waltd Posted September 28, 2013 #1 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Pia has just posted that the Royal had a power surge last night that knocked out her power cord to her computer. What if anything can you do or bring with you that would keep this from happening? What other electronics could be compromised due to a major power surge aboard ship? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyjones Posted September 28, 2013 #2 Share Posted September 28, 2013 (edited) I always plug my electronics into a travel surge suppressor (which doubles as a travel plug adapter) when on a ship - it's not like shoreside power, the voltage is anything but constant - you can actually see the brightness of the lights fluctuating. I know it's not as good as the bigger suppressors that I use on land, but it's better than nothing. And I unplug everything when not in use. I'd think laptops, ipads, ipods, tablets, smartphones would all be vulnerable. Edited September 28, 2013 by jollyjones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomsayin Posted September 28, 2013 #3 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Here's what we use: http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-3-Outlet-Travel-Charger-Protector/dp/B0015DYMVO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380404750&sr=8-1&keywords=belkin+travel+surge+protector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcvt Posted September 28, 2013 #4 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Here's what we use: http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-3-Outlet-Travel-Charger-Protector/dp/B0015DYMVO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380404750&sr=8-1&keywords=belkin+travel+surge+protector Same here - love that little thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltd Posted September 28, 2013 Author #5 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Thanks for the information. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeDunk Posted September 28, 2013 #6 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Pia has just posted that the Royal had a power surge last night that knocked out her power cord to her computer. What if anything can you do or bring with you that would keep this from happening? What other electronics could be compromised due to a major power surge aboard ship? Thanks Radio Shack has a pretty decent one; $ 9.08 + Tax Dual Outlet Dual USB LED light < one nano second response tme Cat. No. 918 Joule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted September 28, 2013 #7 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Supposedly the power adapters on MacBooks have built-in surge suppression...but my little surge suppressor went in the luggage, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love.II.Cruise Posted September 28, 2013 #8 Share Posted September 28, 2013 (edited) Here's what we use: http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-3-Outlet-Travel-Charger-Protector/dp/B0015DYMVO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380404750&sr=8-1&keywords=belkin+travel+surge+protector We use the same. It stays in our luggage year round so we don't forget it. We use it on cruises, in hotels, at airports, on amtrak, etc. We use it for charging any devices (phones, laptops, cameras, etc). Edited September 28, 2013 by Love.II.Cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchip Posted September 28, 2013 #9 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Here's what we use: http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-3-Outlet-Travel-Charger-Protector/dp/B0015DYMVO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380404750&sr=8-1&keywords=belkin+travel+surge+protector Thanks, we just ordered one! We always take a surge protector. It it is one of those big and bulky kind with a cord. The Belkin is wonderful. Thanks again for sharing the link :D Cheers, Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatcruiseisnext Posted September 28, 2013 #10 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Just placed an order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted September 29, 2013 #11 Share Posted September 29, 2013 What is curious is that we used to use a surge protector on cruises but returned to our cabin on the Sapphire Princess one day to find a crewmember in our cabin confiscating it. It had been setting off alarms on the bridge. We were given a power strip (non-surge protecting) to use for the duration of the cruise, and ours was returned to us at the end of the month long cruise, but we've just taken extension cords or power strips with us since then. Hmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeDunk Posted September 29, 2013 #12 Share Posted September 29, 2013 What is curious is that we used to use a surge protector on cruises but returned to our cabin on the Sapphire Princess one day to find a crewmember in our cabin confiscating it. It had been setting off alarms on the bridge. We were given a power strip (non-surge protecting) to use for the duration of the cruise, and ours was returned to us at the end of the month long cruise, but we've just taken extension cords or power strips with us since then. Hmmm... Just a possibility -- Ground Fault Detectors were set too sensitive. Saw it happen when I was a Field Service Rep. Sort of like the Halo Metal Detectors that were used by the TSA. Get through Security at one Check Point; however, "trip" the detector at another Check Point with the same coins in your pocket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love.II.Cruise Posted September 29, 2013 #13 Share Posted September 29, 2013 (edited) What is curious is that we used to use a surge protector on cruises but returned to our cabin on the Sapphire Princess one day to find a crewmember in our cabin confiscating it. It had been setting off alarms on the bridge. We were given a power strip (non-surge protecting) to use for the duration of the cruise, and ours was returned to us at the end of the month long cruise, but we've just taken extension cords or power strips with us since then. Hmmm... We only use our Belkin when in our room with it. We unplug it and put it away when not in use (we put everything away that is not being charged). I'd say we use it a total of 8 hours per 7 days of cruising. I'm surprised they took it. Ours has never been a problem. I would never use something that was non-surge protecting on a ship (or anywhere for that matter). Edited September 29, 2013 by Love.II.Cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted September 29, 2013 #14 Share Posted September 29, 2013 What is curious is that we used to use a surge protector on cruises but returned to our cabin on the Sapphire Princess one day to find a crewmember in our cabin confiscating it. It had been setting off alarms on the bridge. We were given a power strip (non-surge protecting) to use for the duration of the cruise, and ours was returned to us at the end of the month long cruise, but we've just taken extension cords or power strips with us since then. Hmmm... I thought I had read about someone having such an experience & thanks for confirming my recollection. I shared Pia's problem on our upcoming Royal cruise roll call & now many are bringing travel sized surge protectors. I use the Belkin device others are mentioning on all of our cruises without any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westom Posted September 29, 2013 #15 Share Posted September 29, 2013 (edited) Just a possibility --Ground Fault Detectors were set too sensitive. If a protector caused a ground fault detector to trip, then the protector was probably on a path of self destruction. That, in some rare cases, can cause a fire. If lights are changing intensity, then voltage is changing by as much as ten or twenty volts. Meanwhile 120 volt appliances such as laptops and mobile phone chargers consider all voltages from 85 to 265 volts as ideal. IOW those near zero voltage changes that cause light intensity changes are near zero. Ideal for all portable appliances. What does a protector do? It ignores all voltages less than 330 volts. Of course, readers want confirmation. That let-through voltage numbers should be printed on every box. Unfortunately most who recommend a protector also ignore that number. It means a protector does nothing until voltages exceed 330 volts. How often does that happen? On a ship - never. Unfortunately some observe an appliance failure. Then immediately assume it was a surge. Many simply convert hearsay into a fact. Instead, demand numbers. Significant intensity changes in light bulbs means 120 volts may have increased to 130 volts. That is well below what all portable appliances call ideal (less than 265 volts). Protectors completely ignore that trivial voltage variations. A protector only leaks so much current as to trip a GF detector when it is failing; may even become a potential human safety threat. That confiscated protector is best disposed of as defective. Edited September 29, 2013 by westom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig103 Posted September 29, 2013 #16 Share Posted September 29, 2013 (edited) Here's what we use: http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-3-Outlet-Travel-Charger-Protector/dp/B0015DYMVO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380404750&sr=8-1&keywords=belkin+travel+surge+protector I can't recommend one of these highly enough!!! Mine stays in my carry on luggage in the closet so that I NEVER leave home without it. Belkin and Amex... :D Edited September 29, 2013 by Gig103 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Island wannabe Posted September 29, 2013 #17 Share Posted September 29, 2013 What is curious is that we used to use a surge protector on cruises but returned to our cabin on the Sapphire Princess one day to find a crewmember in our cabin confiscating it. It had been setting off alarms on the bridge. We were given a power strip (non-surge protecting) to use for the duration of the cruise, and ours was returned to us at the end of the month long cruise, but we've just taken extension cords or power strips with us since then. Hmmm... Mine was removed, and left with a note, that we were not allowed to use such devices. Th e cabin steward later told us as well that we couldn't use it. No other substitution was suggested, and we didn't think to ask. This was on the Caribbean earlier this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lor74 Posted September 29, 2013 #18 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I also have the Belkin. It is one of those items which is permanently in my cruise backpack with the little clock, my snorkel, water shoes, corkscrew, lanyards, etc Sent from my iPhone using Cruise Critic Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvercruiser Posted September 29, 2013 #19 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I have two of the Belkins, one always packed in carryon bag and the other to use here at home for my various electronc gadgets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HideoutII Posted September 29, 2013 #20 Share Posted September 29, 2013 The travel surge sounds like a great idea. Do most ships have a 3 prong electric outlet that accepts the 3 prong surge protector? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamomo Posted September 29, 2013 #21 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Here's what we use: http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-3-Outlet-Travel-Charger-Protector/dp/B0015DYMVO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380404750&sr=8-1&keywords=belkin+travel+surge+protector Which model .... the 5 watt or the 10 watt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted September 29, 2013 #22 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Which model .... the 5 watt or the 10 watt?The 10 watt model is supposed to be able to charge iPads and other devices that require 2.1 Amps rather than 1.0 Amp. Some reports have said that model doesn't charge iPads from the USB ports but I have no experience. We use one if the 5 watt models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billco Posted September 29, 2013 #23 Share Posted September 29, 2013 The Mediabridge Portable Surge Protector is a good choice. http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-Portable-Protector-Output-Charger/dp/tech-data/B007N6N1NC/ref=de_a_smtd Product Features USB / AC Wall Charger to use with your iPad, Cell Phones, MP3 Players Apple iPad, iPhone, iPod. iTouch - This charger will charge your iPad or up to 2 iPhones at full power in AC mode. Featuring Fold-Away AC prongs for easy storage and On-the-Go Portability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billco Posted September 29, 2013 #24 Share Posted September 29, 2013 The 10 watt model is supposed to be able to charge iPads and other devices that require 2.1 Amps rather than 1.0 Amp. Some reports have said that model doesn't charge iPads from the USB ports but I have no experience. We use one if the 5 watt models.I have the older model. It will charge two iPads at the same time, but very slowly. I would recommend the newer model for iPads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltd Posted September 29, 2013 Author #25 Share Posted September 29, 2013 What is curious is that we used to use a surge protector on cruises but returned to our cabin on the Sapphire Princess one day to find a crewmember in our cabin confiscating it. It had been setting off alarms on the bridge. We were given a power strip (non-surge protecting) to use for the duration of the cruise, and ours was returned to us at the end of the month long cruise, but we've just taken extension cords or power strips with us since then. Hmmm... Would you remember what brand you were using when the crewmember confiscated it? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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