I am just now ordering a system and have been giving a lot of thought to the EMP question. It's more important than most people realize. I've collected several reports, even in the mainstream media, where "experts" in various areas are stating that EMP is a very likely possibility...and soon. Whether by EMP weaponry, that does not necessarily need to include a nuclear detonation, as well as celestial events that many scientists are nearly guaranteeing EMP from, such as an earth-directed CME or a number of other events that could result in an EMP effect. So it's a very real concern. And the governments of the world, and the militaries, are most definitely preparing, hardening, their infrastructure. It doesn't look like anything is being done to protect the public grid though.
I've read that many of the components like transformers, etc., used in power stations are made in Germany. In the event of an EMP that wiped out an entire region or nation, it would take at least 18 months to a few years for new equipment to be ordered, built, and finally shipped. Then the installation. And if it's that bad, who's to say that U.S. needs would be met first?
At any rate, I didn't even bother to ask any of the places selling equipment about EMP protection. I've been giving a lot of thought to doing the best I can to construct Faraday-type cages for each component and even possibly shielding any/all cables that run to and from any sensitive components.
Definitely something to think about. Time to read up on electronic "hardening" of electrical components and wiring.
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I am in contact with a lot of the manufacturers, and have not heard of any that
would be protected from Electromagnetic Pulse.
I am just now ordering a system and have been giving a lot of thought to the EMP question. It's more important than most people realize. I've collected several reports, even in the mainstream media, where "experts" in various areas are stating that EMP is a very likely possibility...and soon. Whether by EMP weaponry, that does not necessarily need to include a nuclear detonation, as well as celestial events that many scientists are nearly guaranteeing EMP from, such as an earth-directed CME or a number of other events that could result in an EMP effect. So it's a very real concern. And the governments of the world, and the militaries, are most definitely preparing, hardening, their infrastructure. It doesn't look like anything is being done to protect the public grid though.
I've read that many of the components like transformers, etc., used in power stations are made in Germany. In the event of an EMP that wiped out an entire region or nation, it would take at least 18 months to a few years for new equipment to be ordered, built, and finally shipped. Then the installation. And if it's that bad, who's to say that U.S. needs would be met first?
At any rate, I didn't even bother to ask any of the places selling equipment about EMP protection. I've been giving a lot of thought to doing the best I can to construct Faraday-type cages for each component and even possibly shielding any/all cables that run to and from any sensitive components.
Definitely something to think about. Time to read up on electronic "hardening" of electrical components and wiring.
I do know of one solution to the problem, and it is relatively simple. I have spare
controllers and inverters. as well as back up batteries stored in concrete. I don't believe the electronics will be damaged when not in circuit.
A company called Sol-Ark makes EMP protected panels and inverters, maybe you should consider this too.