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

[@stephenjohnson9813]

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]

Hi Stephen, I discuss car protection at kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGnCYWSraNujY68. See if that helps answer some of your questions.

[@BILBO1]

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.

[@Tog84two97]

​@Christopher Lee Cook You can buy a device called EMP Shield for you house and car...

[@scottoslund]

Protection for vehicles is discussed in detail in other videos he has uploaded.

[@scottoslund]

@@BILBO1Protection for vehicles is discussed in detail in other videos he has uploaded.

[@spockmcoyissmart961]

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]

Well said

[@richardk.3140]

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]

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]

​@@richardk.3140😂😂😂 sure buddy LMAO even if I believed you you really think we should trust the federal government now??😅

[@pixelupdates7041]

Why would the government lie to us? They got us through covid

[@timigan1708]

I’m so glad I found your channel. Most EMP blogs are complicated. It’s very easy to understand your explanations.

[@occamraiser]

the first one in this video is simply bogus - so don't confuse simplification and validity.

[@oafdawg314]

@@occamraiser First one what? Are you saying the bags are bogus?

[@ChrisCraigie-oi1un]

Fantastic presentation! You made the complex very simple to understand, especially with all the baloney that is floating on the internet. Thanks again.

[@ajarivas72]

I agree. Great presentation by the very knowledgeable gentleman.

[@jiujitsuforall8627]

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!

[@cookingdude1237]

Bro your tools in your shop are so organized. Love it

[@jkbish1]

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]

And awfully shiny and clean

[@normlecouvie1921]

his wife did it for him before the shoot ;)

[@kathysiebert6654]

I noticed this instantly, AWESOME!❤

[@sammy6176]

Thank you for sharing tour knowledge with us especially in these times facing us 🙌

[@calliepieters3446]

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]

instead of cardboard, i took a regular plastic/rubber trash can and cut off the top 4 inches, great insulation

[@fratomdev]

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]

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%.

[@nbdshb0]

This type of protection is increasingly necessary. Excellent job explaining.

[@NeverGiveUp-ib3xb]

Thank you for taking the time to explain things. Best wishes!!!

[@wordsofhis1799]

Got the bags and the cloth. Very pleased. Made my own fitted generator cover by sewing two sections of cloth together.

[@ChristLedwithLeyah]

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?

[@ecash113]

Very appreciative of your easy to overstand explanation.

[@PelDaddy]

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]

True, except it won't increase the saturation level?

[@HelloThere-nz9ld]

Isn't 2 turns equivalent to 4 ferrites? And rhe saturation current rating will drop accordingly.

[@PelDaddy]

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]

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]

@@pixelupdates7041If their fur is moist they absorb a lot more radiation than you might think.

[@Barabbas7798]

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]

Better go get some lawn mower engines that don't need electronics to operate.

[@Barabbas7798]

@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]

When others find out your vehicle or electrical system survived and theirs didnt you will become a target.

[@whummer98]

​@@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]

@@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.

[@DIYSolarandWind]

Thank you. I have some solar cables and inverters to put into those bags.

[@possumpopper89]

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]

Auntie Em, Auntie Em

[@jontanneguy4960]

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]

Excelente information ℹ️. I will implement what you advice. Any link to get more information and the components?

[@Jcombetta]

I have a metal tornado shelter above ground would that protect any electronics I have stored inside ?

[@disasterprepper]

It would offer some shielding, but it's not possible to say how much without taking some measurements. Best guess, maybe 10-15 dB of shielding. That certainly helps.

[@deborahfischer5708]

A wealth of valuable info! So glad I found your channel!

[@disasterprepper]

Thanks Deborah!

[@rokroll]

I watch all his videos, They are all awesome.

[@audio9679]

Can you use a 5 gallon mylar bags ? As a EMP protection ??

[@globaldemise]

You should have 1 million subscribers. Great info

[@Indiansmoke1]

will soon

[@Meetthemaker1day]

Thanks for the guidance. Surviving with my survival tools is ideal. Worried about those without who take my tools. There is always a bigger stick than mine. No food, wildlife first to go, then zombie apocalypse. Best to just dig a hole, bury everything in steel garbage cans.

[@stickman-1]

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.

[@jamesmobley5268]

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]

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.

[@Frank-yi1nc]

Great info, thanks. Would you recommend a cloth covering for solar panels as well? thank you

[@disasterprepper]

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.

[@cynthiafranks8009]

Can you just wrap it in aluminum foil double it your solar power generator

[@cynthiafranks8009]

Is aluminum foil conductive

[@STAYFROSTY1776]

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]

Thanks Rick!

[@robertschlesinger1342]

Interesting and worthwhile video.

[@bryantdavis3710]

If you want those bags to be easier to get into, roll them down and apply adhesive Velcro.

[@disasterprepper]

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.

[@The_Tool_Scoop]

Hello how long would you expect a military emp to last? Seconds, minutes days, weeks?

[@stanleykachuik2589]

I looked into this. Only tests were done in the 1960s. Starfish prime was the only successful test done. 3.6 megaton blast in space produced an EMP that lasted nearly 10 days. If it actually was to occur. Likely to be done with a 50+ megaton blast. So you're looking at nearly 6 months before it's safe to use electronic devices! They also mentioned that the bright Arora it produces. Lasted for 1/3 of the time the EMP did. So if you count how many days the Arora is in the sky above. Multiply by 3 and add a few days. You should be safe to use them then.

[@dannygreen7391]

Would that heat reflector aluminum rolled insulation work as a faraday cage/ blanket.?

[@jdwthebullitt7765]

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]

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]

I would highly recommend purchasing the amp bags and much less $ then shed project.

[@jcgnatl]

Great information.. thank you again..

[@disasterprepper]

You're welcome!

[@indenial3340]

@@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

[@rfjohns1]

If the whole house surge protector protects against the conductive threat, aren't all your large home appliances still susceptible to the ambient threat? So how could freezers be protected. As a part two to my question, would a typical modern chest freezer, like you could buy at Home Depot with no digital display be susceptible to the ambient threat?

[@robertkillgo5570]

My question also.

[@kolobkolobkolobkolob]

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]

Hi there, the vehicle protection will still do its job when the vehicle is running!

[@kolobkolobkolobkolob]

Thank you

[@marygallagher3428]

Lots of great information - thanks!

[@billjames3148]

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.

[@brianwells9351]

Thank you for your insight and expertise.

[@jonathanbueltel9853]

I keep getting mixed info. Do solar panels need protection or not

[@lanceg6828]

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]

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]

You do nothing but kiss your ass goodbye.

[@bigbear7456]

Excellent concise information. Thank you.

[@normahepburn1643]

How will an emp affect solar panels?

[@MIRUSTICS]

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]

I used the boxes they came in, thick aluminum foil, and aluminum tape. Panels are not super sensitive.

[@donnat2793]

Hi there. Do we need to protect solar panels for a solar generator or just the generator?

[@rebeccaknighten4519]

I have a question: will a solar panel ( from Harbor Freight) that is not hooked up to anything, still get fried in an EMP? Also, so you know of any singles sites for preppers? Hard to find a mate that is on the same path as a prepper/awake person.....just saying

[@Meowmix4U]

An EMP will induce current flow in a solar panel. It might be enough energy to open a conductor in the panel somewhere and the induced current has to go somewhere, likely creating a short.

[@Sally-j8l]

@@Meowmix4U leave in box wrap the bo xwith heavy duty aluminum foil tape all seams with aluminum foil tape do this up tp5 times

[@Sally-j8l]

Rebecca I meant

[@rebeccaknighten4519]

@@Sally-j8l I always wondered why aluminum tape? If overlapping seams, I tend to think that regular masking tape should suffice….??

[@Sally-j8l]

Rebecca the tape will not help keep out the emps need aluminum tape not expensive the Faraday cages you buy are more expensive and the cloth

[@ms.jessadventures]

So glad I found your channel

[@TheHolyGhost777]

"How to protect against EMP": Buy my stuff. Good answer.

[@chupacabra304]

Hey, if it works that’s genius advertising , American ingenuity on full power ⚡️

[@Antique803]

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]

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.

[@Sam-lk6eo]

Hi, Just a question, Is there a way to protect against an EMP attack or pulse if you have a Pacemaker ? Please !

[@Heliarc91]

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 ....

[@billr2996]

Are the emp bags the same as a mylar bag that is used for food storage?

[@SethAdams-d5l]

Yes

[@Captain1717Q]

Spot on info as always Arthur!!!

[@tedcollins4684]

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.

[@dardale9050]

Preper making a living with them bags and ferrites! Good luck!

[@munsters2]

How come the generator does not need the cloth to go underneath it, but the other items need a completely sealed metal bag to surround them?

[@gregpowell3515]

I saw your interview with Canadian prepper.

[@hummingwind8869]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

@@disasterprepper thank you Dr. Bradley. Stay safe, stay frosty.

[@HeritageStacking]

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]

I've wandered the same thing, I haven't researched that yet. Did you find an answer?

[@stanleykachuik2589]

Would work well if buried underground. Lots of properties in my area have these underground. Use to be used as grow operations before pot was legalized.

[@commonjensen]

Great info Arthur, thanks!

[@mac11380]

Would be nice to be able to use a vacuum sealer on the bags for a good seal.

[@skim6898]

Could I ask you if MYLAR BAG works for EMP?

[@sickofgreyhats]

Thank you Dr. Bradley. You're very intelligent and I appreciate this information. 👍😉

[@2626sylver2626]

You just won another subscriber 🙂👏👏

[@ultramagapatriot5874]

Where do you purchase emp Shields for automobiles?

[@user-cj1cm1nf4d]

What's your opinion on ebayers selling military grade conductive cloth thats 39 x 42 inches for about 12.00 dollars. Heard anything good or bad about their conductive cloth? Love your KZbin vids. Thanks.

[@rundogrun297]

He stayed in video he has tested 28 different types of cloth and sells the best he could find

[@usa91787]

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]

Im gonna surge protector with his 12v battery t.r.a.p. and maybe some ferrites.

[@keahi7646]

My question is how do you know when they are coming? If I protect my batter generator, great. But the kitchen appliances, the washing machine, the deep freezers all burn up, what good is the protected battery when everything is gone?

[@Sally-j8l]

Box with aluminum foil sounds good going to have to buy more aluminum foil and tape

[@Sally-j8l]

That's what Ian worried about asliver tarp with aluminum foil inside it aluminum foil taped inside tarp

[@Sally-j8l]

Going to have to buy more tarps lv that AMAZON ☺️☺️☺️👍👍

[@Sally-j8l]

Solar generators

[@JoeDGarza-wf6mr]

Quick question. Is wrapping foil around the inverter or anything else the same as the EMP bag? Thnx.

[@disasterprepper]

Foil can give you a good degree of protection, it tears easily, however, and once it tears it will lose its protection. The bags tend to hold up much better.

[@JoeDGarza-wf6mr]

@@disasterprepper thank you very much.

[@richardk.3140]

Have you tried the "EMP Shield" it protects the whole house and anything plugged into the house hold sockets. They also have EMP Shields to protect your car which would be great if you were not at home when a EMP struck. Search "EMP Shield" for more info.

[@wlfente]

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?

[@johnvrbka570]

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?

[@FrankieTarr]

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! ❤

[@jwrancher1222]

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.

[@dudewhathappenedtomycountr9099]

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.

[@sixuchen7549]

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]

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.

[@isovideo7497]

Protecting operational equipment from radiated EMP is very difficult.

[@djjojo1630]

What about protecting the bottom ? and what about using aluminum screen instead of cloth to build a cage? Thanks .

[@michaels3972]

I am building a house and have installed lightning rods. Do they help or inhibit EMP protection? Also, does underground wiring in non-conductive conduit still act as an antenna for an EMP?

[@evanpnz]

Any wire is an antenna for lightning /EMP. The critical factor is how much energy can it collect. Just regular post and wire fences can pick up a surprising amount of energy, but burying stuff in the ground will protect it to some degree. Stuff that is disconnected is pretty safe without any wrappings or special treatment. That includes cars.

[@edwardjackson9871]

Do rice cookers, coffee makers, induction cooking stoves need to be protected from emp? Even if not plugged in or plugged in

[@gregorythomas333]

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]

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]

@@disasterprepper Great...thank you!

[@charlesh8241]

I bought a small Honda generator and it is still in the box. If I wrapped the box in two layers of heavy duty aluminum foil, sealing the seams with foil tape (as used on heat pipe insulation) would that get me close to the 50db rating I need?

[@disasterprepper]

Yes, that should get you 50+ dB.

[@RhodeToPrepping]

I watched some of your earlier videos when you were making foil boxes in your kitchen I think. I just never did do anything, fooling around over 12 years and now here I am trying to get my husband to look at your videos too. Thanks so much for all your knowledge. We purchased a GENERAC whole house generator and finally got it installed last December. The people set it up to test once a month, so I can’t really cover it up with anything. Also it clicks on in seconds when power goes off, so if I make a cover for it and I am away I ruin the system. Q#1: Is there any method of building a screen wire cage over the GENERAC! I could disguise it some how and allow air flow? Q#2: Which of your books would be the best to start out with as I try to build or learn to block the current? I purchased “The Survivalist” yesterday but it has not arrived yet. I purchased 6, galvanized steel, trash, cans, a year ago and still have not done anything with them. My husband had not watched any of your videos and two days ago he told me he put his spare CB radios in one of the trash cans. So even he is taking notice. I had to tell him he just can’t stick stuff in the can! Lol

[@ajarivas72]

If you get the answers, please share them.

[@fajile5109]

Hey if you want those cans to work you need to insulate the inside or cover what ever you put in with newspaper. If they directly touch Metal to metal the currant will run into the electronics.

[@RhodeToPrepping]

@@fajile5109 yes, I understood this from watching videos but afraid my hubby didn’t. So, we have to get some foam and cardboard to line the inside of trash cans.

[@Tog84two97]

From my understanding anything that allows air flow will also allow the EMP waves to get in... My suggestion would be to cover your generator and turn the breaker to that generator off while it is covered... You should have a breaker for that generator before it goes into you whole house baker box...

[@Wolfpacker]

Check out EMP Shield. Small devices, about the size of a plastic electrical house switch box, you can add to your house, cars, generator, solar system, etc. You can usually find a $50 code from many youtubers. I used Reality Survival. Mention them for $50 off each device!

[@michaelthomson5101]

If and when "tarpping" a unit, use a sheet, a blanket, a towel, etc to approximate the size of the shielding cloth needed, then measure said sheet, towel or blanket. I'm unclear on how to protect a portable inverter generator (3300 watts peak X 20 amp output X 60 lbs) that is sitting on a shelve in my garage. Should I buy an extra inverter board and bag it? What about the the magneto, the coils, the LEDs on the control board? Should I build a box? Store it in an aluminum shed? I'm looking for some practical ideas, that I won't need to pull out a second mortgage to accomplish. I'll bet you have some ideas...

[@dannykelso4290]

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]

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]

@@disasterprepper I wish the UK had such men..Thanks for all the information 🙏

[@michaeld4502]

​@@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?

[@NorthcoastPatty]

Thank you for all the info. Do you have a video explaining how to keep our vehicles protected showing where to place protection?

[@disasterprepper]

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.

[@brentwalser131]

Perhaps you could explain if something doesn't have an electrical charge to it or the item has been perhaps electrically discharged how is it then susceptible to EMP?

[@adventuresphere7036]

Hi I hope someone responds! We live in Minnesota. I was going to get a 10-20 gallon garbage can to make a cage out of. But, after I got to thinking about it one night in bed, I thought we should get something bigger, as I think it would be beneficial to put our king size electric blanket in there with a portable generator and solar panels. Would a faraday cage protect an electric blanket? In theory I think it would. Thanks for all your help!

[@disasterprepper]

Yes, anything inside the cage would be protected.

[@adventuresphere7036]

@@disasterprepper thank you! Love your videos and creations!

[@rickschultz737]

Would a small cargo trailer offer kind of a rolling faraday cage for electronics, such as a portable power station, kept inside it?

[@pjnealon3476]

Thanks very much for this video. it is very helpful. all the best.

[@ThatEEguy2818]

Is that EMP bag the same as an ESD bag that electronic components come in?

[@stevefoss5831]

Please advise: does Faraday cloth really work?

[@davidkleeberg6403]

Hi, Wondering if you would be willing to repeat your EMP bag shielding effectiveness test at say 10-20 MHz an then share the results with us? The shielding effectiveness as a function of frequency is going to vary depending upon the thickness of the conducting material and the test frequency. There is a big difference in the skin depth thickness required to effectively attenuate a 10-20 MHz signal than it is a 500 MHz signal. It is going to require a much thicker conductor (or one that has some magnetic permeability) to effectively attenuate low frequency signals. E1 EMP signals start becoming much less significant after about 100 MHz. The bulk of the energy is contained between 100 KHz. and 100 MHz.

[@occamraiser]

or do a real test of the radiation inside a 2mm thick faraday cage like that inverter has before and after you put it in one of those bags you sell - which will have no impact on the safety of the inverter.

[@jamesgermany8495]

Will foil radiant heat barrier for construction work to build a faraday cage

[@billywilliams6853]

Will a metal building, be a EMP Cage.

[@michaelwalsh1620]

I have installed a number of EMP Sheilds devices on our power panels, 32KW backup systems and vehicles and farm equipment at our ranch. Have you tested the EMP Sheild products? Are we protected w/this product?

[@MrSymbolic7]

The only problem with doing a double cover over a Whole Home stand by generator say 22KW is that they automatically run either every week or every other week to test the generator and charge the 12 volt cranking battery , so this would be very inconvenient to remove and then put back on again .

[@disasterprepper]

Yes, you are correct. I don't think covering with cloth is very practical for people with standby generators. I've known a few people who build hard structures with waveguide vents over their generators, but it's a big job to do right.

[@stvsanders]

Would love to see a video on how to protect an rv with a built in generator and lithium 12 volt batteries.

[@WFOven]

Great Info! A quick question: Would a Faraday cage constructed of 1/2 inch hardware cloth be effective?

[@WFOven]

@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]

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.

[@scottdivers7981]

How about a Lincoln Arc Welder. They are tough. do they need any emp protection ? They can run a house in a Emergency ? Of course I mean a diesel on a truck. ?