EMP Shield Install for Solar, Generator & Breaker Panel | Whole House Surge Protection

These units are designed to protect against lightning strikes, power surges, electromagnetic pulses (EMP), and coronal mass ejections (CME). We walk step-by-step through:

Installing EMP Shield on a solar inverter

Wiring protection for charge controllers and batteries

Mounting and connecting at the main breaker panel

Installing surge protection on a portable generator

Proper grounding and lead length considerations

Testing the system after installation

EMP Shield acts like a surge protector on steroids — shunting dangerous overvoltage to ground in under a billionth of a second.

⚠️ Note: If you want to qualify for EMP Shield’s $25,000 connected equipment warranty, installation must be done by a licensed electrician or inspected by a home inspector.

If you’re running off-grid solar, a hybrid inverter, or just want better whole-house lightning protection, this walkthrough should help you decide whether this is a DIY project or one to hire out.

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Chapters:
00:00 – Why We Installed EMP Shield
00:42 – What Is EMP Shield & How It Works
01:08 – Why We Chose EMP Shield
02:20 – Solar Inverter & Charge Controller Install
04:54 – Battery Protection Wiring & Grounding
05:29 – Breaker Panel Installation
07:40 – Powering Back Up & Testing
08:33 – Generator Surge Protection Install
11:28 – Final Test – All 5 Units Active
12:04 – Is This a Good DIY Project?
12:15 – Warranty & Electrician Requirement
12:31 – What’s Next?
13:09 – Bloopers