cplawson

Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 3 Location: Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:47 am |
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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. |
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Steve

Joined: 15 Apr 2005 Posts: 15751 Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom Thanked: 211 times
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cplawson

Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 3 Location: Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 2:47 pm |
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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 |
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Kes

Joined: 31 May 2006 Posts: 399 Location: Worcestershire, United Kingdom
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 5:46 pm |
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Ooops, misread the OP. |
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THRIPSTER

Joined: 21 Sep 2006 Posts: 205 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 4:07 pm |
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Stick your head in the bidet or shower - it's cheaper |
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