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  1. R

    Bathroom shaver socket fault

    Hi, I've moved into a new house and the shaver socket in the bathroom (part of a light fitting) isn't working. There's no switch, it's supposed to be activated by inserting a two prong plug, but looking at it I can't see any moving part that responds to the insertion of a plug. I've attached an...
  2. Raging_Vampire

    UK-Standard Plug in Shaver Socket

    Hi, Little advice for a non-sparky. I've just bought a set of clippers and got them home to discover they're fitted with a standard 3-pin plug and I have a standard shaver socket in my bathroom. I have researched the connection, and a euro-adaptor physically fits into the socket. The clippers...
  3. L

    Using Shaver Socket with adaptor

    Hi I have a shaver socket in my bathroom - new build flat, socket has 115v & 240v. I have purchased an LED sensor nightlight which has a regular uk 3 pin plug, & I was wondering if I could use a European adaptor to plug the nightlight into the shaver socket. Nightlight has following details...
  4. U

    How much for shaver socket

    Hello. As I think it is half a days work. How much would you price for 2 x electric shaver points. 1 x loft light. Shaver 1 - has feed behind a mirror, so extending 1/2 of metre of cable and putting in appropriate location. Shaver 2 - no existing feed. 2metre of Cable taken from CU...
    • ultinator
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    • cable light materials shaver socket through
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Electrician Talk
  5. T

    Class 2 double insulated shaver socket??

    Anyone know of a bathroom suitable shaver socket that doesn't require an earth? I know the safety transformer load side doesn't need earthing, but all the ones I've come across, even the plastic ones, still have an earthing terminal presumably to earth the supply side (metal components within...
  6. D

    Shaver Sockets

    Can't seem to find the answer to this online, on the OSG table 8.1 it divulges that only switches and sockets allowed of SELV Under Zone 2 which much have a minimum degree of IPX4 protection and shaver supply units complying with BS EN 61558-2-5 if fixed where direct spray is unlikely. Does...
  7. W

    Shaver Outlets and Electric Toothbrush Chargers

    Had occasion to replace an older, noisy Shaver outlet in a bathroom and I thought I'd share the boring details (you have been warned). The old one was specified as "Shaver Only", and the new one includes the toothbrush icon. It turns out that although commonly used to charge toothbrushes the...
  8. T

    Terry 18

    Hi all Not an electrician - I am trying to source a Chilton shaver socket (not the only one by my web search). Wondered if anyone had one to save me having to remove replace back box ? My con tact details are [email protected] Tel 01234 720667
    • Terry Farmer
    • Thread
    • replace shaver socket standard
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  9. FUSEServices

    Shaver sockets and isolating them

    With the ease of EICR's and the like, and for customers to isolate those "buzzing" shaver sockets, isn't it time we started fitting them on isolator switches, either existing fan isolators or fused Spurs? Can't believe some electricians still hang them on the live lighting circuit without any...
  10. L

    shaver sockets that comply with current regs

    hi all thanks in advance. as above states, iv come across a very old shaver socket and i know iv seen in the inspection schedules something about when a shaver doesnt comply... just wanted to know a little more about this? the shaver socket is about 20 years old, has a switch for on/off so...
    • lennox
    • Thread
    • comply current regs regulations shaver socket sockets
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. P

    shaver socket

    does a change over like for like shaver socket need to be signed off although i will be carring out a ZS and its already RCD protected
  12. D

    Knightsbridge shaver lights.

    Pants. Designed by a muppet who has clearly never had to install one. Don't buy one. Not ever.
  13. Sparky_Steve

    shaver socket repair on bathroom mirror

    a customers daughters austrian boyfriend decided to charge his laptop from the bathroom mirror shaver point, they don't really want to replace the whole mirror nt sure where the sourced it from. i have emailed the usa/taiwan company from there website but no response and haven't had much luck...
  14. robd

    Mirror light c/w shaver socket sourcing

    Evening all, just a general punt...looking to source a mirror light for my own bathroom, needs to have a shaver socket on the side have tried the usual suspects re sourcing one just wondered if anyone had fitted any the liked/could recommend. Cheers
  15. R

    Issues with Shaver Light connections

    Hello forumites, I had a Vysal Shaver Light --- Dual Voltage Charging Socket which was working perfectly until the builders opened it up for Tiling. Now, after they re-connected, it doesn't work. I bought 2 new Shavers and none would work either. On checking, I found that they do work...
  16. D

    Shaver socket installation

    Hi Guys, Me again. im installing a shaver socket in a bathroom later on and was just wanting clarity on a couple of things. I know I've got to notify BC but what certificate do I give the cuter a MW? Or installation cert? also, is it good practice to take the feed from the ceiling rose and...
    • Dannydigger
    • Thread
    • installation shaver socket
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. HappyHippyDad

    Socket in a bathroom closet?

    Morning.. I have been asked to put a socket in a bathroom closet which has a door on it. Is there anything in the regs with regards this? The only similar situations that I can find show the wall seperating the area from the bath, but in my case there is a door as well, so the closet is...
  18. D

    Crabtree Shaver Socket Removal

    Hi I have to remove a screw less chrome ( NOT THE FLAT ONES) cover plate of a crabtree shave socket and no luck to date I notice that there are two little gaps that you can put a flat blade into but nothing seems to happen and I don't want to put loads of force on it in case it bends Any...
    • Deleted member 14631
    • Thread
    • crabtree driver hammer possible removal screw shaver socket
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. S

    Shaver socket

    Having a major brain fart... at a clients house who is wanting a shaver socket put in the en-suite. The en-suite isnt very big, about 5m x 1m. Anyways, the shower is going to go in one end with a a 200mm partition on its side and a glass screen as well. The owner wants the shaver socket on the...
    • StevieTee
    • Thread
    • glass shaver shower socket
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. S

    Shaver socket above bath in hotel - dangerous?

    Hi, Sorry to bother you all. Last year I visited a 4 star hotel (part of a chain) and found a shaver socket in Zone 1. It was to the left of the sink but directly above the bath. I could definitely see a risk for a small child standing in the bath. I emailed the hotel to warn them and they said...

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