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Microwave used as Faraday cage? - Prepaday - 20 August 2012
I have just read that a microwave can be used as a Farady cage. I have a spare one in the cupboard. Can I just stash my batteries in there and shut the door?
RE: Microwave used as Faraday cage? - NorthernRaider - 20 August 2012
Basically yes but its always prudent to seperate everything with a rappings of cling film
RE: Microwave used as Faraday cage? - Prepaday - 20 August 2012
Do I need to stick a copper pipe onto it and stick it in the soil of my garden? I have googled how to make one using what I have in the house and keep getting conflicting messages, Do I need to seal the gap up on the microwave door?
RE: Microwave used as Faraday cage? - Skean Dhude - 20 August 2012
You don't need to earth it but I also do just as an extra.
I have several old microwaves I use as Faraday cages. I also wrap the contents in tin foil as well. I wouldn't use cling film as it generates static.
RE: Microwave used as Faraday cage? - Tigs - 20 August 2012
(20 August 2012, 13:23)Skean Dhude Wrote: You don't need to earth it but I also do just as an extra.
I have several old microwaves I use as Faraday cages. I also wrap the contents in tin foil as well. I wouldn't use cling film as it generates static.
yeah but dont wrap batteries in foil , my old mum put a load of batteries in to a foil lined bag, when she came to use them they had all discharged!!!
RE: Microwave used as Faraday cage? - Prepaday - 20 August 2012
What would I wrap the batteries in then?
condom? lol, they seem to be the in thing on here lol.
RE: Microwave used as Faraday cage? - 00111001 - 20 August 2012
Test the microwave first before relying 100% on it. Stick your mobile phone in there, then call it. If your faraday cage is working as it should your phone will not ring.
RE: Microwave used as Faraday cage? - Prepaday - 20 August 2012
Just tried that, The phone rang...now what?
RE: Microwave used as Faraday cage? - 00111001 - 20 August 2012
(20 August 2012, 15:07)Prepaday Wrote: Just tried that, The phone rang...now what?
You don't have a faraday cage there unfortunately - you have an old microwave...
If it's not blocking even the wavelength for communications - it won't block an EMP.
RE: Microwave used as Faraday cage? - Prepaday - 20 August 2012
I didn't wrap phone in foil and my microwave is red so kinda modern, I know there is an electrical fault with my microwave, it doesn't heat up.....I'm gonna take my phone to the shop and stick it in all the microwaves and dial my phone lol.