Load-shedding survival tips
Load-shedding has fallen upon us once again, and rather unexpectedly this time around. Here are some handy tips and tricks to make bearing the hours of powerlessness a little easier. #loadshedding
• Preparation is key – make sure you have the schedule times handy and in an easy-to-see spot (like on the fridge). This way you will be able to plan in advance.
• Go solar – There are more options these days for solar-powered appliances, ranging from solar-powered geysers to solar-powered lamps. If solar isn’t an option due to budget, there are other ways to make sure that your water stays hot (insulation and/or getting creative with pipes) and that you have some light (enough torches or lamps – and make sure that you have batteries and that they are charged!)
• Make sure that all your devices (cellphones, tablets, laptops, etc. are charged.
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• Use empty cooldrink bottles (any size) filled with water and frozen to help keep your fridge cold and to keep your food from spoiling.
• Fill a thermos with boiling water to ensure you can still have coffee or tea.
• Different rechargeable battery packs or batteries – have a charged power bank ready in case you’re unprepared for a power outage so that you can still charge your phone. You can also set up a rechargeable battery to run an LED globe for light, which is safer than lighting candles.
• Gas – You don’t need to buy a whole new stove or oven, just make sure you have a camping gas stove for emergencies. Even better – turn an unpleasant situation into a good one by roasting marshmallows with the family after dinner.
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