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Is it safe to plug this in?
I've just bought this cheap electric shaver and it's come with a charger cable, but the connection isn't your standard UK plug, it's only got two prongs.
The instruction manual says "Charging power 220-240V 50Hz". The box says "Charging Voltage: AC220V 50Hz 3W". There's a slider on the shaver itself that selects between 220-240V.
I've only ever seen this connection abroad and know nothing about voltages. Is it safe to plug in a UK socket the way it is without an adapter or will it smoke up and damage my outlet or electrics? :/
6 Answers
- GreywolfLv 710 years agoFavorite Answer
No trouble, the ratings are correct. But the two prong plug is designed for the kind of shaver socket fitting that is rated for bathrooms. You will need a shaver socket adapter if you want to plug it into a normal wall socket.
- NightworksLv 710 years ago
That must ONLY be plugged into a shaver outlet, which is a two-pin socket. I have a rechargeable toothbrush with the same plug.
Do NOT plug it into a standard three-pin socket. You could electrocute yourself.
- ?Lv 610 years ago
Surely you know the voltage in the UK.
Tell me how you're going to get a 2 pin plug into the UK 3 pin socket?
For you, I suggest binning it.
- GibsonEssGeeLv 710 years ago
You need a shaver adapter such as http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?q=shaver+...
You can get them from most places like larger supermarkets and Wilkinsons.
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- Anonymous10 years ago
most razors have these plugs. it would be best if you brought an adaptor xx
