Powering Echo in bathroom

Ectophile

Mutton_Geoff said:

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/

But then, most shaver sockets these days will take almost any plug with 2 pins, even the American flat pin ones.

chrisw

Unfortunately my shaver socket is only powered when the light is turned on. However, there is a blanking plate nearby which I think was originally for a shaver socket but the wiring behind was extended to power the strip light and socket.

Can one of these USB wall plates be fitted in a bathroom?

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RonRamsgate

Have seen MK grid USB charging sockets in bathrooms. They are  rated as SELV and auto switches off when nothing is plugged in so not continually delivering 5v ,  They also have concealed usb openings, spring loaded door which keeps steam, splashes out when not in use. Steam and splashes could short circuit and permanently damage the usb and plugged in item of tech.
Tbh,every installation will be different  iwould ask an electrician to install the usb socket. There will be some safety testing before and after.

Echo in a bathroom 

Doozergirl

We've got Sonos speakers in the bathrooms, wall mounted, high up, just connected via a fused spur in the room behind.   A bit of effort involved but as part of a future refurb it's not a big job.  

RonRamsgate

Did a new build last year 20 flats with televisions above the bath tub  with ceiling speakers and the usual connected tech. 
Only problem is the tv remote control doesn't  work after being in the bath tub. 

First world problems 

ashe

I'd get a speaker with Alexa built in. Either a Sonos move or a roam, if you don't want to wire them in. Turn them off when not in use. 

RonRamsgate

ashe said:

I'd get a speaker with Alexa built in. Either a Sonos move or a roam, if you don't want to wire them in. Turn them off when not in use. 

Staying in a hotel this weekend, the hotel has alexa enabled rooms, can call room service by saying alexa room service & your request.
How this is going to pan out after the football match at crystal palace were walking to selhurst park stadium now...

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