Sensible Topic UK 3pin to UK 2 pin plug Adapter
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These are as old as the hills but they fit a shaver socket, you could wire a flying 13A socket to one.
They were made by Clix in the 50s or 60s.
They were made by Clix in the 50s or 60s.
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ye ment to be 3 meter other idea is to look at voltage output of charger and try find a 2 pin version at same outputs
you may need to chop ends and sort that way
you may need to chop ends and sort that way
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also I think a us to uk will fit in the shaver socket even with the flat pins
or usb charging lead and rechargeable powerpack
or usb charging lead and rechargeable powerpack
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I read somewhere that a Euro plug had different pin pitch and diameter. I think there is a socket here at work somewhere, I'll try it later.
See post #7
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standard euro one doesnt work in my bathroom socket as I had one and tried it long before asking here
Apparently some shaver sockets do accept Europlug and others.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_po...ish_and_related_types#BS_4573_.28UK_shaver.29
"Shaver supply units also typically accept a variety of ~230V two-pin plug types including BS 4573, Europlug Type C, and Australian two-pin plugs."
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Mines is a very old one at least 20 year old i guess its the newer ones that work with a variety of plugs.
Sorry for this question Shaun but, would it not be easier to go out and buy a new shaver to suit your socket m8?.
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The socket is 20 years old miggy the beard trimmer is only about 18month/2 years old. I like the trimmer but I cant use it in the bathroom as the battery has gone , all I want is to be able to use it via cable in the bathroom Pal and thought this would be an easy option but it looks like its not lol
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Just be careful.
RCD is a very sensible precaution!
But you need to be very careful, it’s in section 7 of bs7671 under special locations for a reason.
Whilst water is not as conductive as everyone thinks, it’s still a path to earth - especially if you don’t have RCD protection or main protective bonding and or supplementary binding.
If your not sure, get a sparky in on a free estimate for the works you will at least find out
Cheers
RCD is a very sensible precaution!
But you need to be very careful, it’s in section 7 of bs7671 under special locations for a reason.
Whilst water is not as conductive as everyone thinks, it’s still a path to earth - especially if you don’t have RCD protection or main protective bonding and or supplementary binding.
If your not sure, get a sparky in on a free estimate for the works you will at least find out
Cheers
Can't find a three pin to two pin converter other that the european ones which apparently won't work due to the pin spacing
two options that I can think of, change the plug to a standard socket outlet and protect it from access e.g. a waterproof external type socket. Not pretty but depending on where located in your bathroom it might work....
Or sacrifice an old two pin appliance cable. and put a plug outlet on it. Again, not pretty but it would work. in effect a short three pin to two pin extension lead.
two options that I can think of, change the plug to a standard socket outlet and protect it from access e.g. a waterproof external type socket. Not pretty but depending on where located in your bathroom it might work....
Or sacrifice an old two pin appliance cable. and put a plug outlet on it. Again, not pretty but it would work. in effect a short three pin to two pin extension lead.
Or outside of the zone, if it's fitted behind a bath panel that's only accessible with a tool then it's considered to be outside of zone 1You are but it needs to be 3m from zone 1 stuff. As far as I know
He can't modify the place as he's renting.
I think the only option is a real shaver plug with wire into a British single socket.
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Yeah, i'm thinking the same. Crispy fried shaun127 sounds a bit too overpriced just to use a shaver in the bathroom :-D
Here's another idea. Hang a mirror on a wall near a power outlet somewhere safe?
I've used 3-pin plugs in a bathroom for years without injury, head-shaving, heater, kettle and commercial water boiler to fill the bath when the combi went during the coldest week of this year...
Could put the shaver wire and 3-pin socket in a plastic box with grommets. That would be reasonable watertight. A bit big including the transformer but safer
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I've used 3-pin plugs in a bathroom for years without injury, head-shaving, heater, kettle and commercial water boiler to fill the bath when the combi went during the coldest week of this year...
Could put the shaver wire and 3-pin socket in a plastic box with grommets. That would be reasonable watertight. A bit big including the transformer but safer
