E-175 passenger 120v power

[Let'sgoflying!]

I was on a trip (as a pax) last weekend and could not figure out this receptacle offered between the seats, advertised as 120v available to all.
(All I wanted to do was plug in my clothes iron and toaster oven)
It did not look like the usual 15-5 nema receptacle.

 

[RussR]

What's the issue? Your plug should fit just fine. It's designed for compatibility with multiple different types of international plugs.

 

[GaryM]

I haven't seen one of those, but it might be an attempt at a universal receptical. I can visualize US or EU plugs fitting (though the voltage is wrong for them). Maybe even UK and AU plugs, though I'd need a closer look. Does pressing on the button (by inserting a plug) slightly above center retract the covers that seem to be over the two horizontal slots?

 

[flyingron]

It supports a variety of different (international) plugs. A regular US 5-15 plug fill fit fine in the vertical part of the two t-slits and the upper part of the woman-shaped slot at the bottom.

 

[Bell206]

It did not look like the usual 15-5 nema receptacle.

Its an "Astronics" outlet. There made to handle plugs types from many different countries.
https://www.astronics.com/advanced-electronic-systems/outlet-units

 

[Let'sgoflying!]

Cool thanks
It’s in a place (next to your calf) which makes seeing while attempting insertion largely impossible (for the average adult, seated next to a stranger)

 

[Matthew K]

Glad you asked because I learned some new info from the replies, but also surprised others haven't seen this before, they're on just about every commercial flight I get on.

 

[Greg Bockelman]

Cool thanks
It’s in a place (next to your calf) which makes seeing while attempting insertion largely impossible (for the average adult, seated next to a stranger)

Especially after the lights are turned out.

 

[texasclouds]

I’m awaiting @eman1200 reply. This one is ripe for picking.

 

[MauleSkinner]

Cool thanks
It’s in a place (next to your calf) which makes seeing while attempting insertion largely impossible (for the average adult, seated next to a stranger)

Why do you think the Staggerwing fuel valve(s), with up to six tanks in the system, are located on the right side wall, below the skirt level?

 

[eman1200]

I’m awaiting @eman1200 reply. This one is ripe for picking.

r/dontputyourdickinthat

that's all I got on short notice. also, that is an actual subreddit (that's what I hear from a friend, I don't go there....), pls don't ban me lol.

EDIT: also, NSFW, if you couldn't figure that out on your own...

 

[texasclouds]

@eman1200 Oh come on, problems with insertion with the lights out?

 

[eman1200]

@eman1200 Oh come on, problems with insertion with the lights out?

sounds like the OP's problem....

 

[Let'sgoflying!]

Let’s see….. unrecognized receptacle, potential for conflagration considering available power - should I blindly jab my male part at it, hoping for no shower of sparks?
Nope. Never done that, in either situation!

 

[wrbix]

110….120….whatever it takes.

 

[Sierra_Hotel]

Cool thanks
It’s in a place (next to your calf) which makes seeing while attempting insertion largely impossible (for the average adult, seated next to a stranger)

Isn't that when you just spit on it and hope for the best?

 

[texasclouds]

That’s what she said?