Richy-roo Posted October 19, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Hi folks, I am hoping one of you fellow cruisers might remember from sailing on the Ventura - in the inside cabins, is there an electrical socket close enough to the bed to plug in an alarm clock, or do I need to take an extension lead? I am travelling solo for the first time, and need my loud alarm because of being quite deaf. Many thanks in advance. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH2508 Posted October 19, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Be aware that ship's electricity is not of a reliable frequency (it may even be 60Hz not 50Hz). This means that a mains-powered alarm clock will not keep reliable time. A battery-powered travel alarm would be a better solution. You realise that you can set an alarm call on the telephone in the cabin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted October 19, 2016 #3 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Your room phone has a facility for setting a wake up call, and the ring tone should be loud enough for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDadw01 Posted October 19, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Sockets are on dressing table, so extension lead would be needed ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richy-roo Posted October 19, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted October 19, 2016 thank you for the replies - much appreciated. You have raised some issues I hadn't thought about, particularly the fluctuation in the electrical current. I will have to try the alarm system on the phone - although my home phone doesn't wake me when I have my hearing aids out at night, so fingers crossed! Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanexile81 Posted October 19, 2016 #6 Share Posted October 19, 2016 t=The problem with a phone as a night-time clock is that you have to lift your head from the pillow to read it :D. I love my phone but there's nothing to beat an old-fashioned alarm clock with luminous hands and numbers. I agree though that battery operated is better on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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