TropicalIslandGirl1981 Posted April 27, 2014 #1 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I've seen some controversial topics about bringing a power strip on board. There will be 3 people staying in my room and all women. This will be my very first cruise and wanted to bring a power strip. are they allowed? Not allowed? Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 27, 2014 #2 Share Posted April 27, 2014 (edited) We've had no trouble bringing this one: Edited April 27, 2014 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare markeb Posted April 27, 2014 #3 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Officially not allowe, but frequently overlooked. The small 3 plug surge protecter style seems more likely to get through. The cruise lines consider them fire hazards... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalIslandGirl1981 Posted April 27, 2014 Author #4 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Officially not allowe, but frequently overlooked. The small 3 plug surge protecter style seems more likely to get through. The cruise lines consider them fire hazards... "Fire hazards" Haha that's the silliest thing I have ever heard. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted April 27, 2014 #5 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Most things can be plugged and unplugged. If you don't have a power strip, you will make do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitzmark Posted April 27, 2014 #6 Share Posted April 27, 2014 "Fire hazards" Haha that's the silliest thing I have ever heard. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Because of the way many marine power systems work there can be a danger. They should be unplugged when you aren't present. http://www.omao.noaa.gov/noaafleetinspection/safety_alerts/Surge%20Suppressors%20USCG%20Safety%20Alert%20April%202013.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folk Singer Posted April 27, 2014 #7 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I've seen some controversial topics about bringing a power strip on board. There will be 3 people staying in my room and all women. This will be my very first cruise and wanted to bring a power strip. are they allowed? Not allowed? Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Use a belkin power strip and no trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalIslandGirl1981 Posted April 27, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Use a belkin power strip and no trouble. Thanks. I'll have to add it to my "list" of items to purchase. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 27, 2014 #9 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Thanks. I'll have to add it to my "list" of items to purchase. There are two versions that look identical. If you need to charge an iPad type device, get the higher rated 2.1 amp version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie166 Posted April 27, 2014 #10 Share Posted April 27, 2014 And don't forget to pack it when you are leaving. I forgot mine. :( Sent from my ME302KL using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalIslandGirl1981 Posted April 27, 2014 Author #11 Share Posted April 27, 2014 This will be more for straighteners, curling irons, camera batteries. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted April 27, 2014 #12 Share Posted April 27, 2014 (edited) This will be more for straighteners, curling irons, camera batteries. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Your dismissal of a power strip causing a fire as "ridiculous" is seriously worrying to a marine professional. Hopefully you looked at the USCG document linked above. The major source of home fires is overloaded circuits, primarily from using power strips to feed multiple appliances from one outlet. And if you are intending to use multiple high wattage heating appliances at the same time, you will most likely trip the circuit breaker for your cabin. Household bathroom circuits are 20 amp, by code, if in a newer house, but the one 110v outlet in the ship's cabin is 15 amps. So, the current available for your appliances is limited by the circuit breaker for the circuit, but some ships, the 110v circuit is shared between 2-3 cabins. Any electrical appliance noted in luggage will generally be checked for condition, and if in poor condition, will not be allowed to be used. I know that many bring the Belkin adapter, and that it gets through security more than others, since it does not have a cord, and doesn't look like a power strip. However, the Belkin does have a surge protector, and can be harmful to the ship and can cause problems as outlined by the USCG. Surge protectors are not required on ships. Your hair appliances are far more of a fire hazard than anything else, but the cruise lines are smart enough to know that they can't ban them. Edited April 27, 2014 by chengkp75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare markeb Posted April 27, 2014 #13 Share Posted April 27, 2014 This will be more for straighteners, curling irons, camera batteries. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk I'll defer to Bob, but I'm not sure what wattage that thing's rated for. It may not be a good choice for a heat producing appliance. Most strips like that are designed for electronics, so they'll do fine for battery chargers, phone chargers, etc., but they're generally not not rated for straighteners or curling irons. There should be two standard 110V outlets near the mirror; I'd use those for the hair implements. Oh, and using those implements on a surge protector, not leaving them unattended, is what concerns the cruise line for fires! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JXS Posted April 27, 2014 #14 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I have been on 12 cruises. Most of them RCI. I always pack in my checked bag a brand new in original package power strip. I have never had it confiscated. The last ship we sailed on (Allure) had 2 plugs at the desk/vanity and one behind the bed. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner2013 Posted April 27, 2014 #15 Share Posted April 27, 2014 (edited) I've seen some controversial topics about bringing a power strip on board. There will be 3 people staying in my room and all women. This will be my very first cruise and wanted to bring a power strip. are they allowed? Not allowed? Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk I've brought an extention cord with a power strip every time and never had any issues. I've even left my hair dryer plugged into it when we went to dinner and the room attendant just put it on the table so he could vacumn Edited April 27, 2014 by runner2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyC Posted April 27, 2014 #16 Share Posted April 27, 2014 We packed a standard 5 or 6 plug power strip in our luggage 2 weeks ago on the Freedom. No problems at all. It sat out on the desk plugged in all week with camera batteries and various electronic chargers plugged in all week without anyone ever saying boo to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlat Posted April 28, 2014 #17 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I've taken this one on multiple cruises/trips. Never had a problem. http://monsterproducts.com/productdisplay.asp?pin=4646 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpasice Posted April 28, 2014 #18 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Your dismissal of a power strip causing a fire as "ridiculous" is seriously worrying to a marine professional. Hopefully you looked at the USCG document linked above. The major source of home fires is overloaded circuits, primarily from using power strips to feed multiple appliances from one outlet. And if you are intending to use multiple high wattage heating appliances at the same time, you will most likely trip the circuit breaker for your cabin. Household bathroom circuits are 20 amp, by code, if in a newer house, but the one 110v outlet in the ship's cabin is 15 amps. So, the current available for your appliances is limited by the circuit breaker for the circuit, but some ships, the 110v circuit is shared between 2-3 cabins. Any electrical appliance noted in luggage will generally be checked for condition, and if in poor condition, will not be allowed to be used. I know that many bring the Belkin adapter, and that it gets through security more than others, since it does not have a cord, and doesn't look like a power strip. However, the Belkin does have a surge protector, and can be harmful to the ship and can cause problems as outlined by the USCG. Surge protectors are not required on ships. Your hair appliances are far more of a fire hazard than anything else, but the cruise lines are smart enough to know that they can't ban them. Last cruise we brought the Belkin plus a power strip. They said no problem with the Belkin but checked the power strip closely..I had read on CC that they needed to be new and UL approved..this one was both..they allowed it. Turns out we never used it anyway. We DID use the Belkin but only for one thing at a time.. I did not realize that it actually had a surge protector...just thought it was a convenient USB type charger...Thanks for the info. I will remember that next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare momofmab Posted April 28, 2014 #19 Share Posted April 28, 2014 My husband had his tiny Leatherman confiscated in one of the ports on our cruise last week (had no problem getting on board with it in FLL). Anyway, when he went to retrieve it as were debarking he commented on the large number of power strips (and irons) in the bin of confiscated items. That said, I had a garden variety extension cord in my checked luggage, that did not get confiscated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedreyling Posted April 28, 2014 #20 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Most things can be plugged and unplugged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycopuppy Posted April 28, 2014 #21 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Be careful with straighteners. This was our bathroom counter from one that didn't turn off. In case of a shipboard fire, you can't just leave. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalIslandGirl1981 Posted April 28, 2014 Author #22 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Be careful with straighteners. [ATTACH]310861[/ATTACH] This was our bathroom counter from one that didn't turn off. In case of a shipboard fire, you can't just leave. Sent from my iPad using Forums Yikes did you leave that plugged in? Eeeek. I always unplug everything when I'm done using it. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycopuppy Posted April 28, 2014 #23 Share Posted April 28, 2014 It was my teen, smoked the whole house and then she tried to reuse it again. Now the wife wants to remodel both bathrooms upstairs. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folk Singer Posted April 28, 2014 #24 Share Posted April 28, 2014 There are two versions that look identical. If you need to charge an iPad type device, get the higher rated 2.1 amp version. Forgot that . :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalIslandGirl1981 Posted April 28, 2014 Author #25 Share Posted April 28, 2014 It was my teen, smoked the whole house and then she tried to reuse it again. Now the wife wants to remodel both bathrooms upstairs. Sent from my iPad using Forums Ooohhhhh Lol I thought that was on one of the ships. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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