Barbara60 Posted July 2, 2018 #1 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Can anyone advise me exactly which type of power strip/bar for extra plugins that we are allowed to bring on our cruise on Princess Coral? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted July 2, 2018 #2 Share Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) There are so many to choose from. It just can’t be a surge suppressor which means no reset switches or indicator lights. This would give you three outlets and is short. You could use one by the desk and one behind the TV. https://www.amazon.com/TESSAN-Splitter-Extension-Inches-Saver-16AWG/dp/B06XSDBV1F You could also probably use something like this but it might block access to the light switch at the desk. https://www.amazon.com/45092-3-outlet-Heavy-duty-Grounding-Adapter/dp/B00EQNP7S2 Sent from my iPad using Forums Edited July 2, 2018 by IECalCruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted July 2, 2018 #3 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I never had anyone question my strip, it has many outlets and nothing special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InAlabama Posted July 2, 2018 #4 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Based on information from another thread on Cruise Critic, we just purchased this one from Amazon for our next trip. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073ZDH43X/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 A plain PowerStrip is fine, but many people have reported a having Surge Suppressors confiscated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingofcool1947 Posted July 2, 2018 #5 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Can anyone advise me exactly which type of power strip/bar for extra plugins that we are allowed to bring on our cruise on Princess Coral? Thank you Monster brand. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted July 2, 2018 #6 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Not approved due to surge protection: Approved. Has 4 outlets and wraps around and plugs into itself for packing: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted July 2, 2018 #7 Share Posted July 2, 2018 You could also probably use something like this but it might block access to the light switch at the desk. https://www.amazon.com/45092-3-outlet-Heavy-duty-Grounding-Adapter/dp/B00EQNP7S2 Sent from my iPad using Forums It wouldn't only block the access, it would turn the light on with no way to turn it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted July 2, 2018 #8 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Based on information from another thread on Cruise Critic, we just purchased this one from Amazon for our next trip.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073ZDH43X/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 A plain PowerStrip is fine, but many people have reported a having Surge Suppressors confiscated. I already had something that works OK, but I bought this one, too. It looks way better than my other one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted July 2, 2018 #9 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I never had anyone question my strip, it has many outlets and nothing special. As has been stated here many times before, if it's surge protected it poses a fire hazard.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KYBOB Posted July 2, 2018 #10 Share Posted July 2, 2018 We used a "power strip" - Monster brand, found it a WalMart for like $6 with tax. No surge protection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted July 2, 2018 #11 Share Posted July 2, 2018 There are so many to choose from. It just can’t be a surge suppressor which means no reset switches or indicator lights. This would give you three outlets and is short. You could use one by the desk and one behind the TV. https://www.amazon.com/TESSAN-Splitter-Extension-Inches-Saver-16AWG/dp/B06XSDBV1F You could also probably use something like this but it might block access to the light switch at the desk. https://www.amazon.com/45092-3-outlet-Heavy-duty-Grounding-Adapter/dp/B00EQNP7S2 Sent from my iPad using Forums Your advice is not quite correct. Surge protection does not have a "reset switch", it is done all internally with semi-conductors that will automatically reset when the voltage drops again (provided the semi-conductors have not failed due to reaching their joule rating for power absorbed). The "reset switch" is a circuit breaker, that controls the current that is allowed to pass through the power strip, while surge protection controls the voltage that is allowed to pass. And the indicator light on the circuit breaker switch is just that, an on/off indicator light. An indicator light for a surge protector will have the word "protected" printed next to it, indicating that the semi-conductors have not failed due to a previous surge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suekel Posted July 3, 2018 #12 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Just make sure you take it in your carry-on. My cruise 2 weeks ago, anyone that had a power strip had their luggage held and had to go to security to pick it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted July 3, 2018 #13 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Your advice is not quite correct. Surge protection does not have a "reset switch", it is done all internally with semi-conductors that will automatically reset when the voltage drops again (provided the semi-conductors have not failed due to reaching their joule rating for power absorbed). The "reset switch" is a circuit breaker, that controls the current that is allowed to pass through the power strip, while surge protection controls the voltage that is allowed to pass. And the indicator light on the circuit breaker switch is just that, an on/off indicator light. An indicator light for a surge protector will have the word "protected" printed next to it, indicating that the semi-conductors have not failed due to a previous surge.Thanks for clarifying. I realize my explanation was not the best. I have a question regarding multi port USB chargers. Many claim to have some surge protection but they are only two wire devices and do not have a separate ground wire. Is there any issue with their use onboard? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted July 3, 2018 #14 Share Posted July 3, 2018 It wouldn't only block the access, it would turn the light on with no way to turn it off.Actually, I have successfully used a similar device and because it is slightly offset from the wall the switch can be operated. Not the best solution by far but the most compact. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted July 3, 2018 #15 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Thanks for clarifying. I realize my explanation was not the best. I have a question regarding multi port USB chargers. Many claim to have some surge protection but they are only two wire devices and do not have a separate ground wire. Is there any issue with their use onboard? Sent from my iPad using Forums If the device has only a two prong plug, it cannot be surge protected, no matter what the ad copy says. What they are doing is calling "over voltage protection" as "surge protection". Over voltage protection merely shuts off the output from the charger when the input voltage gets too high, it does not shunt high voltage to ground like a surge protector does. Most of these "pure" (no power outlets, just USB) USB chargers are this way, and these are fine to use. I have even heard that on RCI, where all extensions and power strips are prohibited, that these are allowed regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm9912 Posted July 3, 2018 #16 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Not approved due to surge protection: Approved. Has 4 outlets and wraps around and plugs into itself for packing: That's the one I use! Power Strip And to the OP Don't forget nite lights and a digital clock to see the time in the middle of the night. Royal Princess Bathroom Night Light Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted July 3, 2018 #17 Share Posted July 3, 2018 If the device has only a two prong plug, it cannot be surge protected, no matter what the ad copy says. What they are doing is calling "over voltage protection" as "surge protection". Over voltage protection merely shuts off the output from the charger when the input voltage gets too high, it does not shunt high voltage to ground like a surge protector does. Most of these "pure" (no power outlets, just USB) USB chargers are this way, and these are fine to use. I have even heard that on RCI, where all extensions and power strips are prohibited, that these are allowed regularly.Thanks! That is exactly what I thought but, since I am a chemical engineer by training, I wanted an expert opinion. Appreciate all of your input on CC [emoji4] Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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