27/09/2022
#3 STAY CONNECTED
1. Charge your phone in the car:
If you do have a car, make sure you invest in a car charger for your cellphone. When load shedding occurs and you do not have enough battery life, you can always charge your device in the car.
2. Get a USB power bank:
Make sure you always carry a power bank or two as they will come in handy. Keep them on charge whenever the power is on.
3. Use your laptop:
Make sure to keep your laptop charged if you have one so that when the lights go out you can charge your mobile devices on it. The great thing about a laptop is that you can carry it to different locations and still charge your phone.
4. Invest in a power inverter:
A power inverter can change DC (direct current) power from a battery into AC (alternating current) power that you can use to power various devices in your home including lights, computers, microwaves, cellphones, and kitchen appliances. You wonโt be able to run a household on an inverter, but youโll have enough to charge mobile devices and run some appliances, depending on its size.
5. Think about getting a UPS:
This is an uninterruptible power supply that can power electronics during blackouts. It can run for a few hours.
