Modem UPS @ Rs250/-

 Submitted below a very low-cost UPS for the modem. Modems / WiFi routers are usually powered by an adaptor and while the utility power fails then internet connectivity is disrupted even if the power is interrupted for less than a second. Providing a commercial 500VA  UPS only for the purpose is an expensive proposition. Small duration power interruption is well taken care of with zero change over time as it uses no relays. The majority of apartments start the backup generator automatically within minutes while the modem power is interrupted. Even with an inverter or mains ups feeding the modem fail to avoid a reset of the modem as those UPSs use relay change over (for off kine UPS) resulting in power interruption for few milliseconds that the modem is not able to tolerate. Video here https://youtu.be/kcugHjLLIPU Materials required :-…

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Maintain idling car battery in fully charged condition

It is essential to maintain car battery in full charging condition lying idle for long periods. It often so happens that while the car is attempted for a start it fails to do so. Usually battery capacity falls in unused cars for some small gadgets like remote etc still drawing little power besides bit self discharge of the inherent features of lead acid batteries traditionally fixed in cars. Submitted below a very few low cost DIY tickle charger, as commercial ones are quite expensive. Option1&2 as explained below= Rs 400/-(excluding the power bank ). Option 3= Rs 300/- If your car is parked outdoors with some little chance of sunlight ( even shaded)  falling on the car, then the best option is to use any available  solar cell phone  power bank of around 10,000mAH  along with procured a dc to…

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