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David Waterman

Hi,

I am frustrated by the lack of electrical outlets in my bathroom. I realise there is an electric shock hazard and that is the reason behind this problem. However, I don't see why I can't plug all my devices in at the same time so they can charge, even if they charge one-at-a-time. Isn't it a simple enough matter to time share the supply to multiple plugs?

Is there some risk I'm missing here?

I find myself also wondering why things like shavers and toothbrushes can't charge via a USB outlet too. Of course, I'm presuming there that the risk is lower from a USB socket than the usual one - I know many USB chargers can supply quite a lot of current, and even at 5V that is probably some risk, but they don't have to supply a lot of current, I imagine.

What do you think?

Max.
 
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David Waterman said:
I don't think I'm suggesting a change in the regs....or *am* I? I guess that is actually the root of my question, actually.

[edit] ...and to ask if there is already such a thing, which is seems not.
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A change in thenregs is just the start, you'd need a change in the approach of the vast ,ajority of electricians too. I still occasionally encounter electrician she who are applying regulations which were removed many many years ago. I've had one recently try to tell me that the regulations don't allow a flex of more than 2metres length to be installed, despite this having been removed from the regulations in the 70's (or possibly 80's)
 
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Guys: Do you think that maybe the reason nobody has already invented what the OP wants, is that in reality there's no call for it ?
Don't know about you guys, but in all my years in the trade I've never been asked for anything like it.
The majority of houses don't have a shaver socket in the bathroom & when one is installed a lot of them don't even get used.
 
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> The majority of houses don't have a shaver socket in the bathroom

I suppose I might be wrong, but I don't think I've *ever* been in a bathroom without one. They're often simply part of a light, of course, but anyway.

> & when one is installed a lot of them don't even get used.

I'd like to see references for that.

Of course, *I* am calling for it. I could be the first, but a quick search on Google shows I am certainly not alone. I guess most people give up looking, or are told it's against regulations and go one of the other routes. Giving up isn't the same as 'no call for it'...almost the opposite, I'd say.
 
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Where would you in your wisdom suggest these references are obtained from ?
My reply comes from over 40 years in the industry. As for the I am calling for it, feel free.
I won't say good luck with your quest, personally I think you need to find something more intelligent to waste your life on.

Bye
 
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David Waterman said:
> The majority of houses don't have a shaver socket in the bathroom

I suppose I might be wrong, but I don't think I've *ever* been in a bathroom without one. They're often simply part of a light, of course, but anyway.

> & when one is installed a lot of them don't even get used.

I'd like to see references for that.

Of course, *I* am calling for it. I could be the first, but a quick search on Google shows I am certainly not alone. I guess most people give up looking, or are told it's against regulations and go one of the other routes. Giving up isn't the same as 'no call for it'...almost the opposite, I'd say.
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All we can do David is work to the current regulations that are on hand.
Like I said with a bit of jest thrown in you can have socket outlets in a bathroom, just make sure they are rcd protected and 3meters away from the edge of your bath mate
 
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LankyWill said:
I can't believe half you lads are entertaining this jobsworth. Instead of moaning about your poor shaver and toothbrush learn how to charge stuff properly. As already stated

Toothbrush in the day
Shaver at night

Is this really the sort of world we live in?
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Customers want all sorts of odd stuff. Is this really any different?
 
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LankyWill said:
I can't believe half you lads are entertaining this jobsworth. Instead of moaning about your poor shaver and toothbrush learn how to charge stuff properly. As already stated

Toothbrush in the day
Shaver at night

Is this really the sort of world we live in?
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I view it as an exercise in diplomacy in the face of blatant awkwardness which is a necessary skill with some of the customers I meet.

I can't go around saying "F*** me pal, if not having enough charging sockets for your worn out junk appliances is a hardship and a problem, are you even sure you know what a problem is ?" too often.


Just as a hypothetical example you understand, and in no way related to the post in question.
 
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Well the customer is always right. For me the only thing I have on charge in my bathroom is.........nought. Her indoors got her toothbrush plugged into shaver socket once a week, I binned my electric shaver (which only need charging once a month, shaved every day, don't you know), for more manly wet shaver.

But if people want to usb plug in there iPad, iPhone, watch a tv in the bath, hair remover, hairdryer or whatever else, pamper their needs. Personally, wandering around in the nudy :eek:, with lashings of water & steam abound, I rather just manually teeth with a toothbrush. :)
 
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here's the answer.

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