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A scenario is explored concerning a high-altitude electromagnetic pulse
(HEMP) generated by a nuclear weapon exploding in the upper atmosphere
or a solar flare, that could have devastating results by wiping out all
electronics in an instant.
It could be solar flares, war, or the fact that our grid is in bad shape. And do not forget it can happen remember the storm of 1989 Click Here and the aftermath of this smaller scale storm.
As stated in my last post about EMP or EMF Click Here
I showed several ways to protect your electronics on a budget. Because this is something that has happened on small scales, from solar flares (which are going to be big in 2013). Which not only will take out your homes, but all electronics and cars may not work if it is big.
Nasa agrees that this is a possibility. And if recovery is possible it will be months even years to restore.
ARE YOU READY?
Why protect electronics?? As shown in my other post. Because those still can be ran on wind, solar, and pedal power. To watch a movie will be a treat. To run tools to create temporary living necessitys is a must. BUT only if they work.
Walk around your house....what electronics will still be needed??
Small TV, music, Fridge, space heaters, tools.
These are things you should have a plan for or even have the smaller things already stored in a farday cage (Click Here ).
NOW for power... In my pdf section I have put a few simple power ideas PRINT these if you are going to print anything.
•Solar
This is an instrucable that is worth looking at not in my price range but some good info Click Here
•Foot Power Click here (something we can all do for a little juice when needed)
•How to convert a gas engine to alcohol pdf Click Here Remember potatos and corn can be made into fuel along with many other crops and animal fats
• How to build a Cretan windmill pdf Click Here (I really like this one all made with hand tools),
• How windmills and wind motors pdf Click Here • How to make peat fuel and how to use it pdf Click Here • How to make and use a storage battery pdf Click Here
• How to make and use a gas engine! pdf Click Here
In Cold climates you really need to think about heat.
Pickle barrel - your rain barrels heat up during the day and can be brought in to take the nip out of a room. Click Here
soda can Click Here I have seen this one work with some kids that camped on our city green for the winter for occupy. And it works.
And having alot of extra clothing gloves hats and coats stored. I also suggest to use the Safe room idea in this post Click Here to create a warming area in your home if you do not have a fireplace or stove. The pickle barrels and solar cans can keep a small area very comfortable for the 3 main months you would need to.
I have some supplies to make a wood grill stove for my house if it ever comes to it. Remember that the smoke is not safe so having some venting pipe and making a hole for it is a must and fire protecting the area you will place it is also a must.
Some say our nuke plants, some say the bad guys (like the nuke that N. Korea just tested). The list goes on. If you have seen the Matrix you have seen that EMF's are not so good for your tech stuff and electronics. But what we care about is.... how to protect my crap from this.(well first if it is nukes we care about actually living though that above all!) What ever your theory is......
If you goggled this then you most like have a clue what it is, and are just looking for some ideas.
Many things I have come across (including NASA's own research) that in 2013 the sun is going to have a bunch of solar flares happening. No real biggy. But a few years back one of these flares did take the grid out in Canada for some time. And the 2013 are suppose to be bigger....and the power outage can be far bigger. So the concern is with the grid down production and transportation of goods will be close to halted and we can be a year or two with out modern conveniences till it is fixed and caught up. Not End of days, but a real pain in the ass! And worth having stockpile in place to make it though.
Now remember this is something many scientists agree with. And your conspiracy sites have many things sighting a cover up ect. There is no cover up nasa posts it right on there site. And they even have some great preparedness videos.
Ok now for the basics on cheap easy faraday cages.
CHEAP that is what I am! And as a city dweller in a townhouse that leaves little room for a real cage!I mean unless your into that stuff (j/k).
Here are some of my finds from searching and chatting. I think you can utilize a little of each to fit your needs. And even get creative with them.
Easy: wrap your computer ect. in a towel, blanket make sure is is wrap completely in the mesh and wala! Instant Faraday cage.
Even better if you have some basic sewing skills you can make little pouches for your stuff. You can find ready made ones online.
I have also been told by a few preppers that they have lined their garages with this to protect their cars. Remember an EMP will disable all cars. Pre 1980's will be in high demand if this happens.
GOOD OLD FASHION GARBAGE CAN!
Simple cheap but the tv will not fit. Best to post a video on this one.
You can even stick stuff in the microwave on da fly if you are in a jam... it will protect your gadgets! Filing cabinets are another idea just line them the same way you do the garbage can. And the cabinets will not look so bad in the house.
ALUMINUM FOIL!
Ever wonder why preppers get so excited when there is a deal on foil! Their are actually many reasons, but this is one of the reasons. This video shows that this is a viable Faraday cage idea. I have seen videos of cardboard boxes covered GOOD in it that work fine to. You can keep a roll in your trunk with some plastic bags for emergency. The possibilitys are endless.And protecting that TV can definitely happen with this option. (remember a solar bust my disable electricity but not forever so not having to buy new crap would be great)
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I know I missed a bunch of stuff and when it comes to mind I will swing back to this post and update it. That is what is so great about blogs you can edit!
Gonna end this one with a song....not shock the technology and gadgets but Shock the Monkey!
