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use in emergencies . If you ’ re a camper , you probably already have a camping kettle you can keep handy for making hot drinks during power outages .
Keeping food from thawing is another issue many are facing , whether it ’ s the dairy in the fridge or the meat in the freezer . There is the higher-budget option of switching to a solar or hybrid fridge or freezer . Alternatively , use this trick – fill empty plastic water bottles with water and freeze them . When the power goes out , leave some in the freezer to help retain the cool temperature and move a few into the fridge to do the same .
Wi-fi and mobile devices
So far , we ’ ve looked at how you can ensure you have lights , a way to cook your food and heat your geyser . What about working or keeping devices charged ? With
Did you know ? Many of the bigger Agrimark stores stock gas stoves – visit www . agrimark . co . za to check prices and in-store availability .
a wi-fi UPS ( Uninterruptable Power Supply ), you can ensure you have access to the internet , even when there ’ s loadshedding . Some even allow you to charge your phone or laptop via a USB port .
Alternatively , to keep your phone charged , get yourself a Powerbank . Just remember to keep it fully charged so that you always have a compact and portable charging unit on hand . Another great tip is to buy a car charger , so that you can charge on the go .
Of course , we are all hoping to see an end to loadshedding soon . But until that happens , keep adding to your arsenal , so that you become more and more self-reliant and less and less frustrated .
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