cplawson

Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 3 Location: Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Thanked: 0 times
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:47 am Post Subject: Power limits from a shaver socket |
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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: 12845 Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom Thanked: 21 times
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cplawson

Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 3 Location: Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Thanked: 0 times
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 2:47 pm Post Subject: |
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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: 391 Location: Worcestershire, United Kingdom Thanked: 0 times
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 5:46 pm Post Subject: |
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Ooops, misread the OP. |
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THRIPSTER

Joined: 21 Sep 2006 Posts: 176 Location: United Kingdom Thanked: 0 times
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Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 4:07 pm Post Subject: |
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Stick your head in the bidet or shower - it's cheaper |
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