Do they make dual 230v (not 115v) shaver sockets ?

[Talay]

I have 2 electric toothbrushes and would like them both to charge from a dual 230v socket. I see millions of 115/230v options but no dual 230v ones.

Any ideas ?

 

[Dave2010]

never seen one

install 2 side by side, wont look pleasant IMO but will do the job

 

[OwainDIYer]

you don't have to charge them in the bathroom.

Or subject to zone, cut the plugs off the charger units and wire them into a FCU.

 

[timtheenchanter]

never seen one, I have , however seen somone with a shaver LIGHT and still had a shaver socket next to it, same outcome, tidier.

 

[Chri5]

Duplicate post

 

[Chri5]

Why not use 2 x single back boxes, a joiner and 2 mk single socket sized points?

 

[flameport]

Dual 230v shaver sockets would have to contain two separate transformers, or a transformer with two completely separated secondary windings, but in both cases it would have a very limited market and cost a fortune. Not likely that any manufacturer would even consider making such a thing.

Those single plate MK sockets don't contain a transformer and so can't be fitted in a bathroom unless more than 3m from the shower or bath, and in the unlikely event of that actually being possible, you might as well fit standard socket outlets.

 

[JohnD]

they don't need charging every day. Try it, you will probably find they last a week or two before running down. So no need to keep them both plugged in all the time.

And you can get a shaver adaptor that fits in an ordinary 3-pin socket that the charger plug will fit into, so you can charge them in any (other) room of the house.

 

[ericmark]

Dual 230v shaver sockets would have to contain two separate transformers, or a transformer with two completely separated secondary windings, but in both cases it would have a very limited market and cost a fortune. Not likely that any manufacturer would even consider making such a thing.

Those single plate MK sockets don't contain a transformer and so can't be fitted in a bathroom unless more than 3m from the shower or bath, and in the unlikely event of that actually being possible, you might as well fit standard socket outlets.

I agree unlikely they would be made and a shaver socket is for shavers not tooth brushes they are intermittent rated not continuous so a tooth brush which you need to plug in to use would be OK but one you want to charge for an extended time should be charged outside the bathroom.
The max output is 20VA so the Braun one I have rated at 2W is well within the limits so likely prolonged use would not be a problem. The MK range are suitable for use with tooth brushes but one does have to be careful which make is selected.

The answer is of course two units and because the unit has to get rid of the heat generated in the unit it is unlikely you could get one that would fit the same box as a single outlet unit anyway.

Some dental equipment does have a warning that it can't be used from a 20VA outlet the UK versions are rechargeable to get around the problem.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Subject to the maximum current limits of a shaver point, there's nothing to stop you putting two of the MK K700's in the bathroom and connecting them to the 230V output of a shaver point somewhere out of sight (in the loft maybe?).

Not something that I would do, but practical from a technical and safety point of view.

 

[clifford1]

Set the shaver to 110 v and plug it into the other socket.

Or get one of these:

http://www.indipc.fr/connectique,bl...page,zoom,mod,boutique,gps,56383-2834.fr.html

Widely available in Europe.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

That's an adapter for CEE 7/16 Europlugs, not BS 4573 / IEC 60884-1 shaver plugs - they are not the same.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Set the shaver to 110 v and plug it into the other socket.

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That doesn't work mate.
The shuttered sockets on the shaver points are mechanically linked so you can only use on socket at a time.

 

[EFLImpudence]

This is all academic.

Shaver sockets are for shavers and not intended to charge toothbrushes.
Do you need a double one so you can shave at the same time as someone else?

Double (or multiple) toothbrush chargers would presumable be called 'double (or multiple) toothbrush charger'

Can you not buy an electric toothbrush with changeable brushes?

 

[Chri5]

Or buy the same brush type and do as we do, charge one then it's the others turn.

The charge lasts 10+ 3 minute "routines", so there's never a need for two charging simultaneously.