Shaver socket always on

[andyv1]

I'm about to have a shaver socket fitted in my bathroom. I've got an MK K701 unit. It's big and chunky with an isolation transformer which I'm not that keen on. There are smaller units which i've seen in continental hotels which i believe are unacceptale in UK. I'm concerned that the tranformer will be always on and using a small amount of power, yet a switch in the bathroom cabinet may not be permissible. I'm trying to avoid a proliferation of pull switches as there are already two in there.

How is this usually dealt with?

 

[AndyPRK]

Well use a shaver light like everyone else and the transformer only works when the lights on.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Some shaver socket/transformers only are energised when something is plugged in to the socket.

I dont have a list in my head, but I'll bet a search on Google would identify the right one!

 

[flameport]

Crabtree shaver sockets are only on when the plug is inserted.

 

[JohnW2]

Some shaver socket/transformers only are energised when something is plugged in to the socket.

Indeed they do - and the OP's MK K701 appears to be one of them - so the OP has nothing to worry about ( see here ). It says:

"Automatic primary supply switching on insertion of plug"

Kind Regards, John

 

[Taylortwocities]

Solution Sunday. Whoopie.

All I need now is for Oxford to win the boat race……………..

 

[JohnW2]

I'm about to have a shaver socket fitted in my bathroom. I've got an MK K701 unit. It's big and chunky with an isolation transformer which I'm not that keen on. ... I'm concerned that the tranformer will be always on and using a small amount of power...

It won't be - see my recent reply to TTC. The transformer of the K701 you have will only be 'on' when a plug is inserted into the shaver socket.

Kind Regards, John

 

[andyv1]

I'm about to have a shaver socket fitted in my bathroom. I've got an MK K701 unit. It's big and chunky with an isolation transformer which I'm not that keen on. ... I'm concerned that the tranformer will be always on and using a small amount of power...

It won't be - see my recent reply to TTC. The transformer of the K701 you have will only be 'on' when a plug is inserted into the shaver socket.

Kind Regards, John

That's good to know. Many thanks

 

[JohnW2]

That's good to know. Many thanks

You're welcome.

Kind Regards, John

 

[ekmdgrf]

Mach-3 and some shaving foam.