Electric Toothbrush (Philips Sonicare)

[welldigger99]

Hi,
My old electric toothbrush charging base came with a two pin plug, which enabled it to be charged from the 240V charger socket no problem.
My new brush (purchased last week) now has the charging base terminating in a USB-A plug!
I might be wrong, but I don't think may people with have usb sockets in their bathrooms! Is it even allowed under UK regulations?
What's going on?

Thanks

 

[EFLImpudence]

I don't think may people with have usb sockets in their bathrooms! Is it even allowed under UK regulations?

You could have a usb socket but not on a normal electrical socket (in a usual sized UK bathroom).

What's going on?

You seem to have bought something unsuitable for your needs.

 

[accelerator]

I might be wrong, but I don't think may people with have usb sockets in their bathrooms! Is it even allowed under UK regulations?
What's going on?

No, but they will have a USB charger elsewhere in the house. Probably more people have USB chargers than old two pin sockets in the bathroom.

So, you'll just have to charge it outside the bathroom.

 

[AndyPRK]

sadly charge elsewhere or get one of these

230V Shaver Socket with Dual USB Type A+C Charging Curved Edge Knightsbridge | eBay UK

Gently contoured 7mm plate with rounded edges and anti-microbial properties. Minimum mounting box depth: 47mm.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Mottie]

We've always charged our electric toothbrushes out of the bathroom.