Is a surge protector needed for camera chargers in camps?
May 15th, 2010, 11:59 AM
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Is a surge protector needed for camera chargers in camps?
I had my duffles all packed and weight at 30lb apiece, until I noticed a pile of batteries, chargers, adapters and extention cords in the corner! Has anyone had any problems with power in the camps while charging their camera batteries? I am looking to cut the weight and not put my equipment at risk. The power strips without the surge protectors weigh about half. I squeezed the batteries into my camera bag.
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May 15th, 2010, 01:36 PM
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All I use is a dual-voltage (120/220v) charger and a 3-prong (UK) adapter to insert into outlet. Always have 3 (sets) batteries, one in camera, one as back-up while away from camp, one being recharged.
Some lodges/camps have 24/hr power, run off generator/s; others only run generator/s during specific hours.
Some lodges/camps have 24/hr power, run off generator/s; others only run generator/s during specific hours.
May 15th, 2010, 02:47 PM
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Yeah, know what you mean. Several extra batteries because each camera has its own type. And also several different chargers because of that. I have spent around 75 nights in about 10 different safari camps. I have not and do not take AC surge protection with me. But then again I take a back up charger for each type battery. Anyway, bottom line, I've never had a problem with charger/battery damage from camp AC power. Just be sure you have the correct physical plug adapters and chargers work on both 120/220V like sandi said. Also, like she says, some camps have 24hr AC, some don't.
Envy you going on safari soon, know it will be great.
regards - tom
Envy you going on safari soon, know it will be great.
regards - tom
May 15th, 2010, 03:41 PM
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Hey, I blew my charger first night during my last visit as, to my surprise, it wasn't dual voltage... Sandi dumb, dumb!
Thank goodness the manager at one camp was a genius of sorts and managed to charge all my batteries - must have been magic - and these lasted my entire trip, almost 3/weeks.
Thank goodness the manager at one camp was a genius of sorts and managed to charge all my batteries - must have been magic - and these lasted my entire trip, almost 3/weeks.
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1. Please note that mainland Western European plugs also work in the British type ones found in East Africa.
2. Surge protector not needed. The only things that are sensitive and that fry are: fridges, TVs, stereos (but I reckon you wont be hauling these along
Peace, Mosee from www.tribaluganda.com
2. Surge protector not needed. The only things that are sensitive and that fry are: fridges, TVs, stereos (but I reckon you wont be hauling these along
Peace, Mosee from www.tribaluganda.com
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