A power solution for our training centre: find the best solution
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15 computers have arrived in Jinja and the training for a group of PWDs has started. Electricity is available in the training centre, but power cuts are often experienced. This doesn't only affect the time that the computers can be used; the hardware also suffers from these power breaks.
A backup power solution is needed to enable us to keep working during power breaks and keep the computers in good shape. This will also enable us to eventually run an internet café, that can provide BEHOD with an income.
(Diesel) generators are most commonly used in Uganda, but the government has started promoting solar energy.
Help us decide what would be the best solution:
- what capacity do we need?
- which solutions are available in Uganda?
- how much do they cost?
- etc.
Computers are built for use worldwide use and operate on whatever current they are plugged into. Inverters use more power [heat] than the computer.
Hi all,
Although Paul isn't too excited about the batteries, I'm going to check by (second hand) car dealers and other technical people in my surroundings what the risks are of using batteries, how we make sure the batteries can't explode and where to get batteries/inverters... An important thing will be the maintenance, I will check that as well.
Or does anyone else know something more about above mentioned things?
Although I don't have a technical background, the idea of accu's seems practical and achievable to me, if done in a good and solid way.
Regards,
Ilse
The truth with Uganda as i am Ugandan i know things here the best ways is to use generators are most commonly and best used in Uganda, well i just advice if any one can stand or show any one who can donate to them it means a lot so that our people can study and the work is very good.
God bless
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Pastor Fred
Hi Ken,
I didn't know computers had converters built in? I do agree that computers are made for worldwide use and therefore, for example my own PC has a switch which can be set on 230 or 150V (AC). So it can work on different voltage levels of different power systems all over the world. But, I am not yet convinced that my PC will work on 12V DC just like that...
Do you have some speifications of PCs that say that plugging 12V DC into your PC is not a problem? And how do plug 12V DC into your PC?
I hope you can give some more information.
Thanks,
Else