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Powering Echo in bathroom

I've got an old Echo Dot that I'd like to put in the bathroom but how do I power it?

There is a strip light with built in shaver point but I need to get 5v somehow to power the Echo. Is there a shaver adapter I could buy? Do I have to plug in the adapter outside the bathroom and extend the output wire to it? Will it run off batteries? Any other ideas?

Thanks.
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  • ComicGeek
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    You can buy battery bases that fit under the units, you just need to check compatibility with your model generation - we use them in the garden in summer, but the rechargeable batteries only last for a couple of hours so we normally end up just using our phones!
  • grumbler
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    edited 9 March 2023 at 5:32PM
    chrisw said:
     Is there a shaver adapter I could buy?
    you need a travel adaptor UK to EU
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    Don't use it to plug anything powerful to your shaver point.



  • FreeBear
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    edited 9 March 2023 at 5:27PM
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  • Rodders53
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    OP has a shaver light currently so https://www.mlaccessories.co.uk/product/3624644/230v-ip20-6w-led-shaver-light-with-dual-usb-charger-white would likely be better ?

    Other makes are no doubt available nowadays.
  • Alderbank
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    Pipestation EU 2 Pin to USB Plug Travel Adapter Charger  Euro Wall Adaptor with 2 USB Ports  European Universal Power Char
    At less than a fiver from Amazon, this Pipestation® EU 2 Pin to USB Plug is good value
  • BUFF
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    if it is an old echo dot you can power it from a power bank via USB
  • Mutton_Geoff
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    EU 2 pin plugs are not the same design or spacing as a "shaver" socket and you could damage the plug and/or socket trying to push one in.

    https://www.electricteeth.com/uk/2-pin-plugs-adapters-toothbrushes-explained/
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  • Jonboy_1984
    Jonboy_1984 Posts: 1,233 Forumite
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    You can now get those strip light fittings with a usb socket built in as well as the shaver socket.
  • rob7475
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    I've done the same in my bathroom. I've got a celing mount for the echo dot and ran the wire up into the loft. From there, I ran a socket from the lighting circuit to connect the echo to (I've clearly labelled the socket to make it clear it's on the lighting circuit).
  • chrisw
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    Thanks for thanks for the suggestions. I might try a powerbank temporarily but I don't think the charge will last long if the echo isn't unplugged each time. Then it means powering up each time it's needed.

    I like the idea of the Pipestation socket to usb adapter if it will fit the socket without damaging it as it's a lot smaller than having a 3 pin adapter and the echo adapter. I guess I could put a socket in the loft, there is a junction box up there for the loft lighting and outside light.

    The bathroom is on my to do list so ultimately those shaver lights with a usb socket would seem the perfect solution.

    Many thanks.
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