I've got a Wahl hair clipper set with 3-pin plug but it would be a lot more convenient if I could plug it into the shaver socket instead of dragging out the extension cable.
The lead is twin flex. The plug (marked 13A) has a 3A fuse and the unit is rated at 240v 9W.
Is there any reason not to put a two pin shaver plug on it?
Many thanks
On Fri, 02 Mar 2007 18:29:03 GMT, snipped-for-privacy@please.invalid (AnthonyL) mused:
Technically not. The shaver socket will most probably be rated at about 20VA so should be fine.
I'm sure there are probably other reasons why you shouldn't do it though.
I suppose I might in theory invalidate the guarantee.
On Fri, 02 Mar 2007 18:47:09 +0000 someone who may be Lurch wrote this:-
One would need to get hold of the plug from somewhere, or cannibalise a suitable lead with the plug already on it.
Something like this might be the cheapest option.
On Sat, 03 Mar 2007 10:46:04 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)" mused:
I'd say that would be the best option, would mean some dismantling of the machine though if it hasn't already got a figure 8 inlet socket. I would defnitley not recommend joining the flex in any form in this situation.
If it's a Wahl, you can also fit it with a cable that's actually flexible.
I re-cabled mine with a silicone extra-flex cable (soldering iron cable) and used Wahl's old one for an arc welder and a set of jump leads.
IIRC the shaver plugs have fatter pins that are closer together.
Sparks...
If the appliance is 2 core, not 3, and under 20w, no problem. Note shaver transformers are rated for short use times only.
You can use either the old British 2 pin plugs popular in the 20s, and still used with shavers today, or the old French 2 pin plugs will also fit more or less all shaver adaptors. The latter have thinner pins slightly wider spaced.
NT
Interesting point. I'll tell my wife to speed up my haircut :) We're talking 10-15 mins I guess every month or so.
I've got a suitable plug in my box of "never throw aways". The 3-pin plug dismantles too so no problem there.
No need at all. The existing plug unscrews and I've got a suitable 2 pin plug to screw back on. I certainly would not be trying to join up mains cable for a hand held device used in the bathroom!
My concerns were the use of the shaver socket and the loss of the fuse which have been covered elsewhere.
no worries then. As long as the plug isnt 50 years old.
NT
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