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AnthonyL wrote:

On 3 Mar 2007 11:32:16 -0800, wrote:

On 2 Mar, 18:29, (AnthonyL) wrote:

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

If the appliance is 2 core, not 3, and under 20w, no problem. Note
shaver transformers are rated for short use times only.

Interesting point. I'll tell my wife to speed up my haircut We're
talking 10-15 mins I guess every month or so.

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.

I've got a suitable plug in my box of "never throw aways". The 3-pin
plug dismantles too so no problem there.

no worries then. As long as the plug isnt 50 years old.

NT