chengkp75 Posted February 25, 2016 #26 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Actually our bedside lamps on the Island in a brand new cabin in Nov were old bulbs.They got very hot. I am sure its tempting to hang something/drape something over the lamps. Would not take long as mentioned here to start smoldering. :( Wow, I know NCL changed completely to CFL bulbs back before 2004 when I started there. Payback period on the bulbs was maybe a year in fuel savings, so I'm surprised any line is still using incandescent bulbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted February 25, 2016 #27 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Speaking of dumb. There was a thread about why you shouldn't use the fire extinguisher sprinkler head as a place to hang cloths. It will set off the sprinkler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 25, 2016 #28 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I thought all ships on all lines had converted to CFL bulbs virtually everywhere on the ship to save money, and these don't generate the heat that incandescent bulbs do (hence the energy savings). Methinks there is "the rest of the story" which will never come out. I think you may be right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 25, 2016 #29 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Speaking of dumb. There was a thread about why you shouldn't use the fire extinguisher sprinkler head as a place to hang cloths. It will set off the sprinkler. I have seen this many times and warned the cruise friends not to do it. I think some people just do not think when they get on holidays.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle55 Posted February 25, 2016 #30 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I think a reprimand was not called for unless you obstructed their efforts to take care of the situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliair Posted February 25, 2016 #31 Share Posted February 25, 2016 The Captain showed up (this is 11 pm) and I got reprimanded for taking this photo We always turn EVERYTHING off when we leave... :D Why were you reprimanded in this day and age of cameras being every where? You did good Merlinite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsgirl Posted February 25, 2016 #32 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Whales??? Bahahahaha!!! Had a good snort over that! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceleven Posted February 25, 2016 #33 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Am I correct that Princess allows e-cigarettes in passenger cabins but not on the balconies or in public spaces other than where smoking is allowed? I just read this earlier today and found it a bit alarming, just the same. Twenty five separate incidents of explosion and fire, involving an e-cigarette were reported in the U.S. media between 2009 and 2014. I believe they were caused by the battery. Still seems dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted February 25, 2016 #34 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Am I correct that Princess allows e-cigarettes in passenger cabins but not on the balconies or in public spaces other than where smoking is allowed? I just read this earlier today and found it a bit alarming, just the same. Twenty five separate incidents of explosion and fire, involving an e-cigarette were reported in the U.S. media between 2009 and 2014. I believe they were caused by the battery. Still seems dangerous. Yes. Smoking regulations include e-cigarettes as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star24K Posted February 25, 2016 #35 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Glad that it wasn't any worse...maybe they should have the Darwin couple walk the plank??? :p Add another vote for walking the plank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted February 26, 2016 #36 Share Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) Yes. Smoking regulations include e-cigarettes as well. With e-cigarette devices prohibited in checked luggage on flights & last night seeing a security video of a guy's pocket looking like he had a roman-candle in his pocket, I think that cruise should reconsider allowing e-cigarettes on ships. As more cases happen hopefully the FAA will ban them anywhere on an airliner. Edited February 26, 2016 by Astro Flyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted February 26, 2016 #37 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Speaking of dumb. There was a thread about why you shouldn't use the fire extinguisher sprinkler head as a place to hang cloths. It will set off the sprinkler. Like someone posted earlier, you can't fix dumb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisenOne Posted February 26, 2016 #38 Share Posted February 26, 2016 With e-cigarette devices prohibited in checked luggage on flights & last night seeing a security video of a guy's pocket looking like he had a roman-candle in his pocket, I think that cruise should reconsider allowing e-cigarettes on ships. As more cases happen hopefully the FAA will ban them anywhere on an airliner. Lithium Ion Batteries are used in many devices that we use in every day life; i.e.: Cell Phones, Lap Tops, E-Readers, etc. There was a big recall, on Cell Phones, several years ago due to Ion Batteries exploding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damiross Posted February 26, 2016 #39 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Twenty five separate incidents of explosion and fire, involving an e-cigarette were reported in the U.S. media between 2009 and 2014. I believe they were caused by the battery. Still seems dangerous. 25 incidents in 5 years is 5 per year. About 30 million people use e-cigs. That percentage of fires caused by an e-cig is less than 0.0001%! Don't think there's a major problem here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted February 26, 2016 #40 Share Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) Lithium Ion Batteries are used in many devices that we use in every day life; i.e.: Cell Phones, Lap Tops, E-Readers, etc. There was a big recall, on Cell Phones, several years ago due to Ion Batteries exploding. True however based on what I've read most of the e-cigarette devices are cheaply made in China and are unregulated which I think is more dangerous than those other devices. Edited February 26, 2016 by Astro Flyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanandjim Posted February 26, 2016 #41 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Ship? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 26, 2016 #42 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Was that Bill in that cabin? [YOUTUBE]5ttTp83d3Oc[/YOUTUBE] Love it.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 26, 2016 #43 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Yes It was on a Princess cruise ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 26, 2016 #44 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Yes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlinite Posted February 26, 2016 Author #45 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I thought all ships on all lines had converted to CFL bulbs virtually everywhere on the ship to save money, and these don't generate the heat that incandescent bulbs do (hence the energy savings). Methinks there is "the rest of the story" which will never come out. nope. that's the story. Steward confirmed it and I managed to get a peek. burned towel, plenty of smoke. for some additional context, the culprits spoke what sounded like Chinese (there where 2 groups on board, seemingly all in inside cabins.) I don't know what, if any, consequences they suffered. We just continued on :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted February 26, 2016 #46 Share Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) They should be charged at least the cost of clean-up, cleaning and refreshing soft goods, and a very hefty fine for being idiots. If there's a next port, they should be disembarked and have to pay any fines, fees, airfare, etc. Agreed.....:):):) Bob Edited February 26, 2016 by Woobstr112G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west coast cruiser Posted February 26, 2016 #47 Share Posted February 26, 2016 It was on a Princess cruise ship. Which one? and when? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ar1950 Posted February 26, 2016 #48 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Which one? and when? Sorry to ask this and certainly no insult meant, but, what are you asking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qualifiedcruiseologist Posted February 26, 2016 #49 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Sorry to ask this and certainly no insult meant, but, what are you asking about? Obviously asking which princess ship this fire incident was on and when the fire took place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 26, 2016 #50 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Obviously asking which princess ship this fire incident was on and when the fire took place Merlinite will be able to confirm, but another has posted it was the Ruby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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