Mini UPSs and compact battery banks can help to keep you online during load-shedding

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Does anybody here have an Ellies Cube Mini that can share practical experience? It looks like a winner.
 
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Don't have the Ellies buy the Generic Mini DC UPS (32.56Wh) which gives me 3-4 hours on my ONT & Vodacom Router so will be interesting to hear how long the Ellies last.
 
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Quick & easy off-the-shelf DIY solution:

Get to Outdoor Warehouse & buy a Battery Buddy for R 449,00

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The battery comes separate (they are expensive on this you can get is cheaper somewhere else)

7.2 AMP/HR BATTERY​

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Depending on your modem/ONT etc. you may need one or two of these LUMENO DC MALE PLUGS for R 19,00

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One of the best & most reliable fokof Eskom solutions, the camping guys have used this setup for ages to light up and electrify their campsites.
 
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grok said:
Quick & easy off-the-shelf DIY solution:

Get to Outdoor Warehouse & buy a Battery Buddy for R 449,00

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The battery comes separate (they are expensive on this you can get is cheaper somewhere else)

7.2 AMP/HR BATTERY​

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Depending on your modem/ONT etc. you may need one or two of these LUMENO DC MALE PLUGS for R 19,00

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One of the best & most reliable fokof Eskom solutions, the camping guys have used this setup for ages to light up and electrify their campsites.
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I have blown two routers by stuffing up the polarity.
 
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Assuming MTN Supersonic stays up during load shedding, what will I need to keep a B618, Shield TV Pro, a Computer monitor, and JBL 2 Soundbar going for 2 1/2 hours.

Assumptions:

B618 = 6amp
Shield = 8amp
Monitor = 30amp
Soundbar 15amp

So around 60amp, I would think.

Feel, that sounds, about right, or am I off the mark somewhere.
 
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grok said:
Quick & easy off-the-shelf DIY solution:

Get to Outdoor Warehouse & buy a Battery Buddy for R 449,00

View attachment 1174156

The battery comes separate (they are expensive on this you can get is cheaper somewhere else)

7.2 AMP/HR BATTERY​

View attachment 1174158
Depending on your modem/ONT etc. you may need one or two of these LUMENO DC MALE PLUGS for R 19,00

View attachment 1174152
One of the best & most reliable fokof Eskom solutions, the camping guys have used this setup for ages to light up and electrify their campsites.
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My router is 9volt, so I went for this:

www.geewiz.co.za

Mini DC UPS (10400mAh) Backup Battery Power Bank Supply (38.48Wh) - 1x 12V + 1x 9V + 1x 5V USB

Input: DC 12V 2A Input jack: DC 5.5 x 2.1mm Output: USB 5V, DC 12V, DC 9V, 1A Output jack:DC 5.5 X 2.5mm 38.48Wh
www.geewiz.co.za www.geewiz.co.za

For the Fiber ONT I use this:
www.geewiz.co.za

Mini DC UPS (10400mAh) Backup Battery Power Bank Supply (38.48Wh) - 2x 12V + 1x 5V USB

Input: DC 12V 2A Input jack: DC 5.5 x 2.1mm Output: USB 5V, DC 12V, DC 12V Output jack:DC 5.5 X 2.5mm 38.48Wh
www.geewiz.co.za www.geewiz.co.za

The only thing is that both don't come with power supply so you have to buy that separately. So far so good, it last the 2 x 2hours load shedding we get during Stage 2. It is permanently plugged in.

It is a perfect solution for the less technically inclined. You cannot mess it up. Power from adaptor goes in, power from battery to router/ONT.

I decided to use two powerbanks as I want it too last as long as possible.
 
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I am considering something like this:

www.geewiz.co.za

ECO 8100 Mini DC 100W UPS (14400mAh) Backup Battery Power Bank Supply (53.28Wh) - 12V / 9V / 19V: Router CCTV Wifi Backup with splitter cable

The Eco 8100 is a 100W DC-to-DC micro UPS/power bank with USB and DC output sockets. Ideal for backing up laptops, cameras, routers, LED lights, smart devices, and more 1 x 19V 5A output 1 x 9V/12V 3A output(selectable) 5 x 12V 5A outputs
www.geewiz.co.za www.geewiz.co.za

As it will allow me to keep my monitor on during loadshedding. I would like to know for that amount, is there a better option?
 
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r00igev@@r said:
I have blown two routers but stuffing up the polarity.
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... which explains my concerns about opening and connecting the fibre CPE directly to a 12V mini-ups supply.

Should I worry ?
 
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Gaz{M} said:
I love how 4 of those UPS are all the same design, just vastly different prices! Just go for the cheapest one...
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Just for other readers clarity, the 4 he is referring to are all the same size:

(32.56Wh)​

 
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www.geewiz.co.za

Mini UPS DC to DC with PoE Output Power Over Ethernet - 65.12Wh (17600 mAH)

DC UPS 60W 17.6AH LI-ION Battery 8 x 2200mA Li-ion Batteries Output Voltage (selectable): DC Interface - 9V / 12Vdc/ PoE Interface - 15V / 24V Output Power & Current: DC Interface - Single DC port maximim output 9V1A 12V1.5A / 3A/ PoE Interface - 1.0A / 24W 1 x DC - DC lead 10/100 RJ45 Ethernet...
www.geewiz.co.za www.geewiz.co.za
I have tree of these , they replace your power supply and have a decent display that shows the power being drawn all the time , connect and forget it, it just works .(it also shows the amount of power left with four bars)
 
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