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Mar 20, 2023 5:03 PM
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Instead of only one prong being live, cruise both the (live and neutral on land) wires.
The live wire carries +60 volts, and the other conducts -60 volts. The current is shaped in different phases (unphased), so the voltage potential is always 120v.
Both prongs carry a live current, and unlike a land-based circuit where only the live prong would give you a shock, both prongs can shock you on a cruise ship.
The outlets are three prongs, but the ship uses a "floating" ground, where the wiring ground is connected but not really "grounded" to the earth.
Why Surge Protectors Create Problems?
Because typical surge protectors only disrupt one of the live currents, in a ship scenario, the second current continues to run. This can create an imbalance of voltage between various power conductors supplying power throughout the ship, which can cause overheating and eventually fires.
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With new regulations, you can't take regular surge protected strips on cruise ships.
With new regulations, you can't take regular surge protected strips on cruise ships.
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Instead of only one prong being live, cruise both the (live and neutral on land) wires.
The live wire carries +60 volts, and the other conducts -60 volts. The current is shaped in different phases (unphased), so the voltage potential is always 120v.
Both prongs carry a live current, and unlike a land-based circuit where only the live prong would give you a shock, both prongs can shock you on a cruise ship.
The outlets are three prongs, but the ship uses a "floating" ground, where the wiring ground is connected but not really "grounded" to the earth.
Why Surge Protectors Create Problems?
Because typical surge protectors only disrupt one of the live currents, in a ship scenario, the second current continues to run. This can create an imbalance of voltage between various power conductors supplying power throughout the ship, which can cause overheating and eventually fires.
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