EMP/SOLAR STORM HOW TO PREPARE?

I get many questions about SOLAR FLARES, SOLAR STORMS and EMPs. I realise that finding information on how to prepare for such an event is tough to weed through. Over the years I have done as much research as my brain could handle. If you want to see what I have done please comment. By no means am I pretending to be an expert on this subject. Let me know what parts of keeping the lights on you would like me to go in to or transportation.www.youtube.com...

[@mcdsdaddy]

I'd like to know more about all of those topics. Thanks for all of the knowledge of yours that you've shared with all of us. SuspiciousObservers is a great channel and I've been following him for a while. Thanks again.

[@BuckeyePrepper]

Suspicious Observer is my choice for a daily solar weather forecast.

[@Hutzjohn]

Good video. Good Info for the most part. The ammo can is foolproof, great. Batteries are for the most part A OK. Solar Panels are iffy, it depends on how long of a connecting wire/cable connected to them. The longer the cable run, the larger the induced current spike. It could burn out the cells or just the diodes. Having some extra blocking diodes in your ammo can, to replace the ones on the panels, could possibly save the day and get you back up and running.

[@cmobley69]

I listen to Suspicious0bserver everyday... great info.. little techie but, you will start to understand him as time goes on..

[@OBXSOLWIND]

Thanks for your kind words.. 775 is a first class guy and I am proud to call him my friend.

[@Stucknarutt]

You do great videos and put out some not only valueable info but interesting topics as well in my opinion. Although I have'nt seen but a few of them yet (will catch up) I'm glad to say I'm from the same state,down the road in Wilson. Looks like you've put a lot of thought,time and effort and spared no expense in your emergency and off grid set up. Thank's for sharing and please continue.

[@sbenard1]

This is something I've been concerned about for some time. I'm just starting. Thanks for sharing this information!

[@carolinaprepper540]

I would love to see detailed solar how to videos. Everthing i find on the internet just seems to be someone showing off there solar system and not how they hooked everything up and how it works. What would a person need to have to be totally off grid (i mean not hooked up to any outside source of electricity) . i know thats not cost effective but thats what i want to do.

[@AlanAnderson]

I know you don't do solar videos anymore but i like watching your videos

[@jameskrivitsky9715]

I feel that as much thought and design that you put into your equipment and set-up that you are on top of the game and are a good source and training for the next group of survival techs. Thanks still learning from sources like you. J K

[@darksideoffroad1078]

i was wondering about digital watches myself. I'm thinking I will get a wind up pocket watch or something just in case. Looking forward to the info you will be giving on the subject.

[@deathwheel27]

I like your organized set up. Are batteries ok to store directly on cement? I was told to always have them on a piece of wood or at least cardboard. Thanks for the vid. Suspicious is great.long time viewer.

[@nightbot.2817]

Zombie apocalypse prepares exist People: haha silly humans Solar storm prepares exist People: write that down patrick.

[@wyattoneable]

For me the interest lies in generators. It's the easiest way for me to wrap my head around a back up energy source. I know i't's short term but until I know where I'm going to live, it's what I need becasue it's mobile. I have a gas generator wired in a separate box so I don't have extension cords everywhere. I have a 200 gallon steel drum to store fuel, but haven't decided which direction to go with a generator. I have a diesel truck but will not survive an EMP. I have a gas Harley that will.

[@CaptJohn421]

Thanks so much for your youtube channel. You and Engineer775 have inspired me to be a prepper; and to have a self-sustainable lifestyle. If possible, please go into detail on deisel engines and perhaps ways to emp proof further. Thanks! Captjohn421

[@OBXSOLWIND]

Steel wool will work fine but it will rust and make a mess. I hope to get a video together soon on faraday cages and hardened enclosures soon.

[@JustinCaseSolarPower]

Very Nice mate. :) In my next video i will show how i deal with it. Solar storm wile not a big thing. DO HAPPEN. So yes we do need to be ready for it. Another good video from OBX. and i would love to pick your brain. I am thinking there is a lot of really good information in there.

[@wonderingmind28]

So far your ideas are good. unfortunately, your answers are antiquated. looking at current technology and methods our uses are bad for emp. if you have questions please comment here. I am a multi generational engineer. we have looked at and prepared for more than 25 years. Like this gentleman I don't want to scare but expertly inform. it is easier than most would think, though harder to imagine. this is a one time post. I won't rag on anyone, you know what you know. I would like to help and educate. looking to see if anyone wants more information.

[@eggbert1978]

+Benjamin DeBoer i would, mostly wondering about my 45 harbor freight solar panels.

[@lilycrowe3947]

Benjamin DeBoer why don't you look into investing time into making tech for the venus project?

[@williamsantiago7303]

Awesome video bud! The ammo box, why take the gasket out and sanding the edges? Can you go into detail on why that has to be done? Man that room in the video with the batteries and all that equipment is like a miniature power plant,I love it! Thumbs up on this video, take care buddy.

[@cameronry]

I'm looking into building a small scale battery back-up system (I have some electrical exp.). I don't know what kinds of batteries to use. I do have a generator though. You could do a vid on that?

[@TechStories79]

Awesome video once again, thanks.

[@Stucknarutt]

Things are slow in Wilson,business wise atleast. There have been more places shutting down and closing their doors that just can't sustain/survive than new business coming. The mall is even about to be torn down (was supposed to start 1/7/13 but did'nt. Not a bad idea now in my opinion,lol) and there is Very little new residential construction. It's much different here now than even five years ago in multiple ways. On lighter note,I have a connex/international shipping container.Good 4 faraday?

[@realtormail1]

your system looks awesome an well thought out...i plan to add 2 wind turbines as well on a ham tower i bought... would you suggest doing different/ multiple battery banks? or 1 huge one? i may sell some of my batteries i doubt ill need that many..also im going to watch several of your vids tonite, but can u tell more in detail about your set up..it looks more intense than just a charge controller/ inverter/ an battery bank. what else do u have an would u suggest doing it..

[@MrDrichey]

a few things: we just built our first hardened/faraday cage from a galvanized full size garbage can, cardboard and that flex seal spray stuff. it works with all radio signals but not cell. Is that normal? I am about to buy a 93 VW Rabbit TDI (50mpg) is that EMP/Flare proof or what would make it so? Also I would like some recommendations on truck models/years that are. A list of items to put in Hard Cage would be cool too. Man I wish you had the time to look at my shop plans.

[@Hutzjohn]

Nikola Tesla was one of the top five smartest people that ever lived. The ammo can is great, Also you could get those all metal trash cans with metal lids and it will work also. Just get a battery powered radio, tune it to a strong local signal, put it in the can, if you can still hear music, not good enough, need more seal between lid and can, if all you hear is static, you're good to go.

[@WizzRacing]

Not true, The outlet/switch/fixture just can't be a direct threw hole box. look at how a hospital X-Room is designed. Just as long as everything is designed at 90 degree angles, and no direct holes are drilled all the way threw both sides, the emp can't get in\out since emp's can't make 90 degree turns. Raytheon builds the same rooms there radar systems and faraday gages.

[@BorealSelfReliance]

It would be interesting to see EMP hardening tips. I like the tip about the ammo can, I hadn't heard that one before.

[@WizzRacing]

Just spend some money on lead lined sheetrock and put your electrical/electronic stuff inside. Anything short of a direct hit will survive. As for vehicles, not going to happen they simply have to many sensitive parts, in todays modern vehicles.

[@MiradoSamurai]

everything thats direct current like flashlights would be emp proof but stuff like computers or cell phones any thing with a computer chip in it would be fried and you wouldn't be able to get it to run unless you have a replacement stored in a harden cabinet or faraday cage.

[@joecoool100]

"Not that I know anything about clocks" LOLOL...you got skills brother....some of us know what that workbench full of tools means.....but there are fewer and fewer of us.

[@taylorjrogers]

My question is in regard to EMP or major solar flare which knocks out the world wide grid or even the nations grid. It has been brought to my attention that if we lose power for a substantial amount of time. That we shouldn't worry about food, heat, or even water. I heard the biggest problem we would have to deal with is the approximately 110 nuclear power stations in the US. I have read that generators will keep the water cooling pumps running via fuel, but most power stations don't have enough fuel to keep the pumps running longer then 3-4 weeks. After the fuel runs out, there is a good chance that fuel trucks would be almost impossible to replenish the supply to keep the generators running. Then the pumps will stop and the nuclear fuel rods will overheat and create a meltdown. This in turn will allow for masses of radiation to go airborne. My question is, what is the best way to prep for this type of disaster? Where can we go to avoid the radiation? I read somewhere that the best place to go is high in the rocky mountains. I don't know if that is true or why it would be. Any response from someone would be greatly appreciated. I think this is a good topic for discussion. Thanks all!

[@mysciencenow]

i have a metal roll up bag that protects my camera film from xrays at airports... would that protect a portable hard drive and other circuits in a emp solar storm?

[@1FanToM371]

Well since you asked, I'd like to see you move into my house and bring all of your stuff and expertise. Thank you for your commitment to your channel.

[@TheFrank5767]

I have a Panasonic 60 KW industrial generator that I converted to run off of water and anything liquid and I'm building an underground house so before I start spraying concrete How do I make sure that the coper wire cage im surrounding the house with will be effective for a solar flare Do I need to surround the complete structure or just from above? what size square should I make it and will the steel used in the concrete be enough or will only copper work

[@iamdoroda]

How do you know whether a freezer or refrigerator is safe? Saving this one - going to have to watch it several times, clearly.

[@pr4runner]

Generator video & Locker video. Tesla is a really interesting person who gave us a lot that we depend on today.

[@nov51947]

RE using the ammo box as a Faraday cage: I thought the conductive material that the cage was made from had to be grounded. Is that not true??

[@realtormail1]

if i got metal shelves like you have, is it ok to sit the stuff on the metal shelves? wouldnt electricty run thru it as well???i didnt really get a good look at if you had protection on the shelves..i just bought 144 deep cell batteries that i came across a deal on an im buying 200ft of 0gauge battery wire...im going to have about 5k watt worth of panels...any suggestions on mppt controller i shud get.pros an cons of different ones you have experience with. i plan on setting it up off the grid.

[@TheQueensCabinet]

Very interested, keep then coming

[@JJBest101]

I really like your idear of more video's very informatinol. So yes please share your nolige.

[@jonjudice1155]

We should be more worried about a superflare or a micronova/nova event from the sun with earths weakened shield

[@josiahcholladay]

NO. bullets will not discharge in an EMP. The static charge of a EMP is not powerfull enough to activate the primer or powder in a shell. You would need a static charge 529 times that of the carrington event to set off a bullet. And a solar flare that big would fry the surface of the planet.

[@manbeastx69]

Thanks for another great video........please keep them coming.

[@jwgbmp40]

just found your channel, great vids, good info, thx for sharin & not "fear mongerin".

[@SoCalPreppers]

what Minbound said

[@acet7]

Do you think steel wool would work? And does it still need to be grounded?

[@thingamujigger1585]

Yeah, S0 is one of a kind....like you OBX. Thanks for the tips!!

[@OBXSOLWIND]

The only problem with making a hardened or emp proof room is you cant have recepticles or lights. The room must be sealed.

[@OBXSOLWIND]

I will be doing a generator video in the future. I had generators for years before I got in to the solar stuff. Hope all is well with you and yours my Friend..

[@dragonlander1]

Suspicious observer is a GREAT CHANNEL.

[@cornflake71]

look forward to any info. you want to share.

[@Seiaeka]

Would any metal box work?

[@OBXSOLWIND]

Thanks.. You are to kind. How are things in Wilson ?? I have been there many times..

[@OBXSOLWIND]

Thanks.. Not bad for a bunch of dumpster materials..

[@MrDeathstyle]

Ever read Lights Out by David Crawford?

[@OBXSOLWIND]

I have plenty of info on batteries, inverters and solar. You need to look at my older videos..

[@SOS_Recon]

Thank you for doing this series for me/us! It is something I'm very interested in and would like to know more about. I made one of the ammo can faraday cages after we talked about it and I feel better already. I'll be watching!

[@ristin59]

Great info, sir!

[@cokeman250]

Man you have a great set-up thanks for helpin us get there to God Bless

[@bigradart]

I've just come across your video's and just want to Thank You for sharing They have been a great help and I will be keeping an eye on them for future use. Thanks again from a fellow biker in the U.K

[@mastergoldenrod]

That bench came out really nice.

[@EVILisEVILdoes]

I have a horse, bedroll, rifile and a few EMP proof candles. Oh yea...and all the time in the world. god Bless ya all.