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Inioluwa Ogunleye
4 days ago
Overview
Everyone Says Don’t Do It… But In Nigeria, Do We Really Have A Choice?”
You’ve probably heard people say: “Never use your power bank while it’s charging.”
But in this country, with the kind of power situation we face… is that even practical?
Let’s be real. Sometimes, pass-through charging is not just convenient, it actually makes sense.
Here are a few situations where it’s reasonable:
1. During Long Power Outages
NEPA just brought light and you don’t know when it’ll go again. You plug your power bank and still need to use your phone. In that moment, you’re trying to maximize the opportunity.
2. When You’re Low On Options
Maybe you have just one socket, or you’re outside with limited access to power. You don’t really have the luxury of charging things one after the other.
3. If You’re Using Low-Power Devices
Charging something like earbuds or a small phone is less stressful on the power bank compared to heavy devices.
4. If Your Power Bank Actually Supports It
Some modern power banks are built for pass-through charging. The problem is, many people don’t even know if theirs does.
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But here’s where it gets tricky…
Just because it makes sense doesn’t mean it’s always safe. Some power banks will overheat, slow down, or even degrade faster if you keep doing it regularly.
So it’s really about when and how often, not just if.
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Let’s hear from you:
Do you use your power bank while it’s charging?
Has it ever caused any issue for you, or everything has been working fine?
Be honest. 😄
