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UK Voltage
seikothrill
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I received a very nice Phillips electric razor for Christmas.
However there is a slight problem, mainly due to my lack of knowledge regarding UK voltage.
The battery has now run flat on my razor and when I went to charge it up I was horrified to see the charger only had 2 pins . Now I know my parents have a special 2 pin razor socket in their home but my house is so old it doesn't.
How can I recharge razor battery when all my plug sockets are 3 pin whilst recharger is 2 pin? Can I use a travel adapter like when abroad?
My apologies for my stupidity but help is needed
However there is a slight problem, mainly due to my lack of knowledge regarding UK voltage.
The battery has now run flat on my razor and when I went to charge it up I was horrified to see the charger only had 2 pins . Now I know my parents have a special 2 pin razor socket in their home but my house is so old it doesn't.
How can I recharge razor battery when all my plug sockets are 3 pin whilst recharger is 2 pin? Can I use a travel adapter like when abroad?
My apologies for my stupidity but help is needed
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I think you might need something like this perhaps?
http://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/shaver-plug-1-amp-fused-shaver-adaptor_1_48557.html
It turns a 2 pin shaver into a 3 pin plug socket.Regards, Robin.2011 MFW # 34
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I think you might need something like this perhaps?
http://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/shaver-plug-1-amp-fused-shaver-adaptor_1_48557.html
It turns a 2 pin shaver into a 3 pin plug socket.
Many thanks RTNI - your help is greatly appreciated0 -
Buy a shaver adaptor, they cost about 50p
Modern equipment will accept 110 - 240v automatically, sometimes there is a switch to select the voltage though.0 -
Modern equipment will accept 110 - 240v automatically, sometimes there is a switch to select the voltage though.
Danger Will Robinson, Danger!
Although mostly true for things like razors as they usually travel a lot, I was looking at a coffee machine from the US which would need a transformer to work. I've also blown up a UK bought ac adapter in Denmark which led to an interesting shopping trip at very short notice...Space for rent, apply within - Free trial on Thanks button though0 -
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