How do you "cope" with the blackouts?

[The_MAC]

We run gas in the kitchen, solar geyser and inverter powers Wifi, entertainment system and a few strategic lamps. We have entered into negotiations with our BC to be the test property for a solar program in our estate.

I can see this happening in the future for complexes and estates, makes more sense to centralise the backup power - and figure out a clever way to limit the load and somehow recoup the cost - probably a smart meter of some sorts and a small modification to each home's power supply

 

[McTwinks]

I can see this happening in the future for complexes and estates, makes more sense to centralise the backup power - and figure out a clever way to limit the load and somehow recoup the cost - probably a smart meter of some sorts and a small modification to each home's power supply

I understand the supplier wants to make each home independent. TBH I know very little about the any of it, but after 5 or six years it's pretty much paid for, which suits us as we do not have debt on homes or cars.

 

[Herr der Verboten]

We're calling them blackouts now?

Why note whiteouts considering it's a witou in charge?

alternatives include: previously disadvantaged outs

 

[The_Ogre]

I have to work around loadshedding. No fibre, no mobile network, nothing.

So for me its rather pointless putting a backup in place so I just get drunk instead

 

[backstreetboy]

Other - Alcohol

 

[maxxis]

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[SlinkyMike]

I don't "cope" I just sit there and it happens.

 

[Herr der Verboten]

Fap fap fap fap fap

november no nut(ters) : seize that man!

 

[maxxis]

november no nut(ters) : seize that man!

I guess I could start knitting

 

[Tokolosk]

Have to keep the Internet up for work. If it was just my personal need, I’d be happy to read a book.

Actually technically it's the other way around: your work needs you to have internet. Phrasing is important as it puts the onus on the company, not you, to make sure you have what you need to do your job.

 

[*SynergyX*]

take 2.5 hours to read a book.... dont overthink it

 

[Brian_G]

Minimalist is far less hassle, but only 'cos we can - no kids, time completely flexible here these days.

 

[Pho3nix]

Actually technically it's the other way around: your work needs you to have internet. Phrasing is important as it puts the onus on the company, not you, to make sure you have what you need to do your job.

Go to office then. There's internet and power there

 

[pinball wizard]

Actually technically it's the other way around: your work needs you to have internet. Phrasing is important as it puts the onus on the company, not you, to make sure you have what you need to do your job.

My work contract sates that if I want to work at home I am responsible for power and connectivity at all times. The Chinese has a clause in her contract that if asked, she needs to supply proof that she has power and internet at all times.

 

[pinball wizard]

Go to office then. There's internet and power there

They don't pay me enough to afford the petrol to get there anymore. Maybe I can get my greasy paws on some of that crisp new Vodacom money though.

 

[Supervan II]

Back-up battery for router.
Solar light under enclosed patio where I spend the time reading or braaiing (if at night).
Mini gas cooker for coffee when flask is empty.

 

[Solitude]

I used to have a Mecer inverter running my CCTV and TV, but the battery is toast after a few cycles.

My Mecer UPS lasted about a year. Still need to get new batteries for it. You'd expect these things to last longer.

 

[Pineapple Smurf]

At sunset I fire up my Weber Q and braai like a man outdoors

 

[marbro]

I avoid the roads,

I have a UPS at home that powers my TV, modem and maybe a fan... thats all i have at the moment

 

[SAguy]

At sunset I fire up my Weber Q and braai like a man outdoors

Is this one of those games where we need to choose which words don't belong in the sentence?