why do we always need a shaving plug? Wouldn't it be easier to make a plug that does whatever a shaving plug does and attach it directly to the shaver?
2007-01-26 20:22:44 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
Because it would put plug adaptor makers out of business lol.
2007-01-26 20:31:11 · answer #1 · answered by Pete J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eu electrical energy is a distinctive frequency (50 Hz; the U.S. has 60 Hz), besides as a distinctive voltage. A transformer modifications the voltage yet no longer the frequency. i understand a guy who says that his electric powered shaver does not artwork properly on eu electrical energy, in spite of a plug adapter. A cordless variety with rotating head and inner batteries could be large with the right adapter and transformer. The frequency is only a in all probability for shavers that run the A.C. straight away into the hand-held humming gizmo.
2016-12-16 14:39:51 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The shaver sockets in bathrooms are powered through an isolating transformer, effectivly removing the risk of a fatal electric shock.
As you have no 13a sockets in your bathroom, just cut off the two pin plug and fit a 3 pin. It will be safe outside the bathroom.
2007-01-26 20:31:12 · answer #3 · answered by lulu 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What? My shaver definitely plugs straigh into power. Where are you living that you only have battery operated shavers?
Braun, Philips, Sunbeam just to mention a few all have direct plug in models
2007-01-26 20:44:52 · answer #4 · answered by Shelty K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope..cos life-span of shaver is short, so it would be changed for maybe a couple of years. and for some shaver that could be washed and cleaned, it would be hazardous. And all electronic components in a normal household shares plugs. So...yeahh..
2007-01-26 20:30:33 · answer #5 · answered by Christopher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Safety is paramount when using electrical items in bathrooms, so the voltage has to be reduced or inverted. Also shavers being hand held have to be small, there is not enough room to contain larger batteries or transformer (power reducer). I hope this helps.
2007-01-26 20:33:34 · answer #6 · answered by MellowMan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been considering a flying shaver, responsive to voice control...
2007-01-26 20:26:10 · answer #7 · answered by Vesna G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do YOU need an electric shaver?
2007-01-26 20:25:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not 100% but i imagine it's to do with safety - the lower voltage/ampage(???) allows the sockets to be placed in bathrooms under UK housing law, while a standard socket is not.
2007-01-26 20:27:06 · answer #9 · answered by finchleyjohn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a really interesting question. I think it's just something that we've accepted and not really thought about. I'll be thinking about that one all day now. Smarty Pants!
2007-01-26 20:34:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋