any electrical engineers around?

[randall]

I've just rented an hdb apartment and then I noticed a small bulding behind it that's supposed to house an electrical generator. They are what seem to be power houses. I understand that these small power houses are supposed to supply electricity to the flats around them.
Does anybody know if I will be affected by the radiation emitted by this thing? I will be residing on the 5th level of the apartment and this power house is less than 300 ft away from the back of my unit.
Is that a cause for worry?

[want_to_believe]

absolutely nothing to worry about

[not]

Not radiation - - unless you have the only nuclear powered HDB generator in the world.

There may be electro-magnetic fields though.  These are not hot to be exposed to - - but you need to consult an expert as to how much is too much and how close is too close.

[want_to_believe]

your halogen light transformer , the computer monitor in front of you and your fridge will give you stronger  electro-magnetical fields than a 300 feet away transformer station

[randall]

Yes, I meant EMF levels. My new home is actually about a 100 feet away.

Is there any EMF detector I can get?

[ultimax]

those aren't generators, but sub-stations.They help distribute power to your grid.

I stay abt 200m from one, lived here for many years, haven't had any problems. You're more likely to get something from your handphone me thinks.

[Electrical Engineer]

Nothing to worry about...

That thing is basically a big transformer and creates magnetic fields. These fields don't travel far... not 100 feet

Like mentioned before the distannce is OK. Your monitor, your TV and your mobile in your front pocket of your trousers   is doing you more harm.

If you want to be on the save side, remove any electric appliances out of your bedroom.

Please don't go for these EMI detectors, that's bs or you have to spend several thousands of dollars...

[s/s]

That's a substation and no u dont have to worry abt magnectic fields etc.  Anyway I work in a power station itself and have not heard of anyone affected by magnectic fields whjatsoever.

[bagman]

if you're really worried, though, you can just stuff metal down your undies and you'll have your own, personal faraday cage protecting your livelihood.

[ah hood]

bagman,

protecting your manhood first, then your livelihood  -- unless of course your livelihood depends on your manhood.

[Horsesh*t]

It should be Ok if there are no high tension cables nearby. The good thing about power distribution in SG is that all high voltage cables are buried. It has been known that dangling high voltage cables, which generates a sizable electric field, have been long term causes of cell mutation and thus cancer. EMI 101 will teach us that improperly grounded cables raised high above the ground generate a wide area EMI and may cause strong current inductions that frequently zap the poo out of your electronics. With buried cables, there is very little worry.