Steel garbage can as Faraday cage?

[JimRobert]

Looking for simple, practical solutions - what about a galvanized steel garbage can as a Faraday cage (a lot cheaper than a gun safe!), grounded via alligator clip tp speaker wire?

Anyone have any thoughts?

[isopsycho]

There is already a thread on this topic (see thread for additional details), and yes it would make an effective cage as long as you have some insulation inside the can that would separate the contents from the can walls. The weld line on the can will act as an antenna and transmit into the cage, so sanding this down flush with the can wall is a must.

[BumblingBear]

... Interesting.


But you know you're a prepper when:

You keep a scope by itself hanging around just in case you run out of batteries, or an EMP fries the red dot on your AR.

-BB

[james223]

Art. from American Civil Defense Asssoc. use a metal trash can. Put equipment in cardboard box . Place lid on tight , use screen wire if not tight. Place over top several layers if nes.

[bikerdruid]

Originally Posted by james223

Art. from American Civil Defense Asssoc. use a metal trash can. Put equipment in cardboard box . Place lid on tight , use screen wire if not tight. Place over top several layers if nes.

sorry....nes?