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DIY Dirt Battery; A Lesson In Circuits

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In today’s project you can get your hands dirty and learn about circuits at the same time! Follow our step-by-step instructions to create your own dirt battery using just dirt, copper wire, galvanized steel screws, an ice tray, LED diodes, and….a lemon?

An instructional image titled 'Make Your Own Dirt Battery,' featuring a list of materials needed such as copper wire, galvanized steel screws, dirt, LED diodes, an ice tray, and optional lemon juice. It includes a step-by-step guide with six clear steps for creating a dirt battery.
An instructional graphic explaining how a dirt battery works, featuring diagrams of a battery circuit, soil, zinc, copper electrodes, and an LED light.

We’d love to see your completed projects! Email us ( admin@dunmanelectric.com) a photo of your dirt battery with your name and age to enter our monthly raffle for a Snap Circuits Explorer kit!

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    CAROL MULVAN

    I enjoy reading your emails and how you connect with the community. I will definitely be contacting you when I need some electrical work. By any chance do you install outdoor cameras?Carol M.Sent from my iPad

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      Yes! We do install interior as well as exterior cameras

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