flats.
RE: EMP Protection - LawAbidingCitizen - 11 October 2013
(11 October 2013, 13:32)Skean Dhude Wrote: Oldmicrowaves are easy to acquire. Just look outside blocks of flats.Good point, shall keep my eyes open for one...
RE: EMP Protection - Timelord - 11 October 2013
Sorry if this thread has been posted many times before.
RE: EMP Protection - Skean Dhude - 11 October 2013
Don't worry about it. In forums the threads wither away and new ones are created but new people may give different answers.