CruiseKeeper Posted February 12, 2017 #26 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Customs won't. Ship security will. Surge protectors on ships are more likely to cause fires because they can't handle shipboard electrical systems. Three weeks ago, customs confiscated mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted February 12, 2017 #27 Share Posted February 12, 2017 We also use one, mostly precruise as we have been driving to port since retiring. We stay two nights pre-cruise on our commute so the Belkin comes in handy. We just got off a b2b on the Rhapsody. The first leg we had the Belkin in our carry on luggage. Customs confiscated it at the port and gave us a receipt to pick it up at the end of our cruise. We inquired many times and at many places onboard about where to pick it up. Everyone was very helpful and we were told many incorrect places about where to find it. Finally, we found the place and it was not with the pile of other confiscated stuff. The customs woman looked thoroughly and apologized that it was just not there. We left knowing we were SOL. Just a warning to all who continue to have their Belkin with them, leave it in the car or you'll risk losing it for good. Three weeks ago, customs confiscated mine. Customs doesn't normally check your bags when boarding a ship, and if they ever did, they wouldn't give you a receipt to pick it up at the end of your cruise. I suspect that you are confusing customs with ship's security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daze6399 Posted February 12, 2017 #28 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Do you go through customs during embarkation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brabrant10 Posted February 12, 2017 #29 Share Posted February 12, 2017 This is nice where did u purchase this from Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseKeeper Posted February 12, 2017 #30 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Customs doesn't normally check your bags when boarding a ship, and if they ever did, they wouldn't give you a receipt to pick it up at the end of your cruise. I suspect that you are confusing customs with ship's security. Perhaps i am mistaken. It was at Tampa in the terminal at the point where you put your bags on the belt for scanning and you walk through a metal scanner. These aren't staffed by ship security, they are port authority workers. When we tried to retrieve our Belkin, my husband said the worker that could not locate our property had a customs patch on her jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted February 12, 2017 #31 Share Posted February 12, 2017 This is nice where did u purchase this from If you are referring to the PowerCube, I picked it up at a local computer store. It's also available at Amazon and other locations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificlander Posted February 12, 2017 #32 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I thought any device with 3 prongs was on the no go list? That power cube appears to have a ground prong. Sent from my ASUS MeMO Pad 7 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificlander Posted February 12, 2017 #33 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Do you go through customs during embarkation? No, only on debarkation. Sent from my ASUS MeMO Pad 7 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted February 12, 2017 #34 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I thought any device with 3 prongs was on the no go list? That power cube appears to have a ground prong. Sent from my ASUS MeMO Pad 7 using Forums mobile app No, a two-prong will definitely not have a surge protector, but there are many three-prong multiplier devices that don't have surge protectors. You just need to check the description of the item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted February 12, 2017 #35 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I have used this same exact model on many cruises.... big ships... small ships... never a problem. Always in my carry on Not a problem - until it's a problem. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted February 12, 2017 #36 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I also have one of those and no longer use it on board. First of all, The surge protection feature is totally useless for any of your USB devices. It is only for the 120v A/C portion of the adapter. If you only plan to use it to plug in a hair dryer or other device, the surge protection is pretty moot to begin with. Any decent USB charger will isolate your USB devices being charged from the ships electrical system. Worst case scenario is that the USB charger might fail because of a serious "Surge" but your device will be fine. Even the chance of that happening is pretty slim. I suggest something similar to the 2 following options: https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Anker-Charger-PowerPort-PowerIQ/dp/B01LCDT7FC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1486812097&sr=8-2&keywords=anker+iq If you thing it might not fit properly in the available plug, then this: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-6-Port-Charger-PowerPort-iPhone/dp/B00P936188/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486812097&sr=8-1&keywords=anker+iq I've had an older version of the latter for a few years now and works wonderfully. dp I was looking at the 6 port one you gave in the 2nd link but it states in the description it has surge protection. MultiProtect Safety System Surge protection, temperature control and more advanced safety features keep you and your devices safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpostman Posted February 12, 2017 #37 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I was looking at the 6 port one you gave in the 2nd link but it states in the description it has surge protection.MultiProtect Safety System Surge protection, temperature control and more advanced safety features keep you and your devices safe. I know that would seem confusing. But this device does not have a ground plug. Only a 2 prong plug. Technically, that description would be more accurate if it were called voltage regulation. It does not operate in the same way that surge protected grounded power bars do. dp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob57 Posted February 12, 2017 #38 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Shocked at how many passengers are pig ignorant to rules on safety Expect their the ones that drive home from the bar after a skin full Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireStation46 Posted February 12, 2017 #39 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I would recommend not taking the risk of a fire. If you have not ever fought a fire, you don't want to be an untrained civilian facing one. Many years of humping hose so I have been there, done that, albeit ashore only. Please refrain from taking the device, I could pitch in aboard but would prefer to not have to. You don't want to be that one exception when things go bad. You put more than yourself at risk onboard. Thanks. Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKerstinJ Posted February 12, 2017 #40 Share Posted February 12, 2017 What about the surge protector on every blow dryer? I have looked everywhere and can not find a blow dryer that does not have one. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daze6399 Posted February 12, 2017 #41 Share Posted February 12, 2017 They have hair dryers on board. I may be wrong but I don't think hair dryers have actual surge suppressors. It's something different I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted February 12, 2017 #42 Share Posted February 12, 2017 What about the surge protector on every blow dryer? I have looked everywhere and can not find a blow dryer that does not have one. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app I've never heard of a hair dryer with a surge protector. Could you provide an example? Are you thinking of a ground fault "reset" button? That's not surge protection, which protects the device from high voltages, like lightining strikes. That is for ground fault protection to protect you when the device develops a ground to keep from shocking you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKerstinJ Posted February 12, 2017 #43 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I thought that black box plug was both surge and GFI. My mistake. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyL128 Posted February 12, 2017 #44 Share Posted February 12, 2017 What about the surge protector on every blow dryer? I have looked everywhere and can not find a blow dryer that does not have one. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app That's a GFCI (in case you drop dryer into water) on hair dryers, not a surge protector. So, dryers are OK to bring aboard. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C2cruisin' Posted February 12, 2017 #45 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I have been using the Mogics power 'donut'. Comes with a 3' retractable cord, 2 USB plugs, 5 regular plugs & a travel adapter. It all packs into a tiny (maybe 4") case. It's never been questioned, and the room steward on our last RCI cruise liked it so much he was going to try and order one for himself! Available at mogics.com or on Amazon. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnydaygirl Posted February 13, 2017 #46 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I also have one of those and no longer use it on board. First of all, The surge protection feature is totally useless for any of your USB devices. It is only for the 120v A/C portion of the adapter. If you only plan to use it to plug in a hair dryer or other device, the surge protection is pretty moot to begin with. Any decent USB charger will isolate your USB devices being charged from the ships electrical system. Worst case scenario is that the USB charger might fail because of a serious "Surge" but your device will be fine. Even the chance of that happening is pretty slim. I suggest something similar to the 2 following options: https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Anker-Charger-PowerPort-PowerIQ/dp/B01LCDT7FC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1486812097&sr=8-2&keywords=anker+iq If you thing it might not fit properly in the available plug, then this: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-6-Port-Charger-PowerPort-iPhone/dp/B00P936188/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486812097&sr=8-1&keywords=anker+iq I've had an older version of the latter for a few years now and works wonderfully. dp Have both a Belkin and the second one you recommend. The Belkin gets used rarely now at home, while the second is always in use. Mine has a long chord to plug in which makes it easier to declutter your desk by moving your charging items to a shelf. Also I'm a bed reader, so this longer chord plus a long 10 ft charging cord makes it perfect for me to charge while reading in bed. Definitely time to leave the Belkin at home. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpostman Posted February 13, 2017 #47 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Have both a Belkin and the second one you recommend. The Belkin gets used rarely now at home, while the second is always in use. Mine has a long chord to plug in which makes it easier to declutter your desk by moving your charging items to a shelf. Also I'm a bed reader, so this longer chord plus a long 10 ft charging cord makes it perfect for me to charge while reading in bed. Definitely time to leave the Belkin at home. Sent from my iPhone using Forums We also hardly ever use the Belkin anymore. But the Anker iQ is our main charger in our Kitchen. dp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiselvr04 Posted February 13, 2017 #48 Share Posted February 13, 2017 We have been using a Belkin and no idea it was a fire risk on board. Yikes! I'd like one with three ports or four ports though. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inverted1 Posted February 13, 2017 #49 Share Posted February 13, 2017 https://www.amazon.com/Anker-4-Port-Charger-PowerPort-iPhone/dp/B00VH8G1SY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daze6399 Posted February 13, 2017 #50 Share Posted February 13, 2017 https://www.amazon.com/Anker-4-Port-Charger-PowerPort-iPhone/dp/B00VH8G1SY That's a good option, but I recommend one with a cord. Pretty sure Anker makes a similar box with a 3' cord. That allows you some more flexibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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