Swap 3 pin for shaver

garfy117 · 6 Feb 2012

Hi, our house has a cloakroom/utility room that currently has a 3 pin socket in it (was powering a washing machine). Ideally I'd like this changed for a shaver socket, and my father has offered to do so. I'm a bit confused by the various regulations though - if the plug socket is there already do we need it signed off/checked, or can he just go ahead?

If so will a standard transformer socket work ok?

Thanks
Gareth

StephenW · 6 Feb 2012

Wouldn't this be more useful, cheaper and more flexible?

Example:
http://www.wickes.co.uk/invt/710423

garfy117 · 6 Feb 2012

I suppose it would yes - I thought changing for a transformer might offer more protection if it got splashed (it's not hugely far away from the sink and after the room is renovated the kids will be using it a lot)

DetlefSchmitz · 6 Feb 2012

For one with a transformer you need a very deep backbox, plus the socket will probably be on its side as they are usually vertically mounted.

Taylortwocities · 6 Feb 2012

I rather think that you would need to add/change the existing socket for an FCU and put a 3amp fuse in it. The output from the FCU would then go to the shaver socket.

Rather a lot of work when the Wickes adaptor will do the same thing.

PS Please note that the requirement for a sseparated supply (eg a shaver point) only applies in Bath and shower rooms, etc. It's not necessary in a regular cloakroom that has only a WC and sink.

garfy117 · 6 Feb 2012

Thanks all, much appreciated - ill go with the wickes adapter and save my long suffering father some work!

ban-all-sheds · 6 Feb 2012

Other sheds are available.

Diyisfun · 6 Feb 2012

ban-all-sheds said:
Other sheds are available.

Anything to increase a post count..

diynot

If you need to find a tradesperson to get your job done, please try our local search below, or if you are doing it yourself you can find suppliers local to you.

Select the supplier or trade you require, enter your location to begin your search.

Are you a trade or supplier? You can create your listing free at DIYnot Local

Swap 3 pin for shaver

Similar threads