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"Anthony R. Gold" writes:
I recently bought a Water Pik (a water jet equivalent of dental floss) but
its power needs appear to exceed that available from a standard UK shaver
outlet. The device is rated at 25VA and it appears that the standard UK
shaver outlet is rated at just 20VA. Anyway I get around just 45 seconds
of use before the thermal cut-out turns the socket off for a few minutes.

Hi.

Normally the transformer is only on when a plug is in place. If so one
could theoretically fit a miniature mains fan (eg 3") within the
fitting to cool the transformer. Result: no cutting out. However you
mustnt do this as it will probably no longer comply with BS EN etc,
and you might get it wrong and cook yourself.

Regards, NT