DoomsdaysCW (@DoomsdaysCW@kolektiva.social)

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So, one of the items I'm planning to invest in for #PowerOutages is a #Solar #CellPhone charger with #USB (rather than trying to charge them using the car) -- since the phones are a way to keep in touch with the outside world (in addition to battery-operated radios). If there's enough wattage on the charger, I could potentially run my PC laptop (that has a DVD drive) and watch movies (can't do that with a Mac). Reading books is great to do during the day, but at night, it's been nice to be able to watch a movie (usually a comedy).

#BlackOuts #Preparedness #NoGenerator #NorEasters #NewEngland #LivingInMaine

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Suggestion: avoid the solar powerbanks that are just a powerbank with a panel for recharging. You have to put the whole unit in the sun and those batteries can swell and get damaged when they get hot.

Better to get one of the portable folding panels. Most come with a USB outlet and clips so you can recharge your car battery with it also. You can charge a separate powerbank with it to be able to recharge your phone at night, but the powerbank can be in the shade while the panels are in the sun if they're separate.

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