phone charger for use in a bathroom. Is there such a thing?

[littlespark]

Just thinking. I use a fitbit, and I got into the habit of charging it every few days when I had a shower. (charging it every few days, not having a shower every few days!)

Is there something i can use inside the bathroom to give me a standard 5v USB socket?

Of course you can get a single socket with a usb in it, but cant use that in the bathroom.
Could I take a supply from the shaver socket, but would it have to come from the output side of the transformer?
Could I use a regular plug in usb charger with European pins and plug it into the shaver socket?


Any thoughts?

 

[buzzlightyear]

could you not charge it in the bedroom or hall way .

 

[littlespark]

That’s what I have been doing, Buzz... but I forget sometimes and the Fitbit dies and doesn’t record anything.

It was really just a question out of interest.

 

[Strima]

Just use one of these: USB Adaptor

 

[MJPD29]

You could use a blank 1 gang plate and put a usb module in. I believe mk sell such a thing.

 

[westward10]

You can get them I saw some the other day with just one point on them but didn't take much notice, provided it is out of the zones I presume they are okay.

ML ACCESSORIES Screwless 1G Quad Usb Charger Outlet 5V Dc 5.1A - Matt White With White Insert (SFQUADMW) UK

 

[Taylortwocities]

You can get them I saw some the other day with just one point on them but didn't take much notice, provided it is out of the zones I presume they are okay.

ML ACCESSORIES Screwless 1G Quad Usb Charger Outlet 5V Dc 5.1A - Matt White With White Insert (SFQUADMW) UK

That is not OK unless it is SELV, which it does not appear to be....

 

[westward10]

Here's an MK one.

https://www.electrika.com/catalogues/MK-Electric/Logic-Plus-White-Wiring-Devices/Euro-Power-Modules/K5837WHI/USB-CHARGING-MODULE/part/500274

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That is not OK unless it is SELV, which it does not appear to be....

The MK one is SELV.

 

[James]

Accountant dies after phone falls into bath while on charge

Evgenia Shulyatyeva, 26, was found dead by her mother who rushed over when she didn't reply to her messages.

metro.co.uk

I don’t know if they are non isolating transformers they use but it’s not good for Russians by the looks of things.

 

[littlespark]

That's what I was thinking of, @westward10 , 50 quid is a bit steep though.

I found similar on amazon but with 4 outlets and a lot of Chinese writing on the back, but I didn't think it would be decent quality.

I didn't like the thought of something being plugged into the shaver socket for too long.
(I would unplug after using it, but I dont think anyone else in the house would)

 

[westward10]

You need to be careful I know the British Safety Council did tests on a lot of these usb points and loads failed, at least with MK you know they are SELV.

 

[static zap]

I didn't like the thought of something being plugged into the shaver socket for too long.

This explains the 2 pin on my electric toothbrush.
(Soon converted for an electricity free bathroom)

 

[littlespark]

Did I read on the forum somewhere that shaver sockets are designed for shavers only and not toothbrushes??
Seems pointless having toothbrush chargers with 2 pins then?

 

[westward10]

Did I read on the forum somewhere that shaver sockets are designed for shavers only and not toothbrushes??
Seems pointless having toothbrush chargers with 2 pins then?

The MK ones show a toothbrush and a shaver. You are correct as some do not have continuous rated transformers and can overheat.
Seems the MK part I showed is just a module which fits to a euro plate.

MK USB Charging Module White - Euro Module Coms Module - White | MK (K5837WHI)

 

[pirate]

Depends on your phone. Inductive chargers are fine for bathroom.
Tin hat on, as I know some will be unhappy with this...

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

when in Germany last year when in a upmarket air bnb there was a wireless charging pad on both the coffee table and another in the kitchen work top.
Took a look and were both selv you can buy little attachments like a power bank that plugs into a phone or similar device so it can charge wirelessly.
In theory you could have one on the tiles on a bathroom and put a little attachemt onthe fitbit and it will charge. Dont see an issue if its selv and well made.

 

[westward10]

It is a Fitbit which requires a hard and not wireless connection.

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

It is a Fitbit which requires a hard and not wireless connection.

You could get a little device to plug onto it to use the wireless charge pad though

 

[JBW175]

Can you not just plug it into one of them USB power banks that you can buy?

 

[Taylortwocities]

Can you not just plug it into one of them USB power banks that you can buy?

He could, and he does. But he wants it IN the bathroom, and there are some challenges to doing that!