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Default Tooth brush to razor socket connection problem

On 07/04/2017 13:13, Andrew Gabriel wrote:
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Broadback writes:
I have been given a new electric toothbrush. The problem is the the
socket I use is for electric razor while the new toothbrush has a
standard UK plug. Apart from cutting off the plug and joining it to a
razor plug has any one any suggestions please? the plus and toothbrush
charger is moulded.


Is the 13A plug original, or has someone changed it?
If original, the appliance isn't for use in a bathroom
(which would be rather stupid). Maybe it's intended to
be charged outside the bathroom, but uses internal
battery when in use?

Yes it is a bathroom product. What is need is the opposite of this:
Would a travel adapter (UK 3-pin in, europlug out) work