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EMP vs MEP003a & 2
- Thread starter billypop
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Not necessarily. The diesel motor and gen head are generally safe. The electronics would be the major concern, more specifically the transistors. However, the metal control box should tend to act like a farraday cage. This provides quite a bit of protection. Grounding can supply even more protection. Finally, a generator not in use during the EMP event is less susceptible to damage than one in use during the event. So, if you are dragging out your generator after the EMP has knocked out the power grid, you'll probably be OK.
John
John
PeterD
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I agree fully with John's comments, they are 'spot on'. As well any generator set that is in a fully enclosed box (such as a MEP-004A's ASK) is going to be well protected from most anything. The steel of the enclosure will somewhat attenuate the magnetic pulse, which is very helpful. One strong recommendation, if you are worried about this, is to make sure that there are no leads connected to it, as they will conduct high energy pulses into the system, which may result in damage.
SCSG-G4
PSVB 3003
EMP effects are usually for longer runs of 'normal' stuff. Micro electronics (read computer chips) have much smaller wires which burn up when they get too much voltage in them. If you can see the discrete components (resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors. etc.) it will be ok if not plugged into any long runs (over 100 ft) of external wires. The Carrington Event conditions arose because the EMP arrived in different places at slightly different times, creating a voltage difference in wires that were connected to each other. That's the simple explanation. MEP generators that are not in use and otherwise electrically isolated should be fine.
Bill W
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Yes the electronics are inside a steel box but that box is grounded to the unit therefore it will conduct the emp burst/wave through the unit and the electronics. My 003A is on a trailer ( isolated from ground ) and in a steel barn ( buffer ) but I also have it hooked to a ( separate from the building ) ground rod and have all poles grounded together ( see pic ) kinda over kill but what the heck its not like I run it everyday...or month
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The control box on your MEP-003a generators is made of Aluminum, not steel.
mikgyverx2
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you asked !!!!
(gozilla proof) emp document , ive got a newer one ,will have to look for it
(gozilla proof) emp document , ive got a newer one ,will have to look for it
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"Commissioned" by whom?
mikgyverx2
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mikgyverx2
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Commissioners were nominated by the Secretary of Defense and by the Administrator
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PeterD
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Well, if nothing else, my steel building blocks both radio and my cell phone!
I had to install an outdoor radio antenna to listen to my favorite tunes, and my cell phone only works when I stand next to the window.
Bill W
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Another good report on EMP Commission to Assess the Threat to the United States from Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Attack
Ahm... thanks there Spedd for pointing out my misstake on stating steel instead of aluminum cover. I had my steel A.S.K cover on my mind when I was posting
Ahm... thanks there Spedd for pointing out my misstake on stating steel instead of aluminum cover. I had my steel A.S.K cover on my mind when I was posting
I am. It can be had for a reasonable price, too. I have too many projects right now.I see you're one of the "lucky" ones to have the ASK for the MEP-003a
BTW, the 701A ASKs are Aluminum.