Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of my off-grid solar protection series, I’m upgrading my system’s defense against lightning strikes and EMP events by installing critical surge protection and shielding components.
Today I’m adding Midnite Solar Surge Protection Devices (SPD) to my EG4 FlexBOSS21 Inverter setup, along with an EMP Shield to help protect my lithium battery banks and sensitive electronics.
Off-grid systems are powerful—but they’re also vulnerable. One lightning strike or surge event can take out thousands of dollars in equipment instantly. In this video, I walk through how I’m building layered protection to reduce those risks and improve system resilience.
⚡ What you’ll see in this video:
Installing Midnite Solar SPD protection
Adding EMP shielding to battery storage
How I’m protecting my inverter system from surges
Practical off-grid safety upgrades
Real-world system hardening for solar reliability
This is Part 2 of my off-grid protection buildout. If you’re running solar, lithium batteries, or backup power systems, this is a must-watch.
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In this episode of my off-grid solar protection series, I’m upgrading my system’s defense against lightning strikes and EMP events by installing critical surge protection and shielding components.
Today I’m adding Midnite Solar Surge Protection Devices (SPD) to my EG4 FlexBOSS21 Inverter setup, along with an EMP Shield to help protect my lithium battery banks and sensitive electronics.
Off-grid systems are powerful—but they’re also vulnerable. One lightning strike or surge event can take out thousands of dollars in equipment instantly. In this video, I walk through how I’m building layered protection to reduce those risks and improve system resilience.
⚡ What you’ll see in this video:
Installing Midnite Solar SPD protection
Adding EMP shielding to battery storage
How I’m protecting my inverter system from surges
Practical off-grid safety upgrades
Real-world system hardening for solar reliability
This is Part 2 of my off-grid protection buildout. If you’re running solar, lithium batteries, or backup power systems, this is a must-watch.
EMP/Surge Suppression I am using for Protection!!
If you are Interested and want to Support my Channel by purchasing through my Magical Affiliate Links! It doesn't cost you anything extra BUT I do make a small commission which helps in every way possible!!⤵
🌐Signature Solar ➡AVERAGEJOE50OFF for $50 Off Your Order
🔗Midnite Solar Array 600VDC - signaturesolar.com/midnite-solar-lightning-and-surge-arrestor-600dc-mnspd-600/?ref=C2w_5wtHG6jKcP
🔗EMP Shield 48VDC - signaturesolar.com/48v-dc-shield-by-emp/?ref=C2w_5wtHG6jKcP
🔗EMP Shield 120/240v for Home - signaturesolar.com/emp-home-lightning-shield-120-240vs/?ref=C2w_5wtHG6jKcP
🔗EMP Shield 12VDC for Vehicles - signaturesolar.com/emp-shield-emp-lightning-protection-for-vehicles/?ref=C2w_5wtHG6jKcP
🔗All Surge Suppression at Signature Solar - signaturesolar.com/all-products/system-components/surge-protection/?page=1&ref=C2w_5wtHG6jKcP
🛒Amazon⤵
🔗EMP Shield 12VDC for Vehicles - amzn.to/3QHtk1q
🔗EMP Shield 120/240v for Home - amzn.to/4w3lWgO
🔗Midnite Solar Array 600VDC - amzn.to/4w2FGBi
🔗Broadband Type 31 Ferrite Rings - amzn.to/4n53bpj
🔗High Saturation Ferrite Rings - amzn.to/3Rgj68d
🔗Fiber to Ethernet Converter - amzn.to/49mobSE
🔗Fiber Patch Cable - amzn.to/4tMYp2p
🔗Coaxial Surge Arrester - amzn.to/3RgmYWN
➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖
Support Section⤵
Paypal 🔗paypal.me/YourAveRageJoe
Venmo @AveRage_Joe11
Buy me a Coffee - buymeacoffee.com/average_joe
Become part of the BOOOOOM Team for as little as $1! It Doesn't get you much but Check me out at 🔗patreon.com/user?u=3675924
Top Supporting BOOOOOM Team Members:
💥Shawn Maker-Diy Solar & Powerwaller
youtube.com/channel/UCoEW2IqEbPD1PBUXseIZJNw
💥James Atkinson - Diy Solar, Powerwalls and Tech Reviews youtube.com/user/MasterYodaJames
Exclusive BOOOM Team Supporters:
David Wilker, Daryl Owen, Keith Brown, Andrew Rotariu
If you like the channel and videos and want to donate, support me on Patreon, feature a product or help out with a project, you can. Send me message to averagejoestuff@gmail.com, or donate with the Links below 🤘 Thanks to all Awesome people who have donated and Support My YouTube Ch!!!
Follow me on⤵
InstaGram 🔗instagram.com/average.joe00
Want to send something Small?
Send to:⤵
AveRage Joe
PO Box 31562
Omaha, NE 68131
Something Big like a Battery thru UPS, FedEx or DHL?
Send to:⤵
AveRage Joe
608 N Saddle Creek Rd # 31562
Omaha, NE 68132
➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖
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