Can't charge devices after loadshedding

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Ok, so probably a really stupid question but I'm asking anyway. I've noticed today after loadshedding early this morning that I'm really battling to recharge my devices, I've tried every charger I can find in the house and same thing. Has this got something to do with the electricity supply right now or are my devices just stuffed?
 
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What exactly do you mean by battling to recharge your devices?
 
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Szzl said:
Ok, so probably a really stupid question but I'm asking anyway. I've noticed today after loadshedding early this morning that I'm really battling to recharge my devices, I've tried every charger I can find in the house and same thing. Has this got something to do with the electricity supply right now or are my devices just stuffed?
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If you tell us which area you are in it might help narrow this down, and more detail about what devices, etc.

Everything works well here, for now...
 
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Szzl said:
Ok, so probably a really stupid question but I'm asking anyway. I've noticed today after loadshedding early this morning that I'm really battling to recharge my devices, I've tried every charger I can find in the house and same thing. Has this got something to do with the electricity supply right now or are my devices just stuffed?
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More than one device and all are battling to charge. That tells me something is wrong or weak with your mains supply there.
 
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J&B said:
More than one device and all are battling to charge. That tells me something is wrong or weak with your mains supply there.
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Or all connected to the same cheap multi-plug...
 
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Kola-CT said:
Or all connected to the same cheap multi-plug...
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Multiple different chargers tried on every plug in the house, cheap plugs, not so cheap plugs, makes no difference. I finally found a spot in my bedroom that seems to be charging them but really really slow.
 
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Kola-CT said:
If you tell us which area you are in it might help narrow this down, and more detail about what devices, etc.

Everything works well here, for now...
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I'm in Fourways, Jhb, battling with Samsung phone and tablet.
 
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Szzl said:
Multiple different chargers tried on every plug in the house, cheap plugs, not so cheap plugs, makes no difference. I finally found a spot in my bedroom that seems to be charging them but really really slow.
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sounds like one of your plugs tripped on the db board. Try something else on the same plug switch
 
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Szzl said:
Tried every plug and adapter I have
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Sounds like your devices, one of my phones started charging very slowly, it still holds a charge though, no idea why but good thing is that I got a new laptop with a C charger, so I just shove that in if I need it charged quickly, the 3A charger makes an easy job of it.
 
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