I can’t remember if the a/c plugs in the sleepers are grounded? I’d like to bring a surge power strip for my cell phone, gps and scanner, and they are much happier with grounded surge protected plugs. I do remember that those black a/c to d/c adapters did not fit due to a recessed plug, but I can’t remember if it had the ground.
Jim
Posted by Yellowstonetim (Member # 3113) on :
I did a search and found several posts from the past that stated that sleepers have plugs and they are all the three prong grounded type.
Hope that helps.
Posted by Mr. Toy (Member # 311) on :
I can confirm that.
Posted by dixiebreeze (Member # 3224) on :
Does that mean I can watch movies on my DVD player in sleeper?
Posted by Yellowstonetim (Member # 3113) on :
Yes, but I would have a small surge protector just in case. It will protect your DVD player, allow multiple items to be plugged in, and it will solve any problems with plugging in a device that has the transformer attached to the plug. The plugs in sleepers are sometimes (most of the time?) recessed somewhat into the wall.
Have fun.
Posted by Mr. Toy (Member # 311) on :
I second the use of a surge protector for electronic devices. It is cheap insurance. Train voltage may not always be consistent, and electronics don't like that.
Posted by Amtrak288 (Member # 1967) on :
My experience with the AC Outlets is as follows: All outlets are the 3 prong type, the old 2 prong outlets you can't even buy anymore. I have a $10 Radio Shack Single Outlet Surge Protector that has a Protected Light and a Grounded Light on it. In Viewliners, the AC outlets are grounded as both lights light up on the surge protector when plugged in. On Superliner I Sightseer Lounges, Amfleet I And Amfleet II Coaches and Cafe Cars, those outlets though 3 prong, are not grounded as only the Protected Light lights up. I've never had a problem with any of these outlets and I usually always end up plugging in either my cell phone or computer when onboard.