extension lead-are they now a banned item?

[lenbest]

Read different forums and cannot get a definate answer as to if extension leads are now a banned item of not-does anyone know for sure.-using UK plugs

[dkjretired]

Read different forums and cannot get a definate answer as to if extension leads are now a banned item of not-does anyone know for sure.-using UK plugs

 

Perhaps a language problem, but what's and extension lead.

[cruisestitch]

Google says it's a power strip or power bar.

[seapals2]

We used a very short extension with a double plug socket on Eclipse last couple of weeks. No problem.

[junetraveler2014]

I was told by the butler that surge protectors/Power strips are not to be used. We had an adapter for our phones and camera which was allowed. It plugged into the outlet and allowed you to connect 4 HDMI devices. Hope this helps

[cruisestitch]

Here's an interesting thread you should read through:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2228714&highlight=surge+protector

[LA_Design]

Perhaps a language problem, but what's and extension lead.

 

 

The OP's question was in English ( clue was when he mentioned the use of UK plugs [emoji12])

 

If it helps non-english speaking people an extension lead can be found here :-

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B001AGNXSE/ref=mp_s_a_1_6/275-0088322-2849424?qid=1442298520&sr=1-6&pi=AC_SX110_SY165

Edited September 15, 2015 by LA_Design

[shot2bits]

Just returned from Eclipse; used a USB adapter which allowed four items to be charged and had no problems at all.

[Gordoncruickshank]

The OP's question was in English ( clue was when he mentioned the use of UK plugs [emoji12])

 

The info at the top also says they are from England.

 

I bought one of the usb charging hubs from Amazon a few weeks ago. About £16.99 and it charges up to 8 usb devices. Only problem with it is that 4 of the connections only charge at 1a with 2 at 2.1a and the final 2 at 2.4a. The higher ones will do the Ipads and phones and the lower ones the ipods, readers etc. Is lighter and takes less space than a 4 way extension cord (or power bar).

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00PQC44F4?ref_=pe_1909131_77697001_tnp_email_TE_AMZLdp_2

[OzKiwiJJ]

Interesting. In Australia an extension lead is different from a power board.

 

An extension lead (or extension cord) is a cable with a plug on one and and a socket on the other, allowing something to be plugged in at some distance from the power socket.

 

A power board, which may have a short extension lead attached, usually contains more than one socket, allowing, allowing multiple devices to be plugged in at once.

[upwarduk]

The OP's question was in English ( clue was when he mentioned the use of UK plugs [emoji12])

 

If it helps non-english speaking people an extension lead can be found here :-

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B001AGNXSE/ref=mp_s_a_1_6/275-0088322-2849424?qid=1442298520&sr=1-6&pi=AC_SX110_SY165

 

I used one on Eclipse in March 2013, without a problem. Not sure whether new controls have been put in place since by Celebrity, so this July I used a 5 point USB adapter.

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_6_2?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=5+port+usb+charger&sprefix=5+%2Celectronics%2C185

Edited September 15, 2015 by upwarduk

[Higgy64]

I used one on Equinox on the 24th August 2015 sailing - no problem.

[viceomitjust]

Google says it's a power strip or power bar.

[Iamcruzin]

Maybe it's just me but I was able to figure out what a extension lead was as soon as I read it and I speak American English not European English. Does this make me bilingual?;)

Edited September 15, 2015 by Iamcruzin

[Gordoncruickshank]

Maybe it's just me but I was able to figure out what a extension lead was as soon as I read it and I speak American English not European English. Does this make me bilingual?;)

Only if you start spelling colour properly!!

[Iamcruzin]

only if you start spelling colour properly!!

 

lol

[LA_Design]

Maybe it's just me but I was able to figure out what a extension lead was as soon as I read it and I speak American English not European English. Does this make me bilingual?;)

 

 

There is no such thing as "European English". just English (that the people from England speak).

 

The Scots have a variation of English with various accents, and the Welsh have their own language. The French , Spanish, German & Italian people also have their own languages. The Irish also have a variant of our ancient english language although some might not want to admit it begorrah [emoji12]

[upwarduk]

It used to be known as BBC English!

[Gordoncruickshank]

There is no such thing as "European English". just English (that the people from England speak).

 

The Scots have a variation of English with various accents, and the Welsh have their own language. The French , Spanish, German & Italian people also have their own languages. The Irish also have a variant of our ancient english language although some might not want to admit it begorrah [emoji12]

What about Gaelic? Widely spoken in North of Scotland