Extension Cord or Power Strip?

[ne95014]

Can I bring a power strip or only extension cords? Sailing on Sensation in July with my daughter (lots of plugs!)

[mdsgu]

Either, as long as there is no surge protection.

[chengkp75]

If your daughter is charging lots of electronics that use the ubiquitous USB charger, I suggest getting a multi-USB hub. They come in versions from 3-7 USB ports, or more, and only use one outlet. And, since nearly all of these devices can tolerate 220v, with a simple plug adapter, you can plug the USB charger into the 220v outlet and save the 110v North American outlet for everything else.

[PrincessArlena'sDad]

Surge protectors are fire hazards on ships.

 

Most power strips have some sought of surge protector, so go with the extension cord.

[chengkp75]

Surge protectors are fire hazards on ships.

 

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Most power strips have some form of overcurrent protection (circuit breaker) which is acceptable. Many inexpensive power strips do not have any surge protection.

[HerbertandB]

If your daughter is charging lots of electronics that use the ubiquitous USB charger, I suggest getting a multi-USB hub. They come in versions from 3-7 USB ports, or more, and only use one outlet. And, since nearly all of these devices can tolerate 220v, with a simple plug adapter, you can plug the USB charger into the 220v outlet and save the 110v North American outlet for everything else.

 

This is exactly what we did. We used a type E/F plug adapter and used a multi-usb hub. I also used the 220v for my dual voltage hair dryer.

[Sizzlechest]

Get one of these to charge all your electronic devices: https://amzn.to/2GwZbbb

 

You can use USB converters for other 5V devices like Nintendo DS/3DS, too: https://amzn.to/2IxVXGp

 

If you want your own chargers, use one of these: https://amzn.to/2rW1nUA

[mdsgu]

Get one of these to charge all your electronic devices: https://amzn.to/2GwZbbb

 

You can use USB converters for other 5V devices like Nintendo DS/3DS, too: https://amzn.to/2IxVXGp

 

If you want your own chargers, use one of these: https://amzn.to/2rW1nUA

 

I have the third one. Works very well!