Re: Faraday cage

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Original poster: "S.Gaeta by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <sgtporky-at-prodigy-dot-net>

Hi Terry,

I would try to get copper or brass screen instead of aluminum even though it
is expensive. The advantage is that it is easier to bond the pieces together
with solder to make a good electrical connection. Poor bonding between
sections could create points of rectification, which would tend to radiate
all kinds of garbage. The aluminum could work if you are very meticulous
about bonding, but copper/brass is much easier. The aluminum will not catch
fire. If you use wooden support structures, make sure that it is inside of
the screening and well covered (very extreamly important at the corners
which tend to attract more hits). I have only seen copper and brass (most
common) screen used at the transmitter sites I have visited.

Good Luck,
Sue
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Subject: Faraday cage


> Original poster: "Terry Fritz" <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>
>
> Hi All,
>
> I was thinking of making a simple Faraday cage.  I have a lot of computer
> and other electronic stuff creeping all over the house and though it would
> be nice to have.  Maybe like a 6 foot cube.
>
> I was thinking of a simple 1x2 wood frame with aluminum screening.
Simple,
> fast, and easily handled.  Not real big and easy to take down.
>
> I had the following questions:
>
> 1.  Is there any chance of setting the aluminum (bug screen as on windows
> and doors) on fire?  I know some metals like steel wool can light up and I
> just wanted to check on aluminum screening.
>
> 2.  Arcing directly to the screen will tend to transmit RFI and magnetic
> fields go right through it, but do you think it would be worthwhile?
>
> 3.  Any construction tips?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Terry
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