Every survivalist worth his salt knows the trick with the 9-volt battery and the steel wool to start a fire. It's such a staple that many backpackers and campers keep a 9 volt and some steel wool in their fire starting kits because it's so dependable.
But the 9-volt battery can be used for much more than just a fire starting tool (apart from its obvious use in 9 volt-sized electronics. With a little MacGyvering, the 9-volt can also be used to power a ton more electronics as well.
With just the use of this battery, some wire cutters, and some aluminum foil, you can harness the power of the 9-volt to power just about any device you could need.
To learn this amazing trick, check out the next page and you'll be dying to try this yourself!
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So instead of packing aa batteries. We should pack 9v and aluminium foil? Lame.
Nice
AAAs and they don’t last long and when you use the foil it damages the device it’s in and can cause a fire. They are a terrible idea. I found out about them from kipkay on YouTube and burned up my little gaming device I tried it on.
Whats your point?
Damn, the crazy Russian hacker needs a shot of vodka in this video apparently. Got the shakes!
I’m just sitting here wondering why I have never torn a 9 volt apart
works with any type of battery and aluminum foil. even a ramen noodle packet with the plastic layer peeled off. or staples.
Or dykes.
Love the Crazy Russian Hacker.
9 volt and steel wool. Keep them separately sealed and you have fire anywhere. Reusable battery too.
Dykes or diagonal plyers
Those pliers are “diagonal cutters”, or “dikes” for short.
Think I’ll just go buy a pack AAA batteries.
side cutters..
I’ll take my bic lighter!!!!!
Because this is not true…
Open up one of those 6 volt lantern batteries and you’ll find something like 16 AA batteries. I’ve never done it myself, but I saw the video.
Cool
Daniel Thomas
Its also about the size of a lighter…hello
Yes on some it is 6 volt lanter batteries have a$#%&!@*load of AAs inside
Kimberly Williford
I have opened 9v battery before never seen one like that.
HOAX
Get rid of pop ups !
Jeremy Haas
And this is why you don’t let batteries lay in a drawer with metal objects. Ones home can easily be burnt to the ground.
Same here. Each battery is 1.5 volts never knew
Pliers are called side cutters
I have been doing similar things for years. These are the same basic batteries in the AAAA cells, but without the shells and contacts.
Fred Deluca
Roger Fields
For those who don’t want to click through 3 pages.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=a-1jpSDa7-Q
Good trick
Nippers
Thanks!
The 9 volt and steel wool work very well. Store them separately and it can be used several times. .
I love this guy that does these videos he’s awesome.
Good job. Pliers – side cutters. Or wire cutters.
Take a lantern battery apart and have several D batteries
Pliers are definitely not Nippers. Although they can be referred to as Side Cutters, they are most commonly known as Diagonals whereas Side Cutters usually are flat on one side and include the ability to grip like regular pliers.
I do NOT suggest taking batteries apart! They contain acid and can explode in your face. Years ago, I had a D-Cell battery explode in my face, filling both eyes full of battery acid. Very, very painful.
that vid was fake
Good luck with that bic lighter if you need a fire in the cold
What I found were several C type.
Mike Dias that must have been what I saw.
Nice
You can get the same effect by putting a little piece of steel wool on both connections without taking battery apart.can light many fires using just a AA battery and thin copper or steel wire
This guy’s got some great stuff on YouTube too!
Wire cutters
everybody knows this…you can use your shoe string and a stick as well…