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[NorthernRaider]

(7 February 2013, 21:46)Highlander Wrote: I would be happier if I knew the answer to the generator,..and more importantly the kick start Quad though,..I understand that a general view is that cars before 1976 [ I think ] will probably be ok, because they have less to be damaged,... so I hoping that a kick start Quad will also be ok.

Genny can be used if its a hand started diesel, you just store the alternator in a metal box faraday cage.

Quads, Mules and Vans can be protected easily if they are older types with mechanical fuel lift and injection pumps, bit harder if they are newer by storing a spare electic lift pump and fuel cutoff solonoid in a faraday age, Even petrol quads can be done by storing a spare ignition module, battery etc in a faraday cage OR storing the quad off the floor in a well sealed shipping container cos IT is a faraday cage by default.

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A Faraday cage is just a big metal box and anything inside it not touching the walls, roof or floor is insulated from EMP I believe, so your UV5Rs in a biccy tin or your motor in a shipping container should technically be safe??