What stops working during a power cut?
You don’t have to sort everything out at once. Start with lighting, communication and charging your phone. Then move on to the appliances that use more power.
Light
Charging your phone
Internet/router
Fridge/freezer
Heating/central heating pump
Cooking/hot water
What suits your situation?
Start with the basics and build on them where necessary. Every household is different.
3 hours
A torch or emergency light, a power bank and a fully charged mobile phone. Enough to cope with a short power cut during the day.
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Extra lighting, an emergency radio, several power banks and a basic supply of water and food.
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Power station, solar panel, emergency radio, emergency kit and lighting. For prolonged power cuts.
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Extra charging capacity, multiple lamps and clear agreements within the household regarding their use.
View power banksHow much electricity do you need?
Watts × hours = Wh. A mobile phone or a lamp uses very little power. A router, fridge or laptop uses more. Always check the power rating of your own device.
| Device | Consumption |
|---|---|
| Charging your phone | Low power consumption (5–15W) |
| LED bulb | Low power consumption (5–10 W) |
| Emergency radio | Low power consumption (2–8 W) |
| Laptop | Medium (30–70W) |
| Router | Medium (10–30W) |
| Fridge | Depending on the model (50–200W) |
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Safety in the event of a power cut
Gebruik een aggregaat never indoors. CO-vergiftiging is levensgevaarlijk.
Ensure there is good ventilation when using burners or stoves. Fresh air is essential.
Houd één telefoon beschikbaar voor NL-Alert en noodinformatie.
Test your emergency torch, radio and power bank every now and then. That way, you’ll know they work.