Protecting generators, inverters, and battery-backup systems from an EMP

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empdoctor

empdoctor

3 жыл бұрын

Discusses how to protect inverters and generators, both portable and standby, from an EMP attack. EMP preparedness supplies at disasterpreparer.com. Also, check out my cool fiction and non-fiction books at www.amazon.com/Arthur-Bradley.... Finally, if you like my work, kindly consider becoming a Patreon supporter at / arthurbradley .
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@spockmcoyissmart961
@spockmcoyissmart961 10 ай бұрын
I watched this, and I've seen other companies with EMP electronic shield boxes you place on wires of your car, house, boat, etc. The beauty of all of these devices is...... if they don't work when an EMP hits, you won't have the tech working to call and complain and ask for your money back........ Nobody can prove their products work until AFTER a real EMP strike. A lab test just can't duplicate what can happen. I hope all of these products work if the need arises.
@jamesflolid1394
@jamesflolid1394 8 ай бұрын
Well said
@richardk.3140
@richardk.3140 8 ай бұрын
That true about anything but the fact they have been tested by the US Government and are installed on all their higher missile defense sites, I would think they do work.
@wildweasel6898
@wildweasel6898 5 ай бұрын
Yeah I can't personally test an emp but they absolutely can and have recreated emp pulses in the laboratory and absolutely those expensive little boxes worked. If you believe the US government. The fact that they spent money on something doesn't mean anything. Remember 10,000 dollar hammers and toilet seats listed in the late 90s on the budget? It was even referenced in the movie independence day. Anyway the military claimed they had to shut off in ten one billionth of a second and emp shield did it in 1 in a billionth over and over again. That's the claim at least. I'd say they probably do protect from emp but I wouldn't bet the farm on it.
@desertodavid
@desertodavid 4 ай бұрын
​@@richardk.3140😂😂😂 sure buddy LMAO even if I believed you you really think we should trust the federal government now??😅
@pixelupdates7041
@pixelupdates7041 4 ай бұрын
Why would the government lie to us? They got us through covid
@stephenjohnson9813
@stephenjohnson9813 3 жыл бұрын
As a suggestion...you make a good presentation and the website provides support on the topics you've discussed, but many of us need plans/know how or product for our vehicles and a faraday cage that can be bought or crafted into various sizes. The information you are providing is more vital than most people know, thanks for helping us out.
@disasterprepper
@disasterprepper 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Stephen, I discuss car protection at kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gJ6PY5SmmNzUXYE.html. See if that helps answer some of your questions.
@BILBO1
@BILBO1 Жыл бұрын
I’ve purchased and EMP shunting device for my truck. They are available. As well for homes and many other applications. I’ll be using small bags for small devices. The information her is great.
@tog4867
@tog4867 Жыл бұрын
​@Christopher Lee Cook You can buy a device called EMP Shield for you house and car...
@scottoslund
@scottoslund Жыл бұрын
Protection for vehicles is discussed in detail in other videos he has uploaded.
@scottoslund
@scottoslund Жыл бұрын
@@BILBO1Protection for vehicles is discussed in detail in other videos he has uploaded.
@NeverGiveUp-ib3xb
@NeverGiveUp-ib3xb 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to explain things. Best wishes!!!
@timigan1708
@timigan1708 3 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad I found your channel. Most EMP blogs are complicated. It’s very easy to understand your explanations.
@occamraiser
@occamraiser Жыл бұрын
the first one in this video is simply bogus - so don't confuse simplification and validity.
@oafdawg314
@oafdawg314 Жыл бұрын
@@occamraiser First one what? Are you saying the bags are bogus?
@sammy6176
@sammy6176 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing tour knowledge with us especially in these times facing us 🙌
@jiujitsuforall8627
@jiujitsuforall8627 3 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! I just stumbled upon your channel and I'm blown away with the amount of information and details. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise!
@ecash113
@ecash113 Жыл бұрын
Very appreciative of your easy to overstand explanation.
@ChrisCraigie-oi1un
@ChrisCraigie-oi1un Жыл бұрын
Fantastic presentation! You made the complex very simple to understand, especially with all the baloney that is floating on the internet. Thanks again.
@ajarivas72
@ajarivas72 Жыл бұрын
I agree. Great presentation by the very knowledgeable gentleman.
@deborahfischer5708
@deborahfischer5708 3 жыл бұрын
A wealth of valuable info! So glad I found your channel!
@disasterprepper
@disasterprepper 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Deborah!
@cookingdude1237
@cookingdude1237 2 жыл бұрын
Bro your tools in your shop are so organized. Love it
@jkbish1
@jkbish1 Жыл бұрын
my shop is such a MESS. I am like W C Fields and know where everything is ,, ,, until I don't, Then I go through an enormous cleanup-straighten up process. I am envious of seeing all the screw drivers in such strict order.
@ssaepa1
@ssaepa1 5 ай бұрын
And awfully shiny and clean
@normlecouvie1921
@normlecouvie1921 4 ай бұрын
his wife did it for him before the shoot ;)
@bigbear7456
@bigbear7456 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent concise information. Thank you.
@brianwells9351
@brianwells9351 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your insight and expertise.
@wordsofhis1799
@wordsofhis1799 3 жыл бұрын
Got the bags and the cloth. Very pleased. Made my own fitted generator cover by sewing two sections of cloth together.
@ChristLedwithLeyah
@ChristLedwithLeyah 3 ай бұрын
Did you make it complete, like a bag for your generator to drop in? How did you close it off? Fold and tape or just fold?
@globaldemise
@globaldemise 2 жыл бұрын
You should have 1 million subscribers. Great info
@Indiansmoke1
@Indiansmoke1 2 жыл бұрын
will soon
@rokroll
@rokroll Жыл бұрын
I watch all his videos, They are all awesome.
@marygallagher3428
@marygallagher3428 3 жыл бұрын
Lots of great information - thanks!
@fratomdev
@fratomdev 3 жыл бұрын
Very informative, it answered many of the questions I had such as: 1. Do I need to ground an EMP bag 2) how many folds on a bag 3) what percent of emp will correspond to a 50db rating, excellent. Thanks Doc.
@disasterprepper
@disasterprepper 3 жыл бұрын
No need to ground the EMP bag (you couldn't even if you wanted to because the outer layer is insulative). 50 dB corresponds to a reduction in E-field of 99.7%.
@kathysmith2861
@kathysmith2861 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you SO MUCH for your video. Very well explained for a nubie! 😊
@robertschlesinger1342
@robertschlesinger1342 Жыл бұрын
Interesting and worthwhile video.
@DIYSolarandWind
@DIYSolarandWind 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I have some solar cables and inverters to put into those bags.
@STAYFROSTY1776
@STAYFROSTY1776 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you doctor for all the information you're giving us one way I can have electricity if and when a disaster happens of that magnitude and anyone out there that hasn't read the survivalist you need to read it it is loaded with information and again doctor thank you stay frosty my friend
@disasterprepper
@disasterprepper 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rick!
@sickofgreyhats
@sickofgreyhats Жыл бұрын
Thank you Dr. Bradley. You're very intelligent and I appreciate this information. 👍😉
@308hit
@308hit 3 жыл бұрын
Spot on info as always Arthur!!!
@pjnealon3476
@pjnealon3476 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for this video. it is very helpful. all the best.
@ms.jessadventures
@ms.jessadventures 6 ай бұрын
So glad I found your channel
@commonjensen
@commonjensen Жыл бұрын
Great info Arthur, thanks!
@Layla-yr5ef
@Layla-yr5ef 3 жыл бұрын
So very helpful. Thank you.
@tom_olofsson
@tom_olofsson 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation. Thanks.
@heliarc5186
@heliarc5186 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing something that would actually work. I see EMP proofing black boxes...I asked to see if I could review one as a private electrical engineer opinion of componets and what they do, ....no responce after I asked if it was a bunch of paralell varistors ....
@jcgnatl
@jcgnatl 3 жыл бұрын
Great information.. thank you again..
@disasterprepper
@disasterprepper 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@indenial3340
@indenial3340 3 жыл бұрын
@@disasterprepper my pole barn has steel roof and exterior walls. Inside steel ceilings and walls. Doors are all steel. Will the pole barn give any protection in a Carrington event scenario? If I were to ground all sheet metal to each other and ground would this help
@2626sylver2626
@2626sylver2626 Жыл бұрын
You just won another subscriber 🙂👏👏
@stephenpate7389
@stephenpate7389 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks
@RodneySolarCircuits
@RodneySolarCircuits 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was looking for!!!
@disasterprepper
@disasterprepper 3 жыл бұрын
Great, glad it was helpful.
@charliedemler2979
@charliedemler2979 2 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@calliepieters3446
@calliepieters3446 Жыл бұрын
55 gallon metal trash cans with lids !! it works !! line the inside with card board, you can store a lot of electronics. thanks DOCTOR !!
@normlecouvie1921
@normlecouvie1921 4 ай бұрын
instead of cardboard, i took a regular plastic/rubber trash can and cut off the top 4 inches, great insulation
@NukaVaultReadiness
@NukaVaultReadiness 3 ай бұрын
Great informational video!
@sarahwilson3804
@sarahwilson3804 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video
@dardale9050
@dardale9050 Жыл бұрын
Preper making a living with them bags and ferrites! Good luck!
@PelDaddy
@PelDaddy 2 жыл бұрын
Multiple turns through the ferrite are much more useful. The impedance if the ferrite increases with the square of the number of turns through the core. So two turns is the equivalent of putting two ferrites on the wires. Four turns in the equivalent of 16 ferrites, etc.
@bc4yt
@bc4yt Жыл бұрын
True, except it won't increase the saturation level?
@HelloThere-nz9ld
@HelloThere-nz9ld 10 ай бұрын
Isn't 2 turns equivalent to 4 ferrites? And rhe saturation current rating will drop accordingly.
@PelDaddy
@PelDaddy 10 ай бұрын
Correct on both accounts. (I see I made an error-- yes, you are right on that, 2 turns in equivalent to 4 ferrites) However, note that the saturation only applies to common mode current, not the the differential mode flowing in the cables. This should be relatively low, as it is what you are trying to get rid of anyway. @@HelloThere-nz9ld
@pixelupdates7041
@pixelupdates7041 4 ай бұрын
How does a ferret protect against an EMP? I don't even think you can get them at pet stores since the early 90 's anyway. Still don't understand
@PelDaddy
@PelDaddy 4 ай бұрын
@@pixelupdates7041If their fur is moist they absorb a lot more radiation than you might think.
@bryantdavis3710
@bryantdavis3710 3 жыл бұрын
If you want those bags to be easier to get into, roll them down and apply adhesive Velcro.
@disasterprepper
@disasterprepper 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, that's a nice way to do it if you're getting in and out of them. Some people use large chip clips to hold them shut.
@philstat100
@philstat100 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@Barabbas7798
@Barabbas7798 Жыл бұрын
Been putting some thought into this for obvious reasons. I honestly believe if everything falls apart anyone who depends on these kind of amenities won't make it. It's either survive without power or die
@TheHolyGhost777
@TheHolyGhost777 Жыл бұрын
Better go get some lawn mower engines that don't need electronics to operate.
@Barabbas7798
@Barabbas7798 Жыл бұрын
@Adam Craig they won't be worth a damn either after a short while. Honestly I think the only option is get your heart right with God. Accept his sacrifice and debt paid and go on home with him when that day comes. "He who loves his life will lose it"
@normahepburn1643
@normahepburn1643 Жыл бұрын
When others find out your vehicle or electrical system survived and theirs didnt you will become a target.
@whummer98
@whummer98 Жыл бұрын
​@@normahepburn1643 wrong, they have studied this quite a bit and criminal types do this, not civil people. Civil society existed well before our currnt use of electricity.
@normahepburn1643
@normahepburn1643 Жыл бұрын
@@whummer98 its nice to think civil people would not resort to this behaviour but when push comes to shove civility goes out the window especially if you have little mouths to feed and care for. Civil people acted like animals over toilet paper during covid, imagine if there is a food shortage.
@jontanneguy4960
@jontanneguy4960 Жыл бұрын
GDT (gas discharge tube) and an MOV (metal oxide varistor). Use both in tandem and that should give enough protection. Connect one end on the positive and one end on the negative.
@ajarivas72
@ajarivas72 Жыл бұрын
Excelente information ℹ️. I will implement what you advice. Any link to get more information and the components?
@gregpowell3515
@gregpowell3515 10 ай бұрын
I saw your interview with Canadian prepper.
@tedcollins4684
@tedcollins4684 Жыл бұрын
The foil bags will protect against static. The ferrite beads and surge protector will not stop anything more than noise and small surges. You would have to be disconnected from the grid.
@brucewayne-cave
@brucewayne-cave 3 жыл бұрын
Good Stuff !
@TheHolyGhost777
@TheHolyGhost777 Жыл бұрын
"How to protect against EMP": Buy my stuff. Good answer.
@stickman-1
@stickman-1 2 жыл бұрын
Just use a bed sheet and drape it over the thing. Put some bricks or rocks to hold it down. Then mark the bedsheet on the outside of the bricks or rocks. Take it all apart and that will give you the size you need.
@possumpopper89
@possumpopper89 Жыл бұрын
EMP shield sells protection kits for vehicles and generators that are based on the models they sell the military. Another alternative. Here in Oklahoma we just had several days with sustained winds above 40 MPH. Laying a cloth over something outside isn’t a workable option. It would end up in the next state by days end.
@normlecouvie1921
@normlecouvie1921 4 ай бұрын
Auntie Em, Auntie Em
@jamesmobley5268
@jamesmobley5268 3 жыл бұрын
For my whole house generator the cloth would not work because it needs to run once a week for test. I built a 2 inch square wooden frame that fits over the generator and covered with aluminum mesh...expensive. Then I covered with aluminum screen to be sure. Next is a tarp to keep out rain but vents clear. Grounded to 6 foot iron bar. So far, no EMP but hopefully will stand up. Have surge protector on inside panel with three ferrits on incoming cables. Hope this helps.
@disasterprepper
@disasterprepper 3 жыл бұрын
If the generator kicks on every so often, you wouldn't want to cover it with cloth. It sounds like you've worked up a solution.
@TerriInBC
@TerriInBC Жыл бұрын
Excellent information and presented very well, thank you. Peace
@Carmen-no7bb
@Carmen-no7bb 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@patriciaribaric3409
@patriciaribaric3409 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the info. Do you have a video explaining how to keep our vehicles protected showing where to place protection?
@disasterprepper
@disasterprepper 3 жыл бұрын
The only way I've found to protect vehicles is to cover them with something conductive when not in use. Some people buy custom covers made out of the conductive cloth I sell, but it's quite expensive.
@pjnealon3476
@pjnealon3476 3 жыл бұрын
very helpul thank you.
@timothybender7383
@timothybender7383 Жыл бұрын
Thank you.😊
@offtrailhiker
@offtrailhiker 3 жыл бұрын
What about batteries/rechargeable flashlights/portable solar panels...thankyou so much doctor for your research and helping us all. I appreciate your time and effort.
@disasterprepper
@disasterprepper 3 жыл бұрын
Check out the video I just did on Faraday cages. Most batteries don't need protecting, but the other items could go in EMP bags or Faraday cages.
@offtrailhiker
@offtrailhiker 3 жыл бұрын
@@disasterprepper what about solar panels. Mostly small say 3x3' . the video was awesome thankyou .
@disasterprepper
@disasterprepper 3 жыл бұрын
@@offtrailhiker Small, free-standing solar panels are not likely to be damaged. But if you connect them to long conductors, they could be. Broadband ferrites around the wire bundles going to/from the panels helps with this.
@billjames3148
@billjames3148 Жыл бұрын
Industrial size generators 50kw. It's in a metal box , and a large manual disconnect switch. chassis ground, and NEC code grounding. As long as its not running under load, or has a ABS (automatic buss switch ) will it be usable after a EMP event.
@jdwthebullitt7765
@jdwthebullitt7765 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all of your advice and the information you have provided. I am currently putting up one of those steel sheds as sold by the big box stores. I see, in past responses, that they generally provide 10-15dB protection. My plans are to place the shed of a wooden deck. I will then put metal (roof flashing) over the wood and screw the metal to the walls. Then install wood (plywood) over that. I will use two layers of plywood for strength. I will use aluminum tape over all the seems. I hope (not totally figured this out yet) to install some metal flashing over the door seam so when closed, the majority of the door will be shielded. What would you expect these mods to do regarding EMP protection? I don't expect to store a lot of very sensitive equipment in the shed but every little bit should help. Should the building be grounded to the ground or would this just provide a gateway for the EMP to enter? Thanks again for the information you have provided.
@disasterprepper
@disasterprepper 3 жыл бұрын
Certainly, these steps would help, but it's hard to say how much. Perhaps you'd end up with 25-30 dB of shielding at the end of it -- just an educated guess though. One thing that can greatly compromise buildings like this is wires running in and out. If you are going to have power (or data) wires pass through the wall of the room, you'll need to take protective steps, like filters or ferrites.
@kolobkolobkolobkolob
@kolobkolobkolobkolob 2 жыл бұрын
I would highly recommend purchasing the amp bags and much less $ then shed project.
@Frank-yi1nc
@Frank-yi1nc 3 жыл бұрын
Great info, thanks. Would you recommend a cloth covering for solar panels as well? thank you
@disasterprepper
@disasterprepper 3 жыл бұрын
My understanding is that free-standing solar panels are not very susceptible, so covering may not be required. Once they're connected to cables, they become susceptible, however, and would require ferrites on the power wires. I talk about this in a video I did on protecting solar power generation systems.
@natureslover647
@natureslover647 3 жыл бұрын
yes, anything electric may be damaged by EMP, best to be safe then sorry from bad advise!
@cynthiafranks8009
@cynthiafranks8009 2 жыл бұрын
Can you just wrap it in aluminum foil double it your solar power generator
@cynthiafranks8009
@cynthiafranks8009 2 жыл бұрын
Is aluminum foil conductive
@2004grandcherokey
@2004grandcherokey Жыл бұрын
Pure infomercial. If an EMP occurs, there will be far greater concerns than placing a 1k inverter in one of the presenter’s bags.
@guidingdads
@guidingdads 5 ай бұрын
But the inverter won't be one of them bud
@billrussell7672
@billrussell7672 3 жыл бұрын
Great discussion , good advice for known EMP discharges and solar flairs PROVISO Soviet scalar devices pump greater than 2 watts per electron double faraday cages with acrylic polycarbonate sheets, for lithium celled devices is a new mandatory heavy cables with ferrite from solar panels to fusable pass thru section? Aluminium? With another ferrite cluster followed by larger cables again to battery bank . Of course fusable section thermally isolated from lithium bank
@jackdundon2261
@jackdundon2261 2 ай бұрын
I know a old Cold war veteran about 80 years old. He was a technician that fired the honest John missiles from Greece into Soviet Russia. He said straight up and EMP pulse will knock out your batteries. He did say they can be recharged if your car had a generator but he said an alternator would also be fried. Of course. He's not trying to sell anybody anything so where the hell does his old man know?
@sixuchen7549
@sixuchen7549 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your expertise, may I please ask compare to EMP shield for electric panel and faraday fabrics/ cage , which is more effective ? If I already have EMP shield installed in the electric panel, do I still need to wrap the faraday fabric around my electronics or do I just need to plug in them to the wall? 🙏🏼
@disasterprepper
@disasterprepper 3 жыл бұрын
Surge protection devices, such as the Siemens FS140 or the one you have installed, are designed to suppress incoming surges on the power lines. I'm sure yours will do a fine job of doing that. To protect against the radiated energy coming through the air, I also recommend putting critical free-standing electronics into Faraday bags (or cages) and using broadband ferrites on the power cords of things that must remain plugged in at all times.
@IggyDalrymple
@IggyDalrymple 3 жыл бұрын
Have you tested a Conex metal shipping container as a Faraday cage? The have tiny air vents and a wooden floor but maybe the floor wouldn't matter if the container sat on the ground. The heavy steel doors overlap with rubber gaskets.
@disasterprepper
@disasterprepper 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I tested one. The doors leak RF energy pretty bad. See kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z6qoapaluLnTfqc.html. Some people have either added conductive gaskets to the doors or made butcher-style curtains using conductive cloth to get better shielding.
@jwrancher1222
@jwrancher1222 Жыл бұрын
I just purchased the green conductive cloth after watching this video and your video testing the cloth covering a car. As you said, it is very expensive, but certainly necessary for any hope of protecting my motorcycle against an EMP. I know the cloth does not function as a Faraday cage and should fully drape over the motorcycle and touch the ground. My question is do I need to place non-conductive material under the kickstand, so it is insulated from the ground? Obviously, the tires insulate the motorcycle, but the kickstand is metal and conductive. I ask this because in your testing of the green conductive cloth over the car, the car was insulated from the ground by its tires. I just didn't know if insulating the kickstand from the ground would be necessary, helpful or not necessary because it will be under the cloth. Thanks for all the wonderful information you generously provide.
@lanceg6828
@lanceg6828 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful info! 2 questions: 1) I have a similar power generator that would use solar panels. What protection would I do for the connection from that setup? 2) Ben over at Suspicious Observers is stating we’ll lose our geomagnetic protection from the Sun soon. If and when we have a CME there won’t be just one emp, but constant emp threat from the sun for thousands of years. How do I protect my solar backup etc when it’s possibly going to be energized threats several timers per week? Especially when I can’t detect when it’s safe to run something? Thanks ahead of time!
@disasterprepper
@disasterprepper 3 жыл бұрын
Small power generators can either be put in EMP bags, a Faraday cage, or wrapped with conductive cloth. I would also recommend using one of the T.R.A.P. transient suppression devices (see disasterpreparer.com/product/generator-inverter-protection/). As for our planet losing its protections, I assume that's being said due to the recent movement of our magnetic poles. Personally, I think it's much too early to draw any conclusions on that right now.
@rustymacshackleford6276
@rustymacshackleford6276 2 жыл бұрын
You do nothing but kiss your ass goodbye.
@FrankieTarr
@FrankieTarr 3 ай бұрын
Hi, you covered most things but I have one question. I have a solar system (panels, EMP Shield, charge controller, etc) as back up. It is connected to my home through the breaker box with a 40 amp breaker that is switched off, unless it’s in use. If the solar is in use, I shut my main grid breaker off( which also has an EMP Shield on it). How would I protect my solar system since it is connected to the grid system? Have I done enough? After watching this, I’m thinking I could take the 40 amp break out of the breaker box until it’s needed? Thank you, I love the information you give! ❤
@NeverGiveUp-ib3xb
@NeverGiveUp-ib3xb 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@dannygreen7391
@dannygreen7391 8 ай бұрын
Would that heat reflector aluminum rolled insulation work as a faraday cage/ blanket.?
@kolobkolobkolobkolob
@kolobkolobkolobkolob 2 жыл бұрын
Question that many are asking me and I'm unable to gain an answer from any of the amp experts thus far..... What happens if your running your vehicle when an EMP occurs and you have ferries around your battery cables, is the vehicle and battery protected??? You mentioned if there are amps flowing through the battery cables that have ferries around cables that the ferries will become saturated and I assume then that means no empty protection. So is it fair to say ferries only protect a vehicle that is not running at time of an emp??? Please answer when you get a spare minute, this question was not answered during the Canadian pepper segment as well and I have some wanting to know. I do appreciate your dedication to this endeavor. Thanks again.
@disasterprepper
@disasterprepper 2 жыл бұрын
Hi there, the vehicle protection will still do its job when the vehicle is running!
@kolobkolobkolobkolob
@kolobkolobkolobkolob 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@johnvrbka570
@johnvrbka570 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. I have a couple old generators from 70s that don't have electronic circuit boards but have maybe capicators or a few minor electronics would these gens. be seceptable to EMP?
@dannykelso4290
@dannykelso4290 3 жыл бұрын
Always great videos! What type of thread would you recommend for sewing your EMP cloth? Also, does the Siemens FS140 go into the fuse box panel or just on the outside meter? PS. Would you recommend using desiccant pouches to absorb moisture for long term storage of electronics in your EMP Bags?
@disasterprepper
@disasterprepper 3 жыл бұрын
Any thread works fine. I've tried regular and conductive thread, both worked fine. As for the Siemens FS140, it can go outside the home, inside and mounted beside the panel, or inside the panel itself, depending on if you have room inside the panel. If it's outside in the elements, they sell a weatherproofing enclosure for it.
@lozzahips9489
@lozzahips9489 2 жыл бұрын
@@disasterprepper I wish the UK had such men..Thanks for all the information 🙏
@michaeld4502
@michaeld4502 Жыл бұрын
​@@disasterprepper Will EMP take out solar panels? I know they have blocking diode that will need to be replaced... But what about the solar cells made of silicon?
@Raptor-7
@Raptor-7 3 жыл бұрын
Hey great info....was wondering about the small awg wires from my solar charge controller to the agm battery??
@disasterprepper
@disasterprepper 3 жыл бұрын
I'd suggest putting a small broadband ferrite around the cord.
@gregorythomas333
@gregorythomas333 3 жыл бұрын
Lots of excellent information...thank you very much! One question...I have 0000 gauge cables running from my battery banks to my inverters (3 of each)...I would think it would take the larger high-sat ferrites on each for them to be protected. Is this correct?
@disasterprepper
@disasterprepper 3 жыл бұрын
The high-saturation ferrites are designed to fit a 4/0 wire, so yes, you're correct. There is no broadband "click on" ferrite large enough to fit the red/black wire pair. You could buy a solid torroid ferrite if you preferred.
@gregorythomas333
@gregorythomas333 3 жыл бұрын
@@disasterprepper Great...thank you!
@HeritageStacking
@HeritageStacking 2 жыл бұрын
I have a question. I have a 40x9 steel shipping container with a wood floor. I have nothing touching the walls for 6 inches all the way around. Can I store stuff safely in it? Great content by the way.
@tailfire09
@tailfire09 2 жыл бұрын
I've wandered the same thing, I haven't researched that yet. Did you find an answer?
@michiganaurorahunters
@michiganaurorahunters 3 жыл бұрын
I think you should do one for motorhome. These motor home burn fast if electrical wires spark, most have big generator or solar panels.
@disasterprepper
@disasterprepper 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peggy. I'll take your suggestion and do one for motorhomes.
@NeverGiveUp-ib3xb
@NeverGiveUp-ib3xb Жыл бұрын
Awesome
@sembutininverse
@sembutininverse 3 жыл бұрын
thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@The_Tool_Scoop
@The_Tool_Scoop 8 ай бұрын
Hello how long would you expect a military emp to last? Seconds, minutes days, weeks?
@Gun4All
@Gun4All 3 жыл бұрын
I have a couple of questions, but I would 1st like to start by saying that I love all of your books and I have them all on audible. If you disconnect your battery from your automobile do you think that an EMP or a CME would still have an effect on it? My 2nd question is will you be making a 13th book and your survivalist series?
@disasterprepper
@disasterprepper 3 жыл бұрын
If the battery is disconnected, the battery itself would be unaffected by an EMP, however, the car's electronics could still be affected. The energy couples into the cable harnesses and generates potentially dangerous voltages and currents. As for the 13th book, I probably will write another in time. Right now, I'm finishing my new book, "The Watchman." It's very similar in style to the Survivalist books. You might give it a try. It's currently for pre-order at www.amazon.com/Watchman-Arthur-Bradley-ebook/dp/B08FRQ9H7T
@isovideo7497
@isovideo7497 Жыл бұрын
Protecting operational equipment from radiated EMP is very difficult.
@rickkime6031
@rickkime6031 Жыл бұрын
In a previous video you had said that you could fold the EMP bag over twice (as you showed in this video), then you could use 2-3 clips to seal the bag. In this video you recommended taping the folded EMP bag. Can you use the clips or do you recommend taping the bags? If taping, which type of tape is best?
@wlfente
@wlfente 2 жыл бұрын
My solar generator is being stored in a carpeted closet…does carpet have any conductive characteristics where I would need to completely wrap my generator, or would I be good w/ draping EMP cloth over it while it sits on carpet?
@hummingwind8869
@hummingwind8869 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dr. Bradley, great video thank you so much. I have two questions. One: you state that Lithium batteries do not like to be fully charged. I have two Jackery solar battery generators with lithium batteries. I usually keep them fully charged for emergencies. Should I not be doing this? Two: you mention batteries with cables that are connected could be damaged. Does this include automobile batteries that are still in cars if the car is turned off. I realize that most all cars now have a trickle draw because of clocks etc. would these batteries be affected? If so, would connecting a high saturation ferrite to each cable coming off the battery protect it ? Thank you again for all the work you put into your videos. I am learning so much, almost feels like my college days, just wonderful.
@disasterprepper
@disasterprepper 3 жыл бұрын
In general lithium ion rechargeable batteries shouldn't be kept fully charged as it shortens their life. You can read more on the web at places like batteryuniversity.com/index.php/en/learn/article/how_to_prolong_lithium_based_batteries/subscribe_thx. As for batteries with cables, it is really the connection to the grid (or very long conductors) that cause enough energy to come in and damage batteries. Cars are very complex electronic assemblies, and the only way I've ever found to fully protect them is to cover them with something conductive when not in use. Some people do put ferrites or other protective devices on their car battery cables, but unless the ferrites were high saturation, they would just saturate quickly.
@hummingwind8869
@hummingwind8869 3 жыл бұрын
@@disasterprepper Thank you Dr. Bradley. I will check out the web page you suggest. I was thinking of the ferrite for the batteries not the whole car. I figure if I can save damage to the batteries I can use them with my little inverter for power.
@disasterprepper
@disasterprepper 3 жыл бұрын
@@hummingwind8869 Ah, sorry, I misunderstood your question. Ferrites placed on the battery terminals could indeed help the battery to survive - assuming the high frequency energy was enough to damage it.
@hummingwind8869
@hummingwind8869 3 жыл бұрын
@@disasterprepper thank you Dr. Bradley. Stay safe, stay frosty.
@evangarrett
@evangarrett 2 жыл бұрын
Now this stuff gets quite relevant
@neilv6754
@neilv6754 4 ай бұрын
Hi Doc. Do any of the silver emp bags you sell big enough to fit a solar panel? I'm trying to find the cheapest possible way to protect my six 100 watt panels. Its so hard to afford things these days. Any help would be great. Thanks.
@paulmarino8810
@paulmarino8810 Жыл бұрын
Hi question for you, looking at your new plug in generator emp protector, if i plug that into the a/c (output) side do i also need to have a protector for the engine (input) side? Its a generac 8k portable gas generator. Thanks.
@WFOven
@WFOven 3 жыл бұрын
Great Info! A quick question: Would a Faraday cage constructed of 1/2 inch hardware cloth be effective?
@WFOven
@WFOven 3 жыл бұрын
@Porkasus' Flying Circus Thanks for the come back. I have a low frequency inverter (2500Watt) which weighs about 55 pounds (so more of a fixed installation) and would like to protect it and several iron phosphate batteries (their issue being the internal BMS). So I was/am considering mounting all on a pallet and enclosing all in a cage constructed of 1/2 hardware cloth. Hardware cloth for ease in construction and less cost. thoughts?
@disasterprepper
@disasterprepper 3 жыл бұрын
I haven't tested hardware cloth. It would depend on the mesh size and the coating (if any) that degraded the metal-to-metal contact.
@donnat2793
@donnat2793 2 жыл бұрын
Hi there. Do we need to protect solar panels for a solar generator or just the generator?
@Antique803
@Antique803 Жыл бұрын
How about moisture...condensation that might collect inside the bag from long term storage? Could you ground the cloth by clipping an alligator clip to cloth and plug in into a ground outlet on a receptacle in your home?
@disasterprepper
@disasterprepper Жыл бұрын
Most bags are not airtight, so it's usually not an issue. You could put silica gel pouches in your bag if you're concerned about it.
@billr2996
@billr2996 Жыл бұрын
Are the emp bags the same as a mylar bag that is used for food storage?
@clarityofthought
@clarityofthought 3 жыл бұрын
I wonder what properties steel wool might provide .
@JohnnyBallou
@JohnnyBallou Жыл бұрын
What about a golf kart with lead/acid batteries, not lithium?😮 Thanks! Great videos!
@dudewhathappenedtomycountr9099
@dudewhathappenedtomycountr9099 Жыл бұрын
How about sealing our garages from the inside with three layers of aluminum foil? I bet that would protect everything in the garage once an emp is deployed. We'd just have to make sure the area around the door overlaps to maintain the seal after entering and exiting the garage.
@usa91787
@usa91787 2 жыл бұрын
Do you have a method to EMP proof a camper or RV? I use a surge protector from the post to my campers power cord now. Could I put one of your customized ferrites on it around the power cord?
@Indiansmoke1
@Indiansmoke1 2 жыл бұрын
Im gonna surge protector with his 12v battery t.r.a.p. and maybe some ferrites.
@7one0
@7one0 2 жыл бұрын
I have a feeling that its about to hit us by the end of 2021
@guyinthewrinkledwrangler
@guyinthewrinkledwrangler 4 ай бұрын
Well, that didn't age well. Lol
@7one0
@7one0 4 ай бұрын
@@guyinthewrinkledwrangler indeed
@jalleman61
@jalleman61 Жыл бұрын
This is a great idea if you live in a bubble
@MIRUSTICS
@MIRUSTICS Жыл бұрын
Doc, how could I protect 100 watt solar panels from an EMP? Are there bags big enough to fit a 3'L panel? Or could you make shift a box covered in foil backed duct tape on the inside and out? Would something like this give me enough protection?
@mrjon75
@mrjon75 Жыл бұрын
I used the boxes they came in, thick aluminum foil, and aluminum tape. Panels are not super sensitive.
@rickschultz737
@rickschultz737 8 ай бұрын
Would a small cargo trailer offer kind of a rolling faraday cage for electronics, such as a portable power station, kept inside it?
@bobbytowesr3387
@bobbytowesr3387 10 ай бұрын
I'd have to send you a pic of my outdoor genorator set up so that you might educate me on how to protect it. Reason being at sits in and elevated pod with a camper shell for a coved much like a turtle.
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