Power limits from a shaver socket

cplawson · 17 Jan 2007

Hello,

I'm contemplating installing a shaver socket in my bathroom, which I'll power from the lighting circuit.

I want to be able to power a 45W oral irrigator from it.

I notice most of the shaver sockets are rated at 20VA, no good for my 45W appliance.

Is this because of the regulations limiting the amount of power allowed in 'zone 2', or do shaver sockets with bigger transformers than these 20VA ones exist?

Thanks for your help.

Craig.

Steve · 17 Jan 2007

Sorry, but WTF is an oral irrigator?

cplawson · 17 Jan 2007

I have deduced the answer to my question is in BS 60742 Chapter 2, Section 1. If only I had a copy of that standard

A oral irrigator is basically a water pump. Fill it's reservoir, and depending on what setting you use and what attachment you put on the business end you can, clean below the gumline and between teeth, clean your tongue, perform a nasal douche, et cetera...

http://www.dentist.net/waterpik-wp60.asp

Kes · 17 Jan 2007

Ooops, misread the OP.

THRIPSTER · 18 Jan 2007

Stick your head in the bidet or shower - it's cheaper

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Power limits from a shaver socket

cplawson

Steve

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Kes

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