It’s storming outside, lightening strikes the power transformer and suddenly the power goes out and stays out! You’re at the mercy of the electric company to repair the transformer but that can take hours.
In really bad storms like hurricanes and tornadoes, power can be out for DAYS at a time or more. Your cell phone is about to die and you’re left with no way to charge your cell phone…
UNTIL NOW!
Using the ingenious power of thermodynamics, you CAN charge your phone in a power outage with a DIY Candle Charger! This can also be a lifesaver when your away from home while camping or hiking.
NOTE: You will want to have the items below on hand and your DIY phone charger made prior to an emergency power outage.
What you will need:
- one peltier device scavenged from a USB drink chiller you can buy at Amazon
- 1 can of sterno cooking fuel or stower candle
- 1 single AA phone charger you can buy at Amazon
To make the stand you will need:
- threaded rods
- electrical box base
- nuts that fit the threaded rods
Go to PAGE TWO to watch the video to see how to make a DIY Candle Phone Charger to have handy the next time your power goes out. You can also watch a second video on the next page to see how this idea was born by the original creators.
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