Fixit2010 Posted July 14, 2023 #1 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Can anyone tell me on the Silhouette, balcony cabins, how many plug sockets are there? I have a feeling there are 2 US and 1 EU type and they are all by the TV stand thing. Are there any more and during the refit, did Celebrity have the common sense to install USB power outlets? I tend to bring a lot of tech with me and it doesn't run on air. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestLakeGirl Posted July 14, 2023 #2 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Remember not to bring any extension cords or any power strips that have surge protectionnfeatures 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgabriel Posted July 14, 2023 #3 Share Posted July 14, 2023 (edited) That sounds right. Three total outlets. We have a lot of gear, too, and carry a UK converter so we can use all three sockets. Plus we both use adaptors that power a few USBs. I don’t think it’s an over the weekend thing to add USB outlets. Edited July 14, 2023 by mrgabriel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixit2010 Posted July 14, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted July 14, 2023 I was hoping there was a hidden socket or two elsewhere. Working out what cables, chargers, converters etc to bring is a nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_K Posted July 14, 2023 #5 Share Posted July 14, 2023 I boug 1 minute ago, mrgabriel said: That sounds right. Three total outlets. We have a lot of gear, too, and carry a UK converter so we can use all three sockets. Plus we both use adaptors that power a few USBs. I don’t think it’s an over the weekend thing to add USB outlets. Same here. I have a four slot dual voltage charger that I put, with an adapter, in the Euro plug. That leaves me two US plugs for other things. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixit2010 Posted July 14, 2023 Author #6 Share Posted July 14, 2023 (edited) I know this might be stretching things a bit but does anyone know how much load a socket can take? Different tech requires different connections: USB Micro (yes I still have some things that use them) USB C (A to C) USB C (C to C) USB Fast chargers USB A 3 pin bespoke chargers If you see the lights flicker, don't panic, I am just plugging stuff in Edited July 14, 2023 by Fixit2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mahdnc Posted July 14, 2023 #7 Share Posted July 14, 2023 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Fixit2010 said: I was hoping there was a hidden socket or two elsewhere. Working out what cables, chargers, converters etc to bring is a nightmare. There is a light duty electrical outlet in the bathroom meant for shavers, etc. The outlet will accept 2 prong American and Euro style plugs. Because it is light duty, it is inconveniently located high above the sink next to the light fixture. Here is a photo taken of the bathroom on Silhouette's younger sister, Reflection: Edited July 14, 2023 by mahdnc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cublet Posted July 14, 2023 #8 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Hello, Yes 2 x US and 1 x Euro over the desk / under the mirror and no more. There is also (a pretty useless) telephone socket too that could look like a USB port - but isn't. Whether by accident of timing or by intention, the kettle and (stewards) vacuum cleaner both have Euro plugs. I have a Euro x 2 adapter so whilst I was there at times both my mobile 'phone was charging and the kettle was boiling and at other times my mobile was charging and the steward was vacuuming. I only think, I am not sure, that the socket in the bathroom is only powered when something else (bathroom light?) is on but my electric toothbrush died the death some time ago. Regards, Cublet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare markeb Posted July 14, 2023 #9 Share Posted July 14, 2023 For your list, one outlet (except for the proprietary chargers, but I'd really look to see if you can't find a USB cable that will work. You'd be surprised. BTW, most USB C electronics work fine on USB C to USB C cables. They were shipped with USB A/C cables because USB C wasn't as common. You shouldn't need a USB A to C cable. This one will simultaneously charge 5 USB C and 3 USB A devices. You just have to count cables... And unless you have all day, any USB charging outlets will be the lowest power USB A and will take forever to charge anything significant. Pretty sure there aren't any on Silhouette anyway. That's from the US Amazon site, but just search for USB A USB C charging block. That's 200W, so it won't come near overwhelming the outlet. You can actually charge a MacBook with that version. It would probably come with a UK Type G cord and you'd need either a G to E/F (or C) adapter, for the type F outlet in the cabin or a separate cord with Type F plug. Same for using the US type outlets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcrusn Posted July 14, 2023 #10 Share Posted July 14, 2023 I take an adapter purchased on Amazon to use the European plug at the desk and then plug in a multi-port USB hub also purchased there to charge all our devices and keep the US plugs free. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FJWLLDB/ref=syn_sd_onsite_desktop_0?ie=UTF8&th=1 This is a link to the adapter. The multiport USB I purchased several years ago and that particular one is no longer offered but there are many others available. Just be sure it's not surge protected. Most aren't. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixit2010 Posted July 14, 2023 Author #11 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Thanks for such a fast response everyone, The advantage of separating charging across more than one USB block is that if you use a single block the power is shared between all ports that are in use (sorry for the use of the word port for a cruise post), So a 40 Watt USB plug with 4 ports on it would give 10 W per port if all ports were in use. If I used 2 USB plugs and have 2 devices on one and 2 devices on the other, more power goes to each port and speed up charging. I was thinking of a USB A block for things that can take their time and a USB C adapter for fast charging. With 3 sockets, I will have to be a little creative and work out what can be charged when. Probably some kind of rotation.... ok I am getting too technical, this is meant to be a vacation. Ah well I will just chuck a load of things in to the case and use them as and when. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare markeb Posted July 14, 2023 #12 Share Posted July 14, 2023 That's where you have to dig into the specs that can be hard to find. Some manufacturers will at least put out a graphic that shows max simultaneous wattage for each port. I didn't look to see if the brick I posted will actually give you 65W and two 30W ports at the same time, but it's a 200W brick so it could. That one is a GAN charger and I've generally found those to have better specs. But I'm usually charging an iPad and iPhone and rotate for camera batteries and headphones so I rarely use all the ports on the 4 port I travel with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrk2cruise Posted July 14, 2023 #13 Share Posted July 14, 2023 If you just want to take the charging stuff you have then you probably just want to add a Type F to Type B adapter. Just make sure the chargers you take with you are dual voltage, most are. Here's one at Walmart for $3 https://www.walmart.com/ip/1PC-European-Plug-Adapter-Schuko-Type-E-F-Worldwide-Universal-Travel-Converter-for-Germany-France-Korea-Russia-Netherlands-Denmark-White/1013752442?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101185215&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42423897272&wl4=aud-1651068665426:pla-51320962143&wl5=9009741&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=613484115&wl11=online&wl12=1013752442_101185215&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAjw5MOlBhBTEiwAAJ8e1oK2KTfoSWFhd7dYK9tat_VwdHYFVrd8KVE4Pa1MRM4gvYIGfdcqgxoCGYAQAvD_BwE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare markeb Posted July 14, 2023 #14 Share Posted July 14, 2023 5 minutes ago, wrk2cruise said: If you just want to take the charging stuff you have then you probably just want to add a Type F to Type B adapter. Just make sure the chargers you take with you are dual voltage, most are. Here's one at Walmart for $3 https://www.walmart.com/ip/1PC-European-Plug-Adapter-Schuko-Type-E-F-Worldwide-Universal-Travel-Converter-for-Germany-France-Korea-Russia-Netherlands-Denmark-White/1013752442?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101185215&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42423897272&wl4=aud-1651068665426:pla-51320962143&wl5=9009741&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=613484115&wl11=online&wl12=1013752442_101185215&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAjw5MOlBhBTEiwAAJ8e1oK2KTfoSWFhd7dYK9tat_VwdHYFVrd8KVE4Pa1MRM4gvYIGfdcqgxoCGYAQAvD_BwE Guessing you're not showing signatures. OP is in the UK. Type G, not F... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottC4746 Posted July 14, 2023 #15 Share Posted July 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Fixit2010 said: Can anyone tell me on the Silhouette, balcony cabins, how many plug sockets are there? I have a feeling there are 2 US and 1 EU type and they are all by the TV stand thing. Are there any more and during the refit, did Celebrity have the common sense to install USB power outlets? I tend to bring a lot of tech with me and it doesn't run on air. thanks I think their might also be a shaver only plug in the bathroom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrk2cruise Posted July 14, 2023 #16 Share Posted July 14, 2023 6 minutes ago, markeb said: Guessing you're not showing signatures. OP is in the UK. Type G, not F... Yes I didn't notice that. Type F is what's on the ship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRMPEI Posted July 14, 2023 #17 Share Posted July 14, 2023 49 minutes ago, Luvcrusn said: I take an adapter purchased on Amazon to use the European plug at the desk and then plug in a multi-port USB hub also purchased there to charge all our devices and keep the US plugs free. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FJWLLDB/ref=syn_sd_onsite_desktop_0?ie=UTF8&th=1 This is a link to the adapter. The multiport USB I purchased several years ago and that particular one is no longer offered but there are many others available. Just be sure it's not surge protected. Most aren't. Just a caution on this one... This is an adapter and NOT a converter so if you plug a North American type device into it expecting just 110v you are going to get 220v. But, with that said it would be fine for most USB charger because they can you usually handle both voltages. Regards, Kevin Reid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted July 14, 2023 #18 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Many of the phones have a usb plug on them, it will charge things in my experience. I know E Class does..S Class might have them too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixit2010 Posted July 14, 2023 Author #19 Share Posted July 14, 2023 yep, sailing from the UK. As USBs are universal and 5v, there shouldn't be a problem plugging it in to either a EU or US socket and the device would drop that down anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyhop Posted July 14, 2023 #20 Share Posted July 14, 2023 I'm sure I read somewhere that the TV has a USB port on the back as well. Or did I dream that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChucktownSteve Posted July 14, 2023 #21 Share Posted July 14, 2023 you might also consider finding a U.S. single to triple outlet plug-in. I take one of those as well as the EU adapter . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcrusn Posted July 14, 2023 #22 Share Posted July 14, 2023 32 minutes ago, FRMPEI said: Just a caution on this one... This is an adapter and NOT a converter so if you plug a North American type device into it expecting just 110v you are going to get 220v. But, with that said it would be fine for most USB charger because they can you usually handle both voltages. Regards, Kevin Reid Absolutely! The USB hub I use is okay for use with either 110v or 22v, that's why I'm able to use it with an adapter and don't need a converter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted July 14, 2023 #23 Share Posted July 14, 2023 3 hours ago, Fixit2010 said: I was hoping there was a hidden socket or two elsewhere. Working out what cables, chargers, converters etc to bring is a nightmare. There is a USB on the TV that can also be used for Power. To cut down on cables I purchase some Octopus Cables and some multi port usb blocks - both 220v and 120 V multi-port blocks 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixit2010 Posted July 14, 2023 Author #24 Share Posted July 14, 2023 19 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: There is a USB on the TV that can also be used for Power. To cut down on cables I purchase some Octopus Cables and some multi port usb blocks - both 220v and 120 V multi-port blocks Thats a good idea if it powers the device. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulh84 Posted July 14, 2023 #25 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Even on S class ships I never have an issue. One adapter (if that) takes care of it. Have yet to run into an instance where my phone, watch, iPad and laptop need to be fully charged simultaneously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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