Plug sockets available whilst in flight?
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Domestic electricity operates at a 50Hz frequency. Even if these were energised during a flight I suspect you could do damage to your device if you plugged it in since this is at 400Hz.
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110VAC, 400Hz. They are powered while the aircraft is in flight. Your switched-mode power supply will get *very* hot at best, or let the magic white smoke out at worst. Not recommended.
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BA really should fit better covers or at least put a large warning label above the sockets.
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Am fairly sure I have seen the same by row 62 on 747s also with covers (or in that case a little flap) left open. I knew it was 110v so was tempted to recharge my devices but did not know about the 400Hz. Whats the rationale for that frequency do you know? Wouldnt it be easier to use a frequency any appliance can be plugged on?
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Am fairly sure I have seen the same by row 62 on 747s also with covers (or in that case a little flap) left open. I knew it was 110v so was tempted to recharge my devices but did not know about the 400Hz. Whats the rationale for that frequency do you know? Wouldnt it be easier to use a frequency any appliance can be plugged on?
For reference, the reason they dont use 400Hz on the ground is because higher frequencies generate more losses when transmitted long distances via power lines; such losses are less relevant within the short confines of a plane fuselage!
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Be careful. I saw some girls plug their hair straighteners in a cleaners socket on a train. Followed by a loud bang, a bright flash, a burning smell and screaming girls. Wouldnt be good on a plane.