UK Electric Shaver Toothbrush Adaptor Plug - 2 Pin Plug To 3 Pin Plug Socket Converter Plug - Heavy Duty Razor Shaver Plug - Bathroom Shaver Plug Adaptor UK (WHITE 1 PACK)

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I would say the hassle of rewiring a plug vs obtaining an adapter is less for many? Is it really safer? Additionally, the design allows for a more compact and less bulky design of mobile phone chargers, than the BS 1363 form factor in the UK. Please note: This information relates to the UK and Europe primarily, America and many other countries differ.

Bathrooms are deivided into designated zones, 0, 1, 2 and regulations cover what type of light, heater other appliances can or cannot be installed in the different zones. Find sources: "Europlug"– news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( September 2021) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)

a b c European Standard EN 50075: Flat non-wirable two-pole plugs, 2.5A 250V, with cord, for the connection of class II-equipment for household and similar purposes. CENELEC, Brussels, 1990. What you may need though is a plug adapter. This is to convert the 2 pin adapter found on most charging stands in the UK and Europe to work with the power supply in the other country. It is very detailed and legally correct description of why we have 2 pin plugs on electric toothbrushes. However, I have noticed that the shaver adapter I use for the Vitality doesn’t charge the other two. Through experiments, I have concluded that the shaver adapters sold now are 1 amp and this isn’t high enough for the Pro range of oral b toothbrushes. I have an ancient 2 amp adapter (belonging to my dad who is now 91) which does charge the Pro series toothbrushes. Some electric toothbrushes have charging stands that will support 110-240V meaning you will not need the voltage converter. The Philips Sonicare DiamondClean is one example.

To be honest, I would have done the same thing. Aside from the 2 pin AUS power connector, the UK voltage is very similar and will have likely been supported by your charging stand.No, not quite. A 2 pin plug found on an electric toothbrush or shaver has pins that are closer together than a traditional 2 pin EU mains adapter.