3 pin plug to Shaving Adaptor

principlecounts

I've got a Hair Clipper Unit connected to a 3-pin plug. But in my bathroom I have a 2 pin 115V outlet for shaving plugs. Is there an adaptor I can use for my Hair Clipper Unit?

This is the hair clipper I have got: http://wahlglobal.com/europe/wahl/PROFESSIONAL%20SALON%20PRODUCTS/Classic%20SERIES/balding-clipper.html

Much appreciated. :beer:

woodworm001

In the fact sheet it states it requires a 230v supply so I don't think you can use it from a shaver socket even with an adaptor. Better to get a rechargable if you want to use it in the bathroom I think.

casper_g

Are you sure your shaver socket is only for 115V shavers? This would be unusual in the UK. AFAIK I've only ever seen 115V as an option on a dual-voltage outlet with 230V also available.

EssexExile

Assuming you have a 230v socket & assuming the clipper is double insulated so it doesn't need an earth then the travel adaptors I use in The States fit in mine. It may not fit in older ones.

principlecounts

woodworm001 wrote: »

In the fact sheet it states it requires a 230v supply so I don't think you can use it from a shaver socket even with an adaptor. Better to get a rechargable if you want to use it in the bathroom I think.

That's correct, a 150v supply is not enough. However I took out the electric toothbrush charger and it revealed a 230V supply.

principlecounts

woodworm001 wrote: »

In the fact sheet it states it requires a 230v supply so I don't think you can use it from a shaver socket even with an adaptor. Better to get a rechargable if you want to use it in the bathroom I think.

Yes, that's right. I've since found the 2-pin 230V outlet, so this may work. There's no rechargeable version of this particular hair clippers.

principlecounts

EssexExile wrote: »

Assuming you have a 230v socket & assuming the clipper is double insulated so it doesn't need an earth then the travel adaptors I use in The States fit in mine. It may not fit in older ones.

Yes, I have discovered the 230V socket. But I don't know if the clipper is double insulated.

EssexExile

principlecounts wrote: »

But I don't know if the clipper is double insulated.

Unless someone has changed it the double insulated symbol is a square within a square, should be on the rating plate. Or if the earth pin of the plug is plastic that's a dead giveaway!

tea-bag

They have them plugs for a reason! To stop people pluging in things they are not supposed to!

principlecounts

I've had it confirmed by Wahl's the clippers are double insulated. 230V to 230V I think it'll work, but I need more technical advice.

ic

http://blog.fosketts.net/2013/02/03/shavers-electrical-outlet/