US plug? UPDATE, ITS ARRIVED

TimBuckTeeth

The pins should be brass so fairly soft, you can use a cheap hand file to reduce the width. Often it is just a couple of bumps at the end that are wider.
I don't think an adaptor is a good idea in the bathroom, especially if it allows accidentally plugging into 230V and sending the 110V equipment up in smoke.

MrsE_2

TimBuckTeeth wrote: »

The pins should be brass so fairly soft, you can use a cheap hand file to reduce the width. Often it is just a couple of bumps at the end that are wider.
I don't think an adaptor is a good idea in the bathroom, especially if it allows accidentally plugging into 230V and sending the 110V equipment up in smoke.

They are silver.

lstar337

MrsE wrote: »

They are silver.

Just plated brass no doubt.

The MrsE suggests you are a woman, have you never used an emery board on your nails?

A file is simply a bigger, harder, emery board. The process is exactly the same, but with a little more effort. If you really cant do it, try a neighbour/friend/family member.

TimBuckTeeth

The silver colour is tin plating, it will be brass underneath. Brass is used because of it's conductivity. The only time I have seen plated steel pins was on a poor quality Chinese travel adaptor.

Ben84

I wouldn't file or break bits off the plug to make it fit. Plugs and sockets are designed to work safely together. Using a damaged plug of the wrong type in a socket may just break the socket or cause arcing, which can also damage the socket and possibly set fire to it.

A much better choice would be a transformer that is designed to power US appliances from the UK mains. I bought one of these a while back for small appliances:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/45w-uk-to-usa-voltage-convertor-19413

Maplin isn't the only place to buy things like this, but watch out for cheap dangerous transformers. There's lots out there on market stalls and auction sites.

You'll need to check to wattage of the items you want to use as transformers are limited by wattage. This one is fairly cheap as it's only good up to 45w. Also, unless you're willing to spend a lot of money, they only convert the voltage and the socket, they don't change the frequency. Some appliances like tape players might not run at the right speed.

MrsE_2

That's up to 45 watts, mine is 120 watts

TimBuckTeeth

Agreed, a step down transformer would be a better option.
Filing the pins is a bit of a bodge and would not normally be recommended, but in the context of using the shaver socket and previous suggestions it was one of the better options.

closed

no adapter required with these http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/asda-compare-prices/bath_and_shower/tesco_cotton_flannel_assorted_colours.html

MrsE_2

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000NJ26X2/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=electronics

Is this any good?

The 45 W is confusing me.

keithu

MrsE wrote: »

Is this any good?

The 45 W is confusing me.

Your charger only uses 2W so the converter would be fine. I notice on the Clarisonic UK website they sell a universal charger for £21 so that's another option.