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shaver socket in new build

gazpacho_uk
gazpacho_uk Posts: 241 Forumite
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Probably not a big issue, but just moved into a Morris Homes new build house and there in no shaver socket in the master bathroom or any of the other two toilets/bathrooms. Before I go running to the site manager, does anyone know if there is a requirement for the builder to provide one in the first place and secondly how would I find out if I should have had one in the spec of the house ?

Thanks
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  • G_M
    G_M Posts: 51,977 Forumite
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    No legal requirement.

    If the spec included one then there is a contractual requirement.

    If not, pay an elecrician to add one.
  • gazpacho_uk
    gazpacho_uk Posts: 241 Forumite
    just spoke with a neighbour and they have one in their master bathroom ...... dont have any idea if it is on the spec, didnt think it went into that much detail ...... a question for the site manager tomorrow I think !
  • Building_Surveyor
    Building_Surveyor Posts: 668 Forumite
    Have mine :-) I have one and wish I didn't.
    An opinion is just that..... An opinion
  • kingstreet
    kingstreet Posts: 39,213 Forumite
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    Never use mine. My Philishave is charged using a socket in the unused spare room and I walk around shaving when it's charged.
    I am a mortgage broker. You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice. Please do not send PMs asking for one-to-one-advice, or representation.
  • chris_m
    chris_m Posts: 8,250 Forumite
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    I never use mine either - but with a full set of face-fungus that's not surprising ;)
  • Vampgirl
    Vampgirl Posts: 622 Forumite
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    On the new build we are buying its an optional extra (around £60 if I remember correctly).
  • chanz4
    chanz4 Posts: 11,057 Forumite
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    I have one in the onsweet, but never used
    Don't put your trust into an Experian score - it is not a number any bank will ever use & it is generally a waste of money to purchase it. They are also selling you insurance you dont need.
  • Road_Hog
    Road_Hog Posts: 2,749 Forumite
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    gazpacho_uk wrote: »
    Probably not a big issue, but just moved into a Morris Homes new build house and there in no shaver socket in the master bathroom or any of the other two toilets/bathrooms. Before I go running to the site manager, does anyone know if there is a requirement for the builder to provide one in the first place and secondly how would I find out if I should have had one in the spec of the house ?

    Thanks


    Jeez, I thought shaver sockets went out in the '70s, along with Hai Karate aftershave and Old Spice.
  • Gwhiz
    Gwhiz Posts: 2,322 Forumite
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    Depending where they are, they are useful for recharging electric toothbrushes.
  • pinkteapot
    pinkteapot Posts: 8,044 Forumite
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    Cheapest solution: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Universal-1A-Shaver-Adapter-Toothbrush/dp/B008D1E5VI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1393496298&sr=8-4&keywords=shaver+adapter
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