Shaver skt with double outlets

[a-z electrics]

Anyone know if you can get a bathroom rated shaver socket with two 230v outlets (for 2 toothbrushes). Or alternatively smaller units?
Or would it be ok to use both 115V and 230V skts simultaneously with two toothbrushes?
They are such a lump arent they.. why can't they be smaller like the ones you get integrated with shaver lights?
I see Greenbrook do a single gang size so 2 of these might be ok.. they going inside a cupbd in a shower room.

 

[Deleted member 105166]

Never seen one, it would have to contain two transformers. I guess there is little demand for them - realistically, do both toothbrushes need to be charged at the same time? As a last resort, install two singles side by side.

 

[buzzlightyear]

do both toothbrushes need to be charged at the same time

one for the top teeth and one for the bottom .

 

[a-z electrics]

I don't think so... It's more a His n Hers requirement I think. Yes that's what I thought 2 singles but im surprised in this day and age there isn't one unit with 2 outlets.

 

[buzzlightyear]

I don't think so... It's more a His n Hers requirement I think. Yes that's what I thought 2 singles but im surprised in this day and age there isn't one unit with 2 outlets.

put one in for her indoors and for him separated behind a glass cage.

 

[Deleted member 105166]

It's more a His n Hers requirement I think.

I get that, however they don't need charging that frequently, do they?
Depending on the model, the charger doubles up as a stand, however they still don't both need to be plugged in simultaneously.

 

[a-z electrics]

No they wouldn't need to be charging simultaneously but I think it's more the convenience factor that you park your toothbrush on your own charger. Like you would charge your mobile on your own charger..

 

[Deleted member 26818]

No, you cannot get shaver sockets with two 230V outlets.

 

[snowhead]

Check your chargers, some are multivoltage.
My Phillips shaver is 100 to 240v.

If you've not got 1 multivoltage, buy a toothbrush or whatever, that is.
Then 1 in each socket 230 /115

 

[Deleted member 105166]

You could address this from another angle and buy a 110V electric toothbrush and then use both 230V and 110V sockets simultaneously - after checking the chargers together don't exceed the rated output of the socket

 

[a-z electrics]

You could address this from another angle and buy a 110V electric toothbrush and then use both 230V and 110V sockets simultaneously - after checking the chargers together don't exceed the rated output of the socket

Yes I wondered about that. One might charge up twice as fast but don't think that would be an issue.

 

[Rpa07]

Truly a 1st world problem - we’re doomed! doomed I tell thee!

 

[a-z electrics]

No, you cannot get shaver sockets with two 230V outlets.

Ok that's told me then

 

[a-z electrics]

Ok thanks for your replies guys. I shall discuss the options with the client then..

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Is the cupboard on the wall, or is it a full length cupboard, floor to ceiling?

 

[KEV 1 N]

Yes I wondered about that. One might charge up twice as fast but don't think that would be an issue.

Might be worth checking if you can actually plug two in together, at the same time. I’m nearly sure you can’t as it’s either 230 or 110...I could be wrong here. Just some shaver sockets have a selector switch to go from 230/110...

 

[a-z electrics]

Still don't know why they need to be so big when the integrated ones are much smaller..

 

[a-z electrics]

Yes cupboard on wall. Not quite full height but a step fwd as originally they wanted them on tiled wall!
Still don't know why they need to be so big when the integrated ones are much smaller..

 

[buzzlightyear]

Ok thanks for your replies guys. I shall discuss the options with the client then..

what,take them to the dentist to take the teeth out ,and save monies

 

[buzzlightyear]

went to a job once the husband and the lady had they own bog brush
so they did not what to clean the other s88T.

 

[Rpa07]

went to a job once the husband and the lady had they own bog brush
so they did not what to clean the other s88T.

Sure that they weren’t just big tooth brushes Buzz?

 

[KEV 1 N]

Are these any good? They look nice and compact. Pack of two as well!

 

[Deleted member 26818]

They comply, and can be used in zone 2.

 

[happysteve]

On the subject of shaver sockets for use for charging toothbrushes... I noticed the spec for the Click Mode shaver socket says:

Shaver outlet is not continuously rated and therefore not suitable for use as a permanent charging outlet
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That particular one is rated at 20VA. Given the weight of these things, I'm surprised they can't handle a continuous 0.17A (at 115V, or half that at 230V)

 

[Taylortwocities]

You could address this from another angle and buy a 110V electric toothbrush and then use both 230V and 110V sockets simultaneously - after checking the chargers together don't exceed the rated output of the socket

With shaver sockets that have two sockets (230 & 110v), the two outputs are mechanically latched so that you physically cannot have a plug in each output at the same time.

 

[Bellendian]

I had problems with some mk shaver sockets that were being used to charge toothbrushes. Transformers were overheating and causing the front plate to crack. MK have since updated, and newer versions have a symbol of toothbrush on, not the 'shavers only' wording. No issues with the upgraded ones, but definitely something to bear in mind.

 

[a-z electrics]

Are these any good? They look nice and compact. Pack of two as well!
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These were what I got in the end.. fitted and havent heard of any problems... mind you, Im sure theres a big heap of smouldering rubble where the house was last time I passed ;-)