Homemade Battery! - The DIY "Earth Battery" - Powers Clocks/Watches/Calcs/LED Lights....
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- Homemade Battery. The DIY "Earth Battery". Earth Batteries are easy to make and produce enough power to run many items such as Lcd clocks, watches, pedometers, calculators, LED lighting and more. all that's needed is copper wire (from old extension cord etc.), several small bolts (screws or nails can also be used), an ice cube tray and dirt. that's it. makes a quick and easy battery. works best if it's made with moist dirt/soil. Note: every couple of days the dirt will "dry out" and the voltage will decrease. TO RECHARGE THE BATTERY; just add 1 or 2 teaspoons of water to each "cell" and the battery will be "recharged". for increased voltage make more than one battery and hook them together. Tip: try to use "galvanized" bolts, screws or nails - as they work the best. *included in this video is footage of a larger outdoor "single cell" earth battery i made. it's made using a 2' long piece of copper pipe and a giant (foot long) nail.
UPDATE:(5/25/2018) This battery has now been sitting on a shelf collecting dust for 4 years. so i decided to see if i could recharge it to "like new" condition - by just adding water. here's the youtube video link to see what happened • MY DIY Earth Battery (...
omfg! first time I did this in my life. got 12.66 volts!! it works!! I used the gold looking zinc plated bolts and squeezed half a lime in cup of water.
this actually works, made myself one yesterday for my electricity class
What kind of dirt do I use?
@@ericjohnson8586 you too man ? :)
@@ericjohnson8586 the dirty kind .
DId u get any amps?
Electricity class?
Electricity is induced when two dissimilar alloys are in the presence of an electrolyte. You would improve upon this model by having a copper rod, your zinc coated bolts (galvanized) in each of the cells (cubes) then connecting them in series until the desired voltage is reached (may have to increase the number of cells under a load) then connect the same about in parallel to increase the amp hour rating of each earth battery so that is can power useful things (chargers ect.) You might also introduce a bit of salt water (an electrolyte) to improve conductivity and the electrolysis process.
So metal blends touching something that has electrolytes (or heat)?
@@TheLadyaec You may consider looking up "the Seebeck effect". Fascinating stuff
You realize they’re already in a series, right? The individual cubes are the cells, and the they’re in a series to make the “battery”, and he can then wire more “batteries” in parallel to increase the voltage and amperage to one load. Also, salt water likely wouldn’t increase the voltage at all because the dirt is already acting as the electrolyte and producing 0.5v per cell which is about average especially for that small of a cell. Adding more electrolytes to the solution that already has enough electrolytes won’t help and can actually cause the voltage to drop if the cell becomes too viscus.
I just realized your comment is from 7 years ago lol
@@eprater1234 I’d forgotten all about this. In series, voltage is additive. In parallel current is additive. Your comments are appreciated, thank you for your input.
I actually tested my own after watching this to confirm its not a scam, but it's real!!
yep it's real 🙂✔
Adds a whole new meaning to the phrase, "connect your circuit to _ground_!" ;~P LOL
you sir, are a genious! :)
... thats where the meaning came from in the 1st place. all sayings etc have profound roots.
David Irving That was what I was referring to. sigh. and so was the OP. sigh x 2 seems you were the stupid one (no offence (not spelt with an s)) for not getting that.
oh the roots of the power of words lol
AuralVirus Or offense. I think that spelling is dependent on location or just personal preference.
If you push the bolts deeper in the dirt (if possible) then you get a bit more voltage. In your case you couldn't do it. A bit more deeper cells and longer bolts could have made it. This advice was only for the bolts and not the copper. No need to get the copper deeper. However, a few more cells do the same thing if needed, to get more volts. A combination of Stainless steel and aluminum works also well and I prefer that, especially if you want to dip often.
Very nice video, by the way. Thanks!
dip often?
What do you mean dip often?
@@Randy2747 By that I mean to water it more often. If its to dry, the experiment want work. There much be always moisture in it or no electricity.
Desertsun wrote what was also my thought:
"Note: every couple of days the dirt will "dry out" and the voltage will decrease. TO RECHARGE THE BATTERY; just add 1 or 2 teaspoons of water to each "cell" and the battery will be "recharged"."
dirt cheap
lol
I cant aford tho :^(
stonks
Which kind of dirt is it sand and water
Love the information. I enjoy your videos. If an apocalypse happens, people are going to regret not watching these. Thanks for all the work.
Batteries won't really help in the acutal apocalyspe.
@@llllllllIIIIIIIIIIIwhat actual apocalypse?
you’d have to be living pretty comfortably to want to move on to generating electricity amidst the apocalypse. I’d be more worried about collecting food and water! Lol.
thanks for helping me get first place for engineering in the science fair 4 years ago. i even got accepted into nationals but i was stopped there. not like i wanted to go any further, i just wanted the pizza party
This is Science for everyone! Great video for simply gadgets!
Gotta keep some copper wires and galvanized bolts in my car in case of an emergency hahaha
My question is how long can it light a light bulb
We are going to use this one for class thanks!
instructions unclear i ended up making an arc reactor...from plastic bags.
woah...
I accidentally made a black hole, how to stop it please help
@@Andrew-ci1dg Glad you were able to figure it out man... You deserve a Nobel for all the accomplishments!....
@@Andrew-ci1dg get a divorce
😂😂😂😂
The Great Pyramid of Giza was actually a power producing machine ...
There are large aquifer's under these pyramids which add to the earths generation of power ....I think it you applied this technology to an area where there is a large under ground aquifers you would produce more power ..
Well, this is rather interesting, so i'm most likely going to use this sometime, but oh man, didn't know you could literally take power out of earth, that's just... logical... yet quite cool :)
That moment you wake up and your NEO
*you're
I really like this. Thanks for sharing.
I just made this using zinc plated iron bolts and got 6.8 volts out of it.
Can you kindly tell me what current range you are able to pull? Thank you
@Budget Boost DIY could you explain that, please?
Boooohoooo mines bigger than yours 🤣
Since you have the voltmeter/Amperemeter in hand, tell us how many Amps does it provide! That is more important that Voltage.
@Underrated Inventions You could try planting herbs in the soil cubes and see if you can put more energy energy into your food 😂🤣😆
Thank you so much ... I'm building mine tomorrow
How did that go?
Very cool...now I have to try it!
wow, you've got yourself some fancy dirt there!! very cool project
If I understand, the dirt is neutral. Isn't the reaction between the copper and the nail?
good eye.
+Andrew_Owens I tried similar esperiment at home and everytime i failed. I used a common 1,2 v 0,22A light bulb. I have to get some leds... Then i'll try again. Soil is neutral? should y use some acid?? :)
***** then the acid becomes the electrolyte, just like your car battery. if this produced a charge it would be because the dirt is wet. the capacitance of dirt is weak, and in this demonstration would only be a matrix to Hold an electrolyte not yet added. this is basically an unfinished battery.
@@sajkdnsaklfhnj what if you use dirt with an acidic ph level?
Magnesium Joint Sachet
The magnesium filings were saved. I placed them in a piece of paper towel. I laid a bare stranded copper wire in the filings. Then rolled the group like a joint. I then bent the metal joint in half and sealed it shut with a second piece of copper. I completed the magnesium sachet by twisting both wires together. I then tested the magnesium sachet with carbon in a tap water bath. The amps came in at 1.3 milliamperes. Again, the shaving have points and powered metal has alot of surface area by mass. This was a very small amount. This is the technique of modern battery manufacturing. It works well.
A tip from a curious Brazilian:
Try to use salt just below each earth cell, it will probably help when they are refilled with water.
Substitute water with vinegar, or with salt water. Increases the acidity and conductivity. Should increase the voltage.
Ah man, that's off the hook!
Learn something new everyday. Thanks!
I clicked this video just to hear him say "dirt" xD I love how he says it
Could you do this for outdoor lighting with pot plants for your energy source ?
I was thinking the same?!
This would be really cool to make a big one of these. What would you say would be the limit, or is there a limit? That may sound silly but this could be a life saver! Not much to carry around in a bug out bag, cause everywhere you go there is dirt!
I screwed up about the texture. It is area of the tall jar of water and the 12-inch rod of magnesium. I never expected to see 5 milliamperes and jumped to a wrong conclusion. I performed a bad science experiment by making changes before duplicating the experiment of someone else. I shaved the magnesium first, with hopes of making a new modern type of cell. I then used that textured rod which produced much higher amperage. 5/16" diameter rod. However, on the second attempt with a smooth rod the 4 milliamperes was still true. I then learned proximity of rods makes higher amperage. The large vessel and rods made that possible to determine. That is a 100% and I tested that several times. The amps would drop into the 2 range and as I brought them closer would climb up into the 6-7 but settle back down in the 4-ma range.
this. is very Cool stuff man you are a gift...!🍄
Can't wait to start playing
you can put salt water and will improve, but you do not need much
How do you connect it to a thing like a calculator or in my case a string of LED lights… like fairy lights…
It may be that the challenge is to use only dirt and metal. but what about adding acid and a bit of water to the dirt.. understadibly it will up the voltage but what about the amps
What's the internal resistance of something like this? Open circuit voltage is one thing, but how much does it drop when there's a load?
im thinking would using several 55 gallon plastic bins with big rods and thicker gauge copper in them make it have a higher voltage output?
Keep exploring my friends, you're on to more than you can truly understand. May I also suggest, adding some salt water to your soil, or trying it on a salt water river system banks.
delighted with this... better than a big bucket. this is portable. and i got the ice cube trays too.
well . 8 years ??? - did you build it or just post a pointless , meaningless message with nothing
Pretty cool!. Any amps in that? I would relay like to know. If you made larger cells, Would you get more voltage?
works with tap water as a medium too, same results
this is amazing 😲 I gotta try this! thanks for posting!
oh ... only 7 years , well did you build one ?????
I am from India and I have achieved 1st prize in my science project competition . Thankyou for sharing your knowledge and helping me . I love your behaviour and explanation .
Thankyou so much
Your dirt battery won’t fit in my calculator 😂😂 But, seriously great demo thank you 👍
What if you mixed epson salt with the water would it have more volts
good staff.. pretty.. cool.... I like it..
If I understand the theory right, (I’ve been learning Ohms law for two weeks now so forgive if I’m wrong), copper and galvanized metals (as well as others) have two different levels of conductivity. They are both conductors, but one is more efficient than the other creating an imbalance. Electrons want to travel from one pole to the other (toward the path of least resistance, or the neutral pole) which creates electromotive force, AKA "voltage".
A battery does not "create" electricity, but "stores" it, which in my mind makes this more of a natural “generator” than a battery, unless the earth itself is viewed as the storage battery, and using the two different metals channels the flow of voltage.
The earth itself provides the electric charge, (through gravity/magnetism I think) so connecting several of these power “generator/batteries” systems together in series should double the voltage in each group. Hooking them in series parallel should also up the amps. If you used deep cycle truck batteries as storage and these earth generators/batteries as a charging source, you would have a reserve capacity in your battery bank similar to those in a solar power system. Any thoughts?
Not bad for the most part, the biggest flaw might be with the deep cycle batteries as storage, since current always seeks balance, so unless the source is not greater than the destination, current will only flow until both are equal...however some simple circuitry could remedy this, so keep with your studies, and learn about diodes and capacitors, as incorporating them in your "system" will help avoid this limitation!
Peace, Love, & Light!
TheSmokingGun57 awesome
I was wondering the same thing if you connect enough together in theory I don't see why you couldn't charge a battery bank...? I think you would need the voltage to be a bit higher than 12v for it to actually charge? I live off grid this would be cool to have as a back up way of charging my batteries if it works.. might try it.
@christopher4535 I'm wondering how effective it would be to up the size and use a garden bed instead of ice tray. Each cell is a plant and it is constantly charged with watering, living soil, root system
Hey, thats a great little video!....thanks, from lesley in New Zealand.
Fanstastic ! Thanks for posting !
Will it work attached to an inverter to convert the bolts into a higher former electricity
Interesting, I'm definitely going to try.
sounds good. let me know if you have any questions.
It would be interesting to see several of these ice cube tray earth batteries stacked together in series. Maybe a stack of 3 trays would give you around 12V?
Tools2Survive hi there. you should be able to make a "12v battery" using as few as 2 of them (as i was ultimately able to get this earth batteries output voltage to just over 6v by "fully saturating" the soil).
desertsun02 Using a drip hose with a timer could make this maintenance free. You could also make several double stacked ice cube tray earth batteries (12v) and connect them in parallel to increase the amperage.
+Tools2Survive yeah .. let's do this. Im gonna try to power a dc motor using this.. will tell you the results in a few days..
+Tools2Survive funny thing is they made these thousands of years ago in huge clay jars, wonder what they used those for back in the day.hmmmmm.......
+Abhimanyu Kashyap So?
No está mal, 20 cubiteras de estas son cerca de 100 voltios!!
Increasing the amperage for earth batteries is quite simple. A law of physics states that wiring in parallel will add the amps of two power sources. We simple wire a solar panel to the earth battery. We build the earth battery to the desired voltage in series. Earth batteries are the cheapest voltage around. Then wire a solar panel to the EB in parallel. Boom best of both worlds. Real power.
this is amazing!!!!!!!
amazing....bro wwat is the principle?
What could you use this for?
Super video
Not sure what you mean by, “dirt”. Mix of sand, clay, eta all?
this may have been asked but what kind of milli amps will it put out?
Big thumbs up for this vid!!
That is pretty awesome but how do you keep it attached to the item you want to charge?
using normal dirt?
I wonder if moistening the soil with salt water would increase the efficiency/power?
Very cool
Great video! I'm gonna try it!
you should try adding a acid to the dirt to increase conductivity. use orange juice or lemon juice and see what it does.
How can I up the voltage and current?
this is badass
awesome vid!! thanks for making!! :)
this was pretty cool, it makes me wonder how we are not using this on a bigger scale, for things like a cloths dryer maybe
A clothes dryer 🤣🤣, maybe we can power a city. Lol
oh ... only 6 years and nobody advanced it ...... and you believed it ....... hahahahahh
how can it be equalized acid-lead battery which is 12 v, and can it be connected to inverter to make 220 ac volts.?
If u put vinegar in the soil and it will have a higher voltage than just soil or dirt.
Each cell should make .50 volts. times that bye the amount of cells u have. Is powerful.
It won't last as long as a earth battery but u can power stuff with a higher amp in take with it.
You need an electro light to store the proton from the neutron.
It will cause rust.
Just clean it and do it again.
Pretty neat
Cool! Thanks!
sure thing. i'm glad you liked it!
I invited the sock warmer. Use food coloring to identify bad cells. Otherwise it only takes an ice cub to warm your socks. Easy to find in Alaska
I built an earth cell with carbon water and aluminum in a pint glass. One cap full of bleach pushed the bolts to 1.1 V and the amps to 5mA.
I wonder what would happen if you put a layer of salt at the bottom of each one of your cells
if add few drops of water, use thinner Copper wires, and different bolts materials (zinc), I believe you will get higher voltage and stand longer, as the moisture can increase the electron transfer performance from bank to other.
nice work
Hello. First of all, thank you for the nice video. I have two questions.
1.) Which soil is best for this, what kind of "saturation" should i look for?
2.) How much Watt hours can i expect? Im talking about how long will things run with this until the soil is "emptied" of electrons ?
To charge a device the power produced is what matters. The current out of that dirt battery is possibly under 500 microamps. To charge a cellphone we would need at least 3 orders of magnitude which a dirt battery cannot generate.
How much current did you get out of this?
THANKSGIVING
i guarantee the amperage is low total watts would probably = to a single 1.5v battery or less. more iron rich infused dirt may improve it a little.
WOW! So if I stack 10 of them I could potentially get 50V?
This is cool!
How many milli-amps did it generate? Love the video.
Yeah, that is my first thought if it even generates an amp or would it take to get it up a few amps, then we would be cooking.
Clouds Rain Any ideas of the amperage of what this could kick out?
@@danielwilson2109 0.000000001
I wonder if ancient society's had this technology. Its as simple as it gets, and could have happened on accident.
Electricity 101 - hmmm wonder if this is how Mr. Tesla first considered providing free electricity?!!!?1? Thank you!
muito bom
Is it the amount of dirt, the type of bolt as a rod ?
I bet if you put small magnets around the bolts , you'd increase power output
The copper pole and nail in the ground caught me . How does that work.?
If you used two ice trays would that double the voltage?
Sorry if that's a stupid question
hi there. it's not a stupid question. and yep, it would double the voltage (as long as you hook them in series)
Wire a few up in parallel and you could probably melt metal.
Try aluminum foil + steel wool (fine one) make cells
and try these solutions salt+water, white vinegar or lemon juice.
Cool!
Amazing! I'm not sure if you mentioned it already but how long can these be expected to last given than you keep them moist and they're being used permanantly?
it depends on the bacteria releasing electrolytes
what did you use the battery that was put directly into the earth? Have you ever used these batteries for gardening purposes? My hypothesis is that this is one of the missing elements for use in the gardening situation. I might give it a try this season. but I would like some input from someone that's made one already....