EMP/Solar flare

[arnieh]

A thought, what are the implications if any on wind up lanterns, torches, radios and other such technologies in the event of an E.M.P be it natural or a hostile attack on this green and pleasant land of ours. Do we need to start protecting these items or should they be OK?

[tigs]

use a Faraday cage made from an ammo box

[Arzosah]

Isn't it *electronics* that get fried in such cases? Purely electrical stuff should be fine, shouldn't it? It doesn't run because there's no central power ...

[Plymtom]

May be worth protecting some stuff, but without huge funds to have a spare everything electronic I'm at a loss, weaponized EMP would be a suprise I think I'd befriend some steampunks

[Arzosah]

I'm planning to protect an old laptop against a CME - all it'll cost me is £2 for a roll of heavy duty aluminium foil. A weapon, tho ... thats a whole other level.

[tigs]

remember wrapping things in just foil wont help the item has to be insulated from the metal by something non conductive such as polystyrene or wood

[arnieh]

Does it not have to be earthed as well?

[tigs]

no as long as the electrical equipment is insulated it should be safe from emp and earth is an added bonus , its like the suits of chain mail the power cable guys wear they are earthed but dont have to be