hi, the shaver socket in the bathroom has constantly buzzed in the bathroom since we moved in last year. Nothing is ever plugged into it but could it actually be using electricity due to buzzing?
buzzing shaver socket
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Shaver sockets contain effectively a transformer so 'buzzing' is not uncommon.
However buzzing can be caused by other factors.
If you are confident enough, turn the power off to this circuit (usually a lighting circuit) and remove the cover and check the tightness of the connections, look for any signs of burning at the same time.
If you are still unhappy call an electrician who will be happy to check for you
However buzzing can be caused by other factors.
If you are confident enough, turn the power off to this circuit (usually a lighting circuit) and remove the cover and check the tightness of the connections, look for any signs of burning at the same time.
If you are still unhappy call an electrician who will be happy to check for you
The xformers buzz and this is louder when it's fixed against tiles.
A blob of sealant under the shaver f/plate acts as a damper and reduces the noise. You may also find that the resonating has caused the screws to work loose and a simple quarter turn to tighten them up will again reduce the noise.
Without attachments the shaver socket will eat a small amount of power, lost via heat and the xformer resonating.
A blob of sealant under the shaver f/plate acts as a damper and reduces the noise. You may also find that the resonating has caused the screws to work loose and a simple quarter turn to tighten them up will again reduce the noise.
Without attachments the shaver socket will eat a small amount of power, lost via heat and the xformer resonating.
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These things usually have a mains switch that operates from the outlet socket(s) and so should not buzz with nothing plugged in.
I suspect that this on/off switch has jammed on.
Frank
I've installed lots, its not at all common to see one with an on/off button.
S
sparkyspike
Glad it's not just me.
Some shaver sockets do sometimes just decide to start buzzing. If they still buzz when you loosen the plate screws, then get a new one. The buzzing won't go away on its own.
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