Cool_Joe
Swiss expat in Ghana
Forum
9 posts
About me
Swiss
Lives in Accra
Speaks French, English, Arabic, Spanish, Armenian
Registration: 28 April 2010
Activity
Forum for buying 2nd hand kids' kit? by Lucy Etherton
Hi there We are shortly moving out to Accra with a young baby and a toddler. Is there a forum for buying 2nd hand kids kit from expats leaving such as cots, high chairs etc etc. Many thanks
Hi, Changing table is very simple and can be done by any carpenter on spintex. I have designed one convertible, which can be used as a chest drawer once the table is not needed, 1 week work, and very cheap. If you need any details please email for ... Read More
Vodafone mobile broadband (USB modem) Accra Ghana by Akosua
Hello everyone, I'm new to "Expat.com". I'm French, who retired in Ghana since 2007. I hope you will make allowance for my English. I submit to you my experience on supply "Vodafone Mobile Broadband". I bought the USB modem there one month ago ...
Agree with Nitin, I have been using the MTN one for last 6 months, I can't complain. Pssst: there is an upgrade available on for MTN Fastlink. Go on mtnplay.com.gh/web/ and follow the link Enjoy Read More
Vodafone mobile broadband (USB modem) Accra Ghana by Akosua
Hello everyone, I'm new to "Expat.com". I'm French, who retired in Ghana since 2007. I hope you will make allowance for my English. I submit to you my experience on supply "Vodafone Mobile Broadband". I bought the USB modem there one month ago ...
true, and you need to have one computer switched on permanently :/ Read More
Vodafone mobile broadband (USB modem) Accra Ghana by Akosua
Hello everyone, I'm new to "Expat.com". I'm French, who retired in Ghana since 2007. I hope you will make allowance for my English. I submit to you my experience on supply "Vodafone Mobile Broadband". I bought the USB modem there one month ago ...
3G data card is for 1 computer, if you want to share connection with another computer you need a router. I have MTN USB modems, which works perfect. The problem with the vodafone likes is the network and not the modem. BR Joe Read More
Vodafone mobile broadband (USB modem) Accra Ghana by Akosua
Hello everyone, I'm new to "Expat.com". I'm French, who retired in Ghana since 2007. I hope you will make allowance for my English. I submit to you my experience on supply "Vodafone Mobile Broadband". I bought the USB modem there one month ago ...
Hi Stine, I am interested, PM me please. Joe Read More
Home appliances and Furniture Tips
Hi, we are a Swiss family relocating from Abidjan to Accra, I would be interested to get your tips and experiences for buying furnitures and home appliances ( price level, buying at shop or road side etc...) all your input is appreciate. In ... Read More
How to cope with Malaria? by Gabyy
Hi everybody Malaria prophylaxis is recommended to every tourist, means taking regularly pills. How to cope with Malaria when living in Ghana? Do you take continuously medication? Thanks Gabyy
Heard about the tea and some herbal showers etc.... they are talking about all over west africa, but the fact is that such treatment is only a believe, nothing has been proven. However, the Gin Tonic is a good way to prepare your body for ... Read More
Were to buy afforable generator? by Nims
Hello Ladies & Gentlemen, I am hearing GHC9000 for 21kv generator does this sound right? Please help me on prices and were I can get one. Thank You
Nims, I will go with examples maybe it would be easier. 6 lamp bubbles of 60 watts = 360 Watts = 1.63 Amps 1 fridge 1.2 Apms Plat Screen TV 300 Watts = 1.36 Amp A/C 3 Amps 1.63+1.2+1.36+3=7.19 Amps 7.19 Apms + 15% = 8.25 Amps 8.25*220 = 1815 VA = ... Read More
Were to buy afforable generator? by Nims
Hello Ladies & Gentlemen, I am hearing GHC9000 for 21kv generator does this sound right? Please help me on prices and were I can get one. Thank You
I will not go into the deep technical calculations to evaluate the needed Generator power in KVA, to commonly knows amperes. 1 KVA = 1000 VA Voltage x Amperes = VA in Ghana, Voltage is 220 and amperes are the needed consumption. Each device ... Read More