Converting a shaver socket to an electrical outlet

[chrisw6954]

I have an early 1900's house which used to have a bathroom downstairs. The room has since been used as an office with an extension cable from the kitchen for electric. Can this shaver socket be converted into an electrical outlet?

I have a little knowledge of electrics and would presume (haven't looked yet) that the shaver socket will be run from the lighting circuit. I have installed electrical outlets from a spur and was wondering if a fcu could be used in any way to allow an electric socket to be used or is there another way?

Many thanks
Chris

 

[telectrix]

the shaver socket might well be on the lighting circuit. fitting a socket outlet is a bad idea as you'd be limited as to load. the correct way would be to tap into the socket circuit. best to get a local electrician round to advise.

 

[Pete999]

What he said

 

[dingledong]

Yes what they both said
Look on the forum

 

[chrisw6954]

the shaver socket might well be on the lighting circuit. fitting a socket outlet is a bad idea as you'd be limited as to load. the correct way would be to tap into the socket circuit. best to get a local electrician round to advise.

I know I can't just replace it for an electrical outlet, I was wondering if there was any way around running a spur from the landing. If not then a spur from the landing is what I'll do just hoping for an easier way so log as it was safe.