Bolshoi Posted June 18, 2019 #1 Share Posted June 18, 2019 I could not find this information on Scenic's website. I know the power onboard is 220v, but would like to know what style of electrical outlets they use so that I can bring the correct plug adaptor for my North American style plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted June 18, 2019 #2 Share Posted June 18, 2019 I believe you will need the european adapter; which has two round holes. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=european+adapter&crid=3SJMYEW218W9S&sprefix=european+adapt%2Caps%2C404&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canal archive Posted June 18, 2019 #3 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Reception have them to have on loan. They also have European style usb plugs. CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doverboy Posted June 18, 2019 #4 Share Posted June 18, 2019 We purchased a package which had adapters for every conceivable configuration and had no issues. Remember to unplug when you are done. We left one plugged in and it fried during the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted June 18, 2019 #5 Share Posted June 18, 2019 23 minutes ago, doverboy said: We purchased a package which had adapters for every conceivable configuration and had no issues. Remember to unplug when you are done. We left one plugged in and it fried during the day Was it a surge protector type? They are dangerous to use on ships. They don't work as intended [to protect your gear] and they can cause fires onboard [sometimes elsewhere on the ship so you don't even know you did it]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doverboy Posted June 18, 2019 #6 Share Posted June 18, 2019 6 minutes ago, Host Jazzbeau said: Was it a surge protector type? They are dangerous to use on ships. They don't work as intended [to protect your gear] and they can cause fires onboard [sometimes elsewhere on the ship so you don't even know you did it]. Was not a surge protector type. Was a package deal sold by a travel accessory store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentchris Posted June 18, 2019 #7 Share Posted June 18, 2019 2 hours ago, doverboy said: Was not a surge protector type. Was a package deal sold by a travel accessory store Was it a voltage converter? I can’t think of any reason a simple plug adapter should fry when left plugged in, unless it was seriously faulty. A properly designed and manufactured voltage converter shouldn’t really cause problems either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted June 18, 2019 #8 Share Posted June 18, 2019 21 minutes ago, kentchris said: Was it a voltage converter? I can’t think of any reason a simple plug adapter should fry when left plugged in, unless it was seriously faulty. A properly designed and manufactured voltage converter shouldn’t really cause problems either. I suspect you're homing in on the problem with "properly designed and manufactured" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfMom321 Posted June 19, 2019 #9 Share Posted June 19, 2019 8 hours ago, Canal archive said: Reception have them to have on loan. They also have European style usb plugs. CA What are European style usb plugs? Aren't usb plugs the same everywhere? I used my American USB plugs in Paris and London with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare gnome12 Posted June 19, 2019 #10 Share Posted June 19, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, GolfMom321 said: What are European style usb plugs? Aren't usb plugs the same everywhere? I used my American USB plugs in Paris and London with no problems. The plug that goes into the outlet is European style, and you plug your USB into it. (This is instead of plugging your USB into your usual charger with North American plugs, and then having to plug that into an adapter to put it into a European style outlet.) Edited June 19, 2019 by gnome12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted June 19, 2019 #11 Share Posted June 19, 2019 2 hours ago, GolfMom321 said: What are European style usb plugs? Aren't usb plugs the same everywhere? I used my American USB plugs in Paris and London with no problems. 20 minutes ago, gnome12 said: The plug that goes into the outlet is European style, and you plug your USB into it. (This is instead of plugging your USB into your usual charger with North American plugs, and then having to plug that into an adapter to put it into a European style outlet.) There are also combi-adapters: https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-TESSAN-Universal-Charger-Charging/dp/B07FJWLLDB/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2B9DJN067AM5U&keywords=european+travel+plug+usb+adapter&qid=1560910733&s=gateway&sprefix=european+travel+plug+usb+%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-3 But I can't verify that this is "properly designed and manufactured" and I don't like the fact that it takes a US 3-prong plug and only uses 2 prongs into the outlet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentchris Posted June 19, 2019 #12 Share Posted June 19, 2019 9 hours ago, GolfMom321 said: What are European style usb plugs? Aren't usb plugs the same everywhere? I used my American USB plugs in Paris and London with no problems. Presumably CA meant Euro USB chargers. As with US chargers they can be barely larger than a two pin plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenster Posted July 6, 2019 #13 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Just be aware that your appliance needs to be dual voltage, which most are today. These adapters are just that: adapters. They are not voltage converters. Double check your curling irons. Many are only 110 volt. Avalon ships have USB plugs on both sides of the bed. Also, those Swiss army style of all-in-one universal adapters can be problematic. We've found that they don't always fit well into the round socket in Europe, or, if the prongs fit in, the weight of the adapter prevents it from staying in place. Look for the Schuko type E/F adapters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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