How to protect from an EMP?
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The easiest way is to store it in an old microwave (unplugged, of course). They are radiation proof.
1976247
i would suggest avoiding adhesive tapes or putting plastic directly against heated cable, maybe twist some metal wires on to help hold, you probably don't want to risk a fire. proper insulation wrap to cover it over is a good idea
195119
Yes, but you should always have a surge suppressor on your electronic device. I use a combo battery/surge suppressor on mine but they are a little pricey $100 - $200. You really don't need anything that big as long as you have a good surge suppressor you will be fine.
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There is different opinions about whether non hardwire electronics would suffer during an emp, both by people that presume to know. This radio, as well as any small electronics is at risk, but could be put in a metal ammo can that had been lined with cardboard or foam (top ,bottom and sides) creating a Faraday cage. The emp charge goes around the box, but the contents are insulated and protected. The Scorpion is a excellent emergency radio - light with 3 sources of powering it. Solar, crank, and with a plug in charger that is sold separate. The crank is not made for kids to play with. It doesn't have to be cranked fast to charge up. It has a clutch like mechanism in it that pops out if cranked to fast. Normal to slow cranking resets it. When it pops out, it makes a person think someting broke, but its not. It needs cranked in a way that doesn't put unecessary twist on the crank handle itself or it can break. I have had mine several years and purchased a couple for a homeless person. I would not hesitate to get another one. The enclosed battery packs are replaceable but I have not had to as of yet. Even with prolonged periods of going dead in the dark from being unused.
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I would find a tape especially for electrical purposes, because of its aluminum qualities it has the potential to conduct even a small ammount of electricity. The 3m websites also states it's good for shielding but they refer to heat not electricity.one thing you could do is lay electrical tape on top of your electronics and then lay this tape on top .
1511196
I recommend using 10 Ga insulated wire from protector to either a cold water pipe, grounding rod or ufer ground on or near electrical panel, or separate ground rod driven into good conductive soil. I've never used these units indoors; however I have used the APC protector indoors and ground that to the nearest outlet. Bottom line to keep in mind, is that these units may not protect your equipment from direct hits but will protect from indirect hits..
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Electronics Engineer with experience designing EMP-resistant electronics for the military here. In general, smaller devices are less affected (they act as a smaller antenna), so a micro SD card would be best from that standpoint. Also, anything inside a conductive shield such as the aluminum body of this device will be well protected. Better yet, store it in a metal box (some mints come in nice boxes). That being said, if it is plugged in when the EMP hits it will almost certainly be destroyed, so you should buy two or three and only plug one in at a time. Finally, storing your data on different devices made by different manufacturers is a good idea to avoid a common manufacturing or design defect killing all three at once.
168108
They are designed to protect against moderate voltage spikes. A direct lightning strike will haveNo trouble jumping over to the equipment side of the unit. The only sure way is to unplug everythingOr make sure your insurance will cover any lightning damage. I was stationed at a LF transmitter stationAnd saw a lightning strike in the helix house while disconnecting the transmitter from the antenna. ThatBall of lighting dancing around the copper shielded room is permanently impressed in my memory?
649212
Your surge protector is excellent insurance. Tempers all electrical spikes. Good luck
2080122
Instruction manual found on Aroma website: To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or the appliance itself in water or other liquid.
972189
The receiver needs to have surge protection built in to it. We have blown 2 within a year in our house.
662589
The only way to get some protection from a possible lightning strike is to configure the location of your antenna such that a lower resistance path to ground is provided by a taller and larger wire frame box (Your results may vary). Here is a study of how a rocket launch is protected: http://www.aerospacelab-journal.org/sites/www.aerospacelab-journal.org/files/AL05-12_0.pdf
494354
After I accidentally shocked myself, i would say most animals would flee from the sudden jolt. If any animal was determined to penetrate the security, no amount of energy would deter them short of higih voltage
1717730
This radio with the USB connector is made for what it is made for.... small things like phones and maybe tablets. Even tablet charging is asking for a lot. The charging circuit is very limited. If we did ever get an EMP or CME pulse from the sun it will fry the electronics of this radio. Remember this radio has IC circuits in it. A blast of X-Ray energy will wipe it out. I guess if you are not using the radio and have removed any battery's from the radio you could wrap it in about 5 layers of heavy duty aluminium foil. That may be enough to stop an EMP or CME blast from wiping it out.
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There are better one's on the market protection wise, but this one filled my need to fit in a tiny space. I would say it is better than not having any surge protection. I got zapped by a lighting strike last year and that took out the circuit board in the garage door opener. So any protection is better than none. It has a 3 pronged plug and 2 led lights to let you know it is working.
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Everything is emp proof if it is in a faraday cage. Otherwise any electronic will be destroyed. (Including this)
1728106
You need an extinguisher with a class C rating for electrical fires. Since this is bc it covers that need.