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Jan 26, 2012 | 6:15 am

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Yaatri

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Originally Posted by CyBeR

AC Power on planes is always 110V because plugging in a 220V-only adapter into a 110V socket won't break it, whereas doing the reverse will. Also the multi-standard sockets accept 110V plugs and as such can't provide more and be rated for safety.

EmPower (DC) runs at 15V.

Anyway, KLM does not have power in Y except on B737-[4789]00 where the first 10 rows (which double as Europe Business Class seats) have two power outlets per three seats. Perhaps if you ask beforehand for medical equipment, some other arrangement is made; with this I have no experience.

Actually the easiest thing to provide for on a plane would be 115V but at 400Hz.

I already know and agree with everything you have said. KLM does have power in some economy class, but it's not turned on unless needed.

I agree that it would be the easiest to provide 110 V ac (nominally). And yes, I know it;'s 400 Hz.

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