30-08-2022, 18:23
(28-08-2022, 12:32)JeromeD Wrote: Oh well, it appears that Ireland and the UK are supposedly heading for power blackouts this winter. 'Welcome to my world' I hear Ruby saying in the background. Will have to take stock of things and dump those that I don't need. Turn down settings on the dishwasher, washing machine and tumble drier etc. etc. At least my blow-up doll will still be functioning...does not need power - just plasters from time to time! Might buy one of those Bluetti things to keep PC's, tablet, TV and phone going. It's going to be interesting to see how the younger generation cope without electricity...!
Lol! That’s exactly what I’m saying. Except we seem to be having a reprieve – temporarily, I’m sure! Inverters are the answer – and a sense of humour – and wine (not whine) - and in our instance an app called EskomSePush
. Literally everyone uses it. Go on – invent an app … and go easy on the foot pump.
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