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Cool_Joe

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Swiss expat in Ghana

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About me

Swiss

Lives in Accra

Speaks French, English, Arabic, Spanish, Armenian

Registration: 28 April 2010

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Cool_Joe replied to a thread
13 years ago
Lucy Etherton

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

Cool_Joe

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

Cool_Joe replied to a thread
14 years ago
Akosua

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 ...

Cool_Joe

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

Cool_Joe replied to a thread
14 years ago
Akosua

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 ...

Cool_Joe

true, and you need to have one computer switched on permanently :/ Read More

Cool_Joe replied to a thread
14 years ago
Akosua

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 ...

Cool_Joe

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

Cool_Joe replied to a thread
14 years ago
Akosua

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 ...

Cool_Joe

Hi Stine, I am interested, PM me please. Joe Read More

Cool_Joe created a thread
14 years ago

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

Cool_Joe replied to a thread
14 years ago
Gabyy

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

Cool_Joe

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

Cool_Joe replied to a thread
14 years ago
Nims

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

Cool_Joe

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

Cool_Joe replied to a thread
14 years ago
Nims

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

Cool_Joe

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