Amidst the ongoing power outages (load-shedding) in the country, one can agree that it somehow kills productivity and also alters one’s work schedule.
With that in mind, internet connectivity remains part of our daily work lives and power outages heavily impact that as well. Imagine you are working on a project, and there is load-shedding implemented, and now you have to cut down on your productivity and workflow. To avoid having to deal with such, it is now essential to come up with a power solution to keep work going.
Now to the big question: how do you keep going during load-shedding or power outages? We have rounded up a list of tips that help keep productivity humming during power outages:
METHOD OF USE – Charging your Laptop and mobile devices
METHOD OF USE – Powering your Wifi router
Laptop and Mobile devices Power Bank
WINX GO Ultra 20000mah 100W PD Power Bank
With this power bank, you are able to fast charge your MacBook, Ultrabook, laptop, and mobile devices.
20000mah meaning: the rating of a power bank is measured in milli amp hours (mAh) which denotes how much of a charge the battery inside the power bank is supposed to hold.
100W PD meaning: USB-Power Delivery (PD) is a fast-charging technology based on the USB-C standard. USB-C PD is a new standard that can deliver up to 100 watts of power, which is enough to charge laptops and other devices that require more power than USB-C alone can supply. This specification was created by the USB-IF in response to requests from laptop manufacturers for a connector that could deliver more power.
The power bank features a sleek finish and LED battery indicator.
Price: From R1000
Where to buy: Makro, Takelaot, iStore, HiFi Corp,
Battery Backup – Wifi Router Charger
UltraLAN Micro UPS (DC & PoE) – 60W 17.6AH
With this device, you are able to keep your Wifi router and other 12V devices on during load-shedding or power outages.
Per the product description
The UltraLAN MUPS60W17.6AHis a compact DC-to-DC micro UPS with PoE and DC output options, ideal for providing backup power to cameras, routers and other 12V devices. The UltraLAN MUPS60W17.6AH model offers passive PoE output additionally, ideal to keep your Wireless CPE or Router (such as MikroTik or Ubiquiti products) going during a power outage. Simply run an Ethernet cable directly from the Micro UPS to your CPE/Router to power it up.
The UltraLAN Micro UPS devices do not suffer from major efficiency loss unlike traditional UPS’s, which converts power from 12V batteries to 220V AC output. Instead, the UltraLAN Micro UPS series provides DC-to-DC power output with much higher efficiency, resulting in longer run times, A typical home network configuration of one Wi-Fi router and one Fibre optic router can be powered for as long as 8 hours.
Price: R1,299
Where to buy: Takelaot
2 Pin Euro Plug Adaptor
The 2-Pin Euro Plug Adaptor is needed when you charge the (UltraLAN Micro UPS) Battery Backup Wifi Router Charger.
USB-C to MacBook Magsafe T-Shape Charging Cable
Baseus Zinc Magnetic Series USB-C to MacBook Magsafe T-Shape Charging Cable
in simple terms, this is the cable that you connect from a power bank to your MacBook.
The Baseus CATXC-W02 USB-C to Mag-Safe angle cable supports 60W fast charging, and with its magnetic L-shaped connector, it makes connecting your devices to power much easier. The cable is equipped with a small LED indicator that lights up in different colors, providing you with the most important information. Red indicates that charging is in progress. Green indicates that the device is fully charged.
Price: R299
Where to buy: Takelaot
DC 5.5×2.5mm to Type C Adapter Cable for other laptops
Female DC 5.5*2.5mm to Type C USB-C Output Charging Cable
For all other laptops (not Mackbook) this is the cable to use to connect from a power bank to your laptop.
Use a 65W or 87W Type-C Charger to conveniently charge your Laptop with a DC 18v-20v port from a wall outlet.
Price: R149
Where to buy: Geewiz
Lenovo Charge Cable USB-C
Baseus Zinc Magnetic Lenovo Charge Cable USB-C – DC Square Port 100W – 2m
For other Lenovo laptops, this is the cable to use to connect from a power bank to your laptop.
Magnetic MagSafe DC Round Port for Lenovo Laptops. 100W High Power.
Price: R349
Where to buy: Takealot
Charging Cable USB-C to DC Round Port
Baseus Zinc Magnetic Charge Cable USB-C to DC Round Port (4.0*1.7mm)
For other laptops, with round ports.
Magnetic MagSafe DC Round Port for Lenovo Laptops. 100W High Power.
Price: R349
Where to buy: Takealot
Loadshedding Rechargeable Light Bulb
Loadshedding Rechargeable LED 7w B22 – Cool White – 5 Pack
These are essential to provide light during periods of a power outage.
Simple installation as per normal globe – Plug and play. The battery charges when the light is switched on and stays on during load shedding.
The battery life of the globe from full charge can be +5 hours, (the first 2hrs will be at the full light output and then slowly dim automatically for the remainder, to extend light duration)
Price: R302
Where to buy: Takelaot
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