Shaver socket splitters

[Badfan]

I have a shaver only socket in my bathroom but have been charging a toothbrush from it for many years without any problems.
Now I would like to be able to charge two toothbrushes simultaneously or 1 brush and one shaver. I can't find any such thing as a 2-pin splitter or even extention lead. Closest I've discovered is a similar looking EU 2-pin extension lead.
1. is it safe to charge two appliances from a singe shaver socket?
2. where can I get a 2-pin splitter?
3. would the eu extansion lead (really for 13a mains devices) work ata pinch?

Cheers.

 

[SFK]

Badfan
1. Is it safe to charge two appliances from a single shaver socket?
No as shaver sockets is not designed to provide that much power, it may over heat.

2. Where can I get a 2-pin splitter?
Never seen one, and would be dangerous in bathroom as moves power closer to wet areas.

3. Would the EU extension lead (really for 13a mains devices) work at a pinch?
No. (at a pinch you may electrocute yourself).

Do not do what you are suggesting.

Get an electricyion to fit a second shaver socket.

Or are you using a Braun toothbrush? If yes you could have this wired into the mains and put next to your shaver socket:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07CD8M...t=&hvlocphy=1006457&hvtargid=pla-562657881266

SFK

 

[JohnD]

If your toothbrush needs charging every day, buy a new one.

Mine lasts more than a week on a charge.

Problem, what problem?

 

[JohnD]

Are you using a Braun toothbrush? If yes you could have this wired into the mains

UK electrical safety rules are quite strict, especially for devices installed in the bathroom.

There is no hint in the advert that the product is approved for UK bathroom use.

The maker's name is not shown.

Amazon is notorious for selling dangerous and illegal products.

 

[Badfan]

Badfan
1. Is it safe to charge two appliances from a single shaver socket?
No as shaver sockets is not designed to provide that much power, it may over heat.

2. Where can I get a 2-pin splitter?
Never seen one, and would be dangerous in bathroom as moves power closer to wet areas.

3. Would the EU extension lead (really for 13a mains devices) work at a pinch?
No. (at a pinch you may electrocute yourself).

Are you using a Braun toothbrush? If yes you could have this wired into the mains and put next to your shaver socket:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07CD8M...t=&hvlocphy=1006457&hvtargid=pla-562657881266
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SFK

I think that's a pretty straight forward reply! Think I'll just do one at a time. Thanks.

 

[SFK]

JohnD,
Very interesting and good point regarding the Approval for UK Bathroom use. It is also available at Victoria Plumbing (I know), but again no Bathroom notice. It is made by ProofVision, who in the UK also make waterproof TVs for bathrooms - so hopefully they know the rules.

However, looking at the design, I think it is the normal Braun Toothbrush charger (that is Bathroom Approved), which has been glued onto a plastic plate that has screw locations that match a DG socket. I presume that its cable has had its plug cut off and this is terminated into the mains.

By doing it in this manner they are likely to have kept the original Braun Bathroom Approval?

https://www.victorianplumbing.co.uk...HggCEmxumAVQ9B1OSshoC0j0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

SFK

 

[JohnD]

How strange

They'd surely need Braun's agreement.

 

[AndyPRK]

get a shaver adaptor and plug it in in the bedroom is an easier/cheaper solution

only a couple of quid?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

If your toothbrush needs charging every day, buy a new one.

A bit of a waste.

Sure, you would want a longer-lived one for taking on holiday, but if you have a charger you can keep it on in the bathroom then you don't need to replace it until it won't run for 2 minutes.

Mine lasts more than a week on a charge.

So did mine.

When they were new.