sasbob Posted June 25, 2015 #1 Share Posted June 25, 2015 On Thomson spirit this august but unsure what the plug sockets are? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeCountyMan Posted June 26, 2015 #2 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Euro pin style - a regular 2 pin adapter for Spain etc. will do the business. If memory serves the earth connection position on many adaptors is "upside down" relative to the usual setup - so your plug when fitted will be likewise. By sheer chance we had an adaptor with the corresponding configuration to the "upside down" earth position which means plugs fit in the normal position - didn't know there were two different varieties until our first Spirit cruise. The local £1 shop may have been the source of this chance fortuitous purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geomagot Posted June 26, 2015 #3 Share Posted June 26, 2015 yep... 2 for £1 in poundland http://www.poundland.co.uk/electrek-travel-adaptor-2-pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasbob Posted June 26, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Great thanks that save me money. I had no idea there was two way either. Great tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeCountyMan Posted June 26, 2015 #5 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Great thanks that save me money. I had no idea there was two way either. Great tip. This topic was discussed not that long ago hereabouts. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2086219 I stupidly deleted the images from my Photobucket library which removes them from any internet threads - however the text of the messages is clear enough reference the "south" and "north" located earth connection. Hope this all makes sense !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malch_uk Posted June 26, 2015 #6 Share Posted June 26, 2015 There is also a 110v US style 2 (flat) pin socket in each cabin. Most chargers will work on this voltage (check the label) if you are using the 220v socket for something else. Or take a multi-outlet adaptor to use in the 220v socket (also from poundland I believe). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeCountyMan Posted June 27, 2015 #7 Share Posted June 27, 2015 (edited) This style of double adaptor is one of the best purchases we've made in respect of holidays in the Eurozone etc. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TWIN-EUROPEAN-MULTI-DOUBLE-PLUG-TRAVEL-ADAPTER-UK-TO-EU-EURO-MAINS-CONVERTOR-/231496629382?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35e6463c86 Link for example only. This will locate upside down on socket in Spirit - not that that effects its serviceability, we've used ours with no problems. Edited June 27, 2015 by WeeCountyMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeCountyMan Posted June 27, 2015 #8 Share Posted June 27, 2015 A bit of basic detective work - and I found this image of the socket on Spirit. Notice the brass earth connection at the 6 o'clock position. Maybe these sockets were fitted upside down ? Important point - note the proximity of the socket to the horizontal surface, (dark brown on photo) - this is what may cause a problem when trying to fit certain types of power packs Taking the two different models of euro adaptors eliminates this potential issue. Thanks to Geomagot for identifying the local High Street source above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judo family Posted June 27, 2015 #9 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Usually on holidays (hotel) I'd bring 1 or 2 adapters and a 3 way extension lead , using 1 adapter for heating things hair dryer , straightness iron then the extension for charging stuff , will the extension be ok abroad dream ?? As I've heard only one socket in each cabin and it's Sod's law everything will need charging as I'm trying to do my hair !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila49 Posted June 27, 2015 #10 Share Posted June 27, 2015 (edited) Yes, we use a three way extension lead with a euro adapter on Dream with no problems. Edited June 27, 2015 by Sheila49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeCountyMan Posted June 27, 2015 #11 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Usually on holidays (hotel) I'd bring 1 or 2 adapters and a 3 way extension lead , using 1 adapter for heating things hair dryer , straightness iron then the extension for charging stuff , will the extension be ok abroad dream ?? As I've heard only one socket in each cabin and it's Sod's law everything will need charging as I'm trying to do my hair !! If these devices can be recharged by a USB cable - you can buy a double Euro adaptor with twin USB connections, which still lets you use your hair dryer etc. at the same time. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Travel-Adaptor-convertor-Uk-To-Euro-Twin-Usb-smj-tuseuc-FAST-FREE-P-P/161695588778?_trksid=p2141725.c100338.m3726&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20141212152715%26meid%3D866395c800d04187b4a985c7d5027aa1%26pid%3D100338%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D25%26sd%3D321783440059 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeCountyMan Posted June 27, 2015 #12 Share Posted June 27, 2015 I've just clocked a cheaper offer on the basic twin adaptor mentioned earlier. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Way-European-Travel-Electrical-Socket-Adaptor-Eu-2-pin-to-Double-UK-3-pin-New-/221594109346 Good deal at this price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judo family Posted June 27, 2015 #13 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Thanks Sheila , that's sorted so [emoji2] now just have to wait till August, 9 more weeks [emoji484][emoji484][emoji484] Double socket and usb sockets great idea [emoji2] might see if I can pick one up here (Dublin) exchange rate for sterling crap for us at the minute [emoji31] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeCountyMan Posted June 27, 2015 #14 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Try Maplins in Dublin. £13 in UK, not sure how that translates into Euros at Maplins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judo family Posted June 28, 2015 #15 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Cheers will do maplins just beside us [emoji2] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeCountyMan Posted June 28, 2015 #16 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I've never used one of the twin adaptors with USB facility - you might want to check out reviews ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeCountyMan Posted June 28, 2015 #17 Share Posted June 28, 2015 A thousand apologies - a link would help !!! http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/twin-uk-socket-to-european-travel-adapter-with-twin-usb-ports-13a-n29ht See issues raised in reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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