bartzcrew Posted March 23, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 23, 2016 (edited) So I understand the reasoning for the no surge protection in a power strip. I am purchasing this for the first part of our trip which is 10 days at Disney World, what Im curious about is if I will be able to use this on the ship. There is no mention of surge protection I can find, its in essence just a wall charger for a phone. Thanks all. Helps if I add link http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YRYS4T4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=A294P4X9EWVXLJ Edited March 23, 2016 by bartzcrew forgot link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grillinchillin Posted March 23, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 23, 2016 (edited) No issue with a 6 Port USB Charger without surge protection on the Elation or the Dream. edit: Ours was an Anker one as well. Edited March 23, 2016 by grillinchillin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted March 23, 2016 #3 Share Posted March 23, 2016 It says this right in the description so it is not allowed. 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...
bartzcrew Posted March 23, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Whats funny is I thought I saw that, but I was looking at multiple ones, then I reread and didn't see it. My bad Ok anyone have any suggestions on a multi port charger, preferably at least 6 or 7 ports. Havent bought this one yet, so I might as well get something I can use on both parts of the trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted March 23, 2016 #5 Share Posted March 23, 2016 (edited) Maybe something like this? I don't know if you could get an adaptor for the other outlet and then plug this into it. I really don't know anything about how the currents convert. There are other ones that are cheaper and this one doesn't have that good of a pic but hopefully you can get the idea. And it's a 2 pack. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B67IOHC/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1458766849&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=ge+heavy+duty+3+outlet+tap&dpPl=1&dpID=41W6Em9OKKL&ref=plSrch Here's a better pic http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000EU4HBO/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_60_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=41UuEISPFFL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL100_SR100%2C63_&refRID=0QAR3GVPM99ZZMCQ3KZ5 Edited March 23, 2016 by firemanbobswife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartzcrew Posted March 23, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted March 23, 2016 So pardon me if Im misunderstanding you, but can I plug a surge protected device into that grounded plug? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted March 23, 2016 #7 Share Posted March 23, 2016 (edited) So pardon me if Im misunderstanding you, but can I plug a surge protected device into that grounded plug? No. I meant to utilize the 220 outlet by getting a converter if you need more than one 3 outlet bar. But I would rely on someone that knows if that's a good idea or not. I have heard of people doing it, but I haven't. Like this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0058EG0KC/ref=mp_s_a_1_18?qid=1458770379&sr=8-18&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=220v+to+110v+converter Edited March 23, 2016 by firemanbobswife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyh13 Posted March 23, 2016 #8 Share Posted March 23, 2016 We took one last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted March 23, 2016 #9 Share Posted March 23, 2016 So I understand the reasoning for the no surge protection in a power strip. I am purchasing this for the first part of our trip which is 10 days at Disney World, what Im curious about is if I will be able to use this on the ship. There is no mention of surge protection I can find, its in essence just a wall charger for a phone. Thanks all. Helps if I add link http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YRYS4T4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=A294P4X9EWVXLJ I have researched this, and all Anker products are surge protected. Here is a post I put on another thread, where I list some multi-port USB devices that are not surge protected: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=49476307&postcount=65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javafish Posted March 23, 2016 #10 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I got one of these it is a non-surge http://www.amazon.com/AUKEY-Charging-Station-Outlets-AiPower/dp/B01A0WK5DE?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartzcrew Posted March 23, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted March 23, 2016 (edited) Thanks javafish and chengkp75. I appreciate the help. Think I'll get the Zilu and the Aukey, with both I'll get the charging ports I need and I wont need another power strip. Thanks again, much appreciated! On a second look, this means surge protection to me, am I correct? "Built with over-current protection to protect against dangerous high current, on/off switch with light." That's from the Aukey Edited March 23, 2016 by bartzcrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bafinegan Posted March 23, 2016 #12 Share Posted March 23, 2016 (edited) here is what we use. I really like that fact that the plug rotates. http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-SurgePlus-3-Outlet-Charger-Protector/dp/B00ATZJ5YS/ref=dp_ob_title_ce baf Edited March 23, 2016 by bafinegan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted March 23, 2016 #13 Share Posted March 23, 2016 here is what we use. I really like that fact that the plug rotates. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ATZJ5YS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 baf This one has been discussed so many times. It is not allowed as it is a surge protector. Please look at the previous posts and choose one that isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bafinegan Posted March 23, 2016 #14 Share Posted March 23, 2016 sorry my bad, I misunderstood. I defer to the experts. baf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted March 23, 2016 #15 Share Posted March 23, 2016 So I understand the reasoning for the no surge protection in a power strip. I am purchasing this for the first part of our trip which is 10 days at Disney World, what Im curious about is if I will be able to use this on the ship. There is no mention of surge protection I can find, its in essence just a wall charger for a phone. Thanks all. Helps if I add link http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YRYS4T4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=A294P4X9EWVXLJ Why pay $40 when you can buy a 6 plug power strip for $5. All devices come with USB connectors. Most are common connectors, so you only need 2-3 at a time if you use a lot of devices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartzcrew Posted March 23, 2016 Author #16 Share Posted March 23, 2016 We are trying to minimize what we pack. There are 5 of us and we are packing for 17 days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted March 23, 2016 #17 Share Posted March 23, 2016 We are trying to minimize what we pack. There are 5 of us and we are packing for 17 days! Maybe this one will work. No surge protection and it has a good amount of plugs. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TXRTNG/ref=cm_sw_su_dp?tag=viglink26346-20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted March 24, 2016 #18 Share Posted March 24, 2016 that would not work as the plug is too high. The outlet on the Dream was very close to the desk top. This is what we use http://www.homedepot.com/p/3-ft-6-Outlets-Power-Strip-2-Pack-YLPT-2-1/203454609 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted March 24, 2016 #19 Share Posted March 24, 2016 that would not work as the plug is too high. The outlet on the Dream was very close to the desk top. This is what we use http://www.homedepot.com/p/3-ft-6-Outlets-Power-Strip-2-Pack-YLPT-2-1/203454609 The link you provided doesn't work. But I think it would be just fine. Note the orientation of the ground plug. The total height is only 4 inches and I believe there is enough room both below and above. Oh, if only I had a cruise booked so I could find out for myself :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan1929 Posted March 24, 2016 #20 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I used a Anker 5 port on our last cruise, without any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted March 24, 2016 #21 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I used a Anker 5 port on our last cruise, without any problems. And you may be able to use it several more times without any problem, or it might fail the next time you use it. It depends on the quality of the MOV's used to make it, and the power onboard the ship at the time you are using it. There are always small incidental grounds on a ship, and you can never tell when one will produce enough low voltage reverse spikes to cause the MOV's to fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPDMomma Posted March 25, 2016 #22 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I'm sure there's a valid reason for it, and I will follow the rules, but why can't you use surge protectors on ships? I always thought they added a little safety. (I'm clearly not electrical minded.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissmiss6253 Posted March 25, 2016 #23 Share Posted March 25, 2016 On our last (and first) Australian cruise they asking if we had power boards in our luggage. They didn't distinguish as to the type, and this was at several points prior to embarkation. Once we got on I asked our steward if we could have one and he had one to us very quickly. I don't get why they were confiscating every type of power board. Makes me twitchy about bringing even a non surge protected one on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javafish Posted March 25, 2016 #24 Share Posted March 25, 2016 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...
SadieN Posted March 25, 2016 #25 Share Posted March 25, 2016 (edited) I'm sure there's a valid reason for it, and I will follow the rules, but why can't you use surge protectors on ships? I always thought they added a little safety. (I'm clearly not electrical minded.) They are a potential fire hazard. A few months ago Chengkp posted a very detailed report. As I understand it:eek: Ships cannot be grounded because they aren't on the ground ;):p. Ship electricity is wired differently than land-based structures. We've been bringing a small three way splitter. The other day I bought a three outlet extension cord from Ikea that'll work better for my fan (longer cord). We use a plug adapter for the 220v. ETA-I See javafish found the report. Edited March 25, 2016 by SadieN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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