Make your internet load shedding proof for R400.00

So I was tired of having no fibre during load shedding, and wasn't willing to pay multiple thousands for an inverter just to run the fibre router and the WiFi router. Fortunately I came up with a much more cost effective solution. If you already have a 10000mah power bank it'll cost you under R200, but even if you don't it'll cost you just about R400.
Cables:
www.loot.co.za...
www.loot.co.za...
Edit, the 12v cable is sold out, this'll also do: www.geewiz.co....
Power bank:
The one I used, which is way oversized: www.loot.co.za...
A 10000mah powerbank that'll be good for 8 hours: www.loot.co.za...
Or try find something cheaper. I have another two 10000mah power banks at home, and they both also work. The only reason I bought the big one was to test it for my office.

[@theosingh29]

Great video , all this time I thought that a UPS system was my only option in being connected during Load shedding 🙌 . Now all that is needed is a hack for keeping the aircon on during Load shedding 😂

[@SailingElectra]

As someone who now lives on a boat, I can recommend a slightly wet towel around your neck in place of the AC :)

[@captain_cuzzy]

Amazing idea, didn't know this was possible

[@SailingElectra]

Virtually every router I've tested runs just fine on the R59 straight though cable. The only exception so far are fibre routers which need the more expensive R139 12v cable.

[@matomemalatsi3559]

@@SailingElectra where can I buy the cables? Both the 5v and 12v?

[@SailingElectra]

@@matomemalatsi3559 I bought both of mine on Loot, but Geewiz also has them. Check the description.

[@HeinrichGerber]

Or you can use a cheap 650W UPS, which will not drop your connection when the power goes out (and no plugging/unplugging of cables)
I get more than 4 hours running Fibre modem -Wifi router - laptop - extra LED screen and I think the UPS has a 12V 7Ah battery inside.

[@SailingElectra]

Yeah that will also work. I'm not a fan of lead batteries like in the UPSs, they don't have a great cycle life. The powerbank I use can do passthrough charging, so there isn't actually a need to plug and unplug. The 20 000mah version also lasted me 16 hours during one long power cut which is great!

[@andrepotts3898]

Where can a person pick one up for a good price?

[@SonicHawk90]

Can you keep this setup permanently connected and then just connect a charger to the powerbank?

[@SailingElectra]

Yes, that's exactly how I use it. It's like a UPS just for the internet and last for ages! You need to make sure the powerbank has passthrough charging, the one in the video does, but not all do.

[@Dinagap]

Great video Patrick (Y)

[@sasifexcelsolutions4509]

Hi where can I buy the cables

[@Vhuimo]

Matrix PC, Take alot has too. Otherwise depending where you live some Pakistani stalls should have too just show them the video

[@Ayabuya]

Thank you for this

[@SailingElectra]

Anytime. With internet, a couple of lights and a gas/camping stove load shedding goes from being a nightmare to just a bad dream!

[@Ayabuya]

Hi @@SailingElectra My Wifi router keeps falling over, do you think I need another step up cable?

[@SailingElectra]

@@Ayabuya check the voltage on your router. If it's under 12v I wouldn't use a step up cable. It's not safe running a higher voltage than specified, but there's no issue running a lower voltage. It might be worth trying a different power bank too.

[@Ayabuya]

@@SailingElectra The power voltage for the wifi router is 12v hence im suspecting thats the issue for the fall over

[@SailingElectra]

@@Ayabuya yeah if it's 12v you could definitely use another step up. It should work much better.