Unchained Preppers

General Category => D.I.Y. => Topic started by: Gunner on February 14, 2012, 01:36:48 AM

Title: EMP prof ammo can
Post by: Gunner on February 14, 2012, 01:36:48 AM
Finally got around to making my totally overkill EMP prof box. What do you guys think?

I took some cardboard that was decently thick and cut each one to fit perfectly inside the can. Didn't get any good pictures of these steps but this is after I finished cutting all the pieces, duck taping them together and then wrapping it in aluminum foil.
(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/devon250/1756f529.jpg)

I taped all the corners so it wouldn't rip when sliding it into the can, mine was a super tight fit.
(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/devon250/562b28a9.jpg)
(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/devon250/625fb9c1.jpg)

I left a little foil to then wrap it in the inside and tape it.
(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/devon250/dc07c0bb.jpg)

Then shove that sucker into the can carefully so you dont tear any of the foil.
(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/devon250/15fc3aa2.jpg)
(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/devon250/2f0a6367.jpg)

And now the finished product. All it needs is some paint.
(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/devon250/6862fb19.jpg)
Title: Re: EMP prof ammo can
Post by: RS762 on February 14, 2012, 02:17:34 AM
For a second i was like "but ammo won't be affected by EMP" [img]http://www.arrse.co.uk/at
Im a dumbass lol.

Good idea btw, think it would work?
Title: Re: EMP prof ammo can
Post by: Gunner on February 14, 2012, 02:24:18 AM
For a second i was like "but ammo won't be affected by EMP" [img]http://www.arrse.co.uk/at
Im a dumbass lol.

Good idea btw, think it would work?


Haha took you a minute but you pulled through.

I threw my phone in it before I did any of this and it never rang but I want to give myself the best chance so I hopefully made it overkill so I can throw my electronics in and be sure they will be safe.
Title: Re: EMP prof ammo can
Post by: WhiteWolf on February 14, 2012, 03:29:13 AM
Dude  [img]http://www.arrse.co.uk/at Isn't that a bit overkill for just storing your flesh light?
Title: Re: EMP prof ammo can
Post by: RS762 on February 14, 2012, 03:58:32 AM
Dude  [img]http://www.arrse.co.uk/at Isn't that a bit overkill for just storing your flesh light?


lol this idea brought to you by the fleshlight.
Title: Re: EMP prof ammo can
Post by: special-k on February 14, 2012, 05:40:33 AM
Seems like a waste of an ammo can to me.
Title: Re: EMP prof ammo can
Post by: JohnyMac on February 14, 2012, 09:15:23 AM
Cool Gunner, thx for sharing.

A question comes to mind: How can we tell if our EMP proofing is working? Put a cell phone in "the EMP container" and try to call it? Thoughts???
Title: Re: EMP prof ammo can
Post by: Deathstyle on February 14, 2012, 05:52:26 PM
Thanks for the info GUNNER!  [URL=http://www.smileyvault.co


An ammo can is small but plenty can fit in there. Walkies, portable ham radios, USB card.


Sure a USB card might be pointless but then againif you do come across a working laptop or something than all your saved files can be accessed.
Title: Re: EMP prof ammo can
Post by: WhiteWolf on February 14, 2012, 10:21:21 PM
Cool Gunner, thx for sharing.

A question comes to mind: How can we tell if our EMP proofing is working? Put a cell phone in "the EMP container" and try to call it? Thoughts???
In my experience the ammo can blocks the cell signal anyways. Though I usually don't get the best reception in my area so the foil probably aids it a little. Though the foil itself doesn't block shit.
Title: Re: EMP prof ammo can
Post by: Gunner on February 14, 2012, 10:30:14 PM
Dude  [img]http://www.arrse.co.uk/at Isn't that a bit overkill for just storing your flesh light?


What the hell am I to do if I lose my flesh light!? Must not lose flesh light at all cost!

Seems like a waste of an ammo can to me.


I have plenty and work in a gun store that has more than enough so it was a good decision to me.

Cool Gunner, thx for sharing.

A question comes to mind: How can we tell if our EMP proofing is working? Put a cell phone in "the EMP container" and try to call it? Thoughts???


No problem man, I just hope it works.

I'm not sure if there is a real way to test it, but I remember reading somewhere or hearing from somebody that the best test is to throw your phone in and give it a ring. Mine never rang from the beginning but I figured I would go one step farther.

Thanks for the info GUNNER!  (http://www.smileyvault.co


An ammo can is small but plenty can fit in there. Walkies, portable ham radios, USB card.


Sure a USB card might be pointless but then againif you do come across a working laptop or something than all your saved files can be accessed.
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Any time dude.

I am going to then throw my stuff in a ziplock bag and then put it in the can.