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240v shaver socket

  • 13-01-2024 04:48PM
    #1
    MiCrOMaN1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 133 ✭✭


    the socket in my bathroom is 240v, and I want to plug in a 250v device, is there any way to convert the socket to a 250v one?



Comments

  • #2
    Delta Lima
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 149 ✭✭Delta Lima


    As long as your device is rated less than 20 Watts, there shouldn't be a problem.

    Shaver sockets have little isolating transformers that can't supply heavier loads.



  • #3
    10-10-20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,440 ✭✭✭10-10-20


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058331110/240v-shaver-socket

    You asked the same question again?

    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058330244/bath-spa#latest



  • #4
    zg3409
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 7,236 ✭✭✭zg3409


    If it's hundreds of watts then a shaver socket will not supply enough power to it. Under law Irish bathrooms dont have power sockets to reduce accidental electrocution like people using hair dryers in a soaking wet bathrooms.

    So I would not recommend using an extension lead either. If the device came with a 2 pin European type plug it's likely to have not been sold in Ireland as it should have had a 3 pin uk plug.

    I would be very hesitant hopping in a bath with dodgy Chinese electronics. Worst case is electrocution and the risk of which is much higher in a wet environment.



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