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Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
Out of interest, does anyone know why in most homes/fittings in the uk are
the shaver points dual voltage. i.e. 115 & 240 when all shavers I have ever seen sold in the uk are 240v Regards, Will |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
On Sun, 12 Mar 2006 19:47:26 -0000, "Willi"
wrote: Out of interest, does anyone know why in most homes/fittings in the uk are the shaver points dual voltage. i.e. 115 & 240 when all shavers I have ever seen sold in the uk are 240v Regards, Will Because you might have an American visitor. -- ..andy |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
On Sun, 12 Mar 2006 19:47:26 -0000, "Willi"
wrote: Out of interest, does anyone know why in most homes/fittings in the uk are the shaver points dual voltage. i.e. 115 & 240 when all shavers I have ever seen sold in the uk are 240v Regards, Will Most shaver sockets are fitted in hotels and other places occupied by visitors who may well be from countries where 115v is the norm. -- Frank Erskine |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
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Willi wrote: Out of interest, does anyone know why in most homes/fittings in the uk are the shaver points dual voltage. i.e. 115 & 240 when all shavers I have ever seen sold in the uk are 240v Regards, Will You might have American visitors! Since, being in a bathroom, they have to have an isolating transformer, it's very easy to provide a 110v tapping. -- Cheers, Roger ______ Please reply to newsgroup. Reply address IS valid, but is disposable in the event of excessive spam. |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
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"Willi" writes: Out of interest, does anyone know why in most homes/fittings in the uk are the shaver points dual voltage. i.e. 115 & 240 when all shavers I have ever seen sold in the uk are 240v Mine have all been dual voltage or wide range, 100-250V. I noticed in the instructions for a shaver socket it says wide range devices (typically chargers with SMPSU) should be used on the 120V side, as they often draw very little current, and the offload output voltage of a shaver socket can be up to 270V. -- Andrew Gabriel |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
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Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
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from Frank Erskine contains these words: I draw the line at a "cut-throat" razor :-) The Gillette Mach 3 Turbo is my current favourite, with "Body Shop" Shave Cream. I use hair-conditioner and a wet razor - conditioner's much slipperier than soap and doesn't make my face feel like I'm wearing Michael Jackson's face all day. -- Skipweasel Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
Guy King typed
I use hair-conditioner and a wet razor - conditioner's much slipperier than soap and doesn't make my face feel like I'm wearing Michael Jackson's face all day. So *that's* why you don't look like him all day... -- Helen D. Vecht: Edgware. |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
I draw the line at a "cut-throat" razor :-) The Gillette Mach 3 Turbo
is my current favourite, with "Body Shop" Shave Cream. Have you tried the new M3Power with the battery operated vibrating blade? I bought one recently as they'd sold out of conventional Mach 3s. Very sceptical, but utterly converted. Gets much closer and actually hurts less. Christian. |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
On Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:26:37 +0000 (UTC), Frank Erskine wrote:
I draw the line at a "cut-throat" razor :-) The Gillette Mach 3 Turbo is my current favourite, with "Body Shop" Shave Cream. I use disposables, Gillette Blue II Slalom. Are the ones with disposable blades worth the extra cost? I can recommend King Of Shaves gel. -- Nigel M |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
Willi wrote:
Out of interest, does anyone know why in most homes/fittings in the uk are the shaver points dual voltage. i.e. 115 & 240 when all shavers I have ever seen sold in the uk are 240v Regards, Will Most shavers can be switched between 240v and 110v and has been said you might have a yank visiting or you might visit a yank in which case you can switch you're shaver to suit their supply. ;-) -- Sir Benjamin Middlethwaite |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
Christian McArdle wrote:
I draw the line at a "cut-throat" razor :-) The Gillette Mach 3 Turbo is my current favourite, with "Body Shop" Shave Cream. Have you tried the new M3Power with the battery operated vibrating blade? I bought one recently as they'd sold out of conventional Mach 3s. Very sceptical, but utterly converted. Gets much closer and actually hurts less. But still not a patch on Wilkinson Sword Quattro blades. Tim |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
so only the dual voltage versions are made.
I should say that single voltage versions WITHOUT the safety isolator transformer are available for a fraction of the cost. However, these are not suitable for bathrooms, limiting their potential uses. Christian. |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
Nigel Molesworth wrote: On Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:26:37 +0000 (UTC), Frank Erskine wrote: I draw the line at a "cut-throat" razor :-) The Gillette Mach 3 Turbo is my current favourite, with "Body Shop" Shave Cream. I use disposables, Gillette Blue II Slalom. Are the ones with disposable blades worth the extra cost? In some cases the blades are identical. I use the blades from twin swivel disposables in a nicely balanced metal Gillette (forget what model but it's a few years old now). The heavier handle and a decent shaving gel are worth more than the higher cost of "disposable" blades to fit the handle. Razors are like ink-jet printers. The sell you the razor with a couple of blades then rip you off for the consumables. MBQ |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
On Mon, 13 Mar 2006 13:57:12 -0000, Christian McArdle wrote:
I had to use a Gillette Blue II at my mum's because I forgot my razor. Next time I forget I'll use a wire brush in a power drill. Was it a new one? I nearly killed my wife after she used my razor for her legs, then put it back. -- Nigel M |
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"Christian McArdle" wrote in message ... I had to use a Gillette Blue II at my mum's because I forgot my razor. Next time I forget I'll use a wire brush in a power drill. Was it a new one? Yes. I popped out to the petrol station to buy a bag. I have particularly sensitive skin, though. I'm sure some people can cope with them. Why do you shave? I can't understand why any man doesn't want to look like a man. Not shaving saves time, money and pain :-) Mary Christian. |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
On Mon, 13 Mar 2006 15:55:37 -0000, Mary Fisher wrote:
Why do you shave? Because otherwise he would grow a beard! fx: wipes feet Dirty! Dirty! Dirty! -- Nigel M |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
On Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:54:42 GMT, wrote:
On 13 Mar, Frank Erskine wrote: Although I do somewhere have an eclectic razor, I always prefer a conventional manual "wet" razor, being faster and more thorough than any powered one. I draw the line at a "cut-throat" razor :-) The Gillette Mach 3 Turbo is my current favourite, with "Body Shop" Shave Cream. What happened to your facial fungal appendage? See above. -- Frank Erskine |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
Yes. I popped out to the petrol station to buy a bag. I have
particularly sensitive skin, though. I'm sure some people can cope with them. Why do you shave? Because I'd look like an itchy hermit with a personal hygiene problem. Christian. |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
"Mary Fisher" wrote in message t... "Christian McArdle" wrote in message ... I had to use a Gillette Blue II at my mum's because I forgot my razor. Next time I forget I'll use a wire brush in a power drill. Was it a new one? Yes. I popped out to the petrol station to buy a bag. I have particularly sensitive skin, though. I'm sure some people can cope with them. Why do you shave? I can't understand why any man doesn't want to look like a man. Not shaving saves time, money and pain :-) The beard goes grey first :o( Other newsgroups have mugshot galleries eg uk.rec.walking ( I last shaved on March 10 1975): http://www.wilderness-wales.co.uk/urw/mg/mg.html -- Bob Mannix (anti-spam is as easy as 1-2-3 - not) |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
On Mon, 13 Mar 2006 16:03:34 -0000, Bob Mannix wrote:
Other newsgroups have mugshot galleries http://www.wilderness-wales.co.uk/urw/mg/emmanuelle.html I want that wun. -- Nigel M |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
"Nigel Molesworth" wrote in message ... On Mon, 13 Mar 2006 16:03:34 -0000, Bob Mannix wrote: Other newsgroups have mugshot galleries http://www.wilderness-wales.co.uk/urw/mg/emmanuelle.html I want that wun. Strangely, never known to post anything! -- Bob Mannix (anti-spam is as easy as 1-2-3 - not) |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
"Christian McArdle" wrote in message ... Yes. I popped out to the petrol station to buy a bag. I have particularly sensitive skin, though. I'm sure some people can cope with them. Why do you shave? Because I'd look like an itchy hermit with a personal hygiene problem. I don't understand that answer ... |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
"Bob Mannix" wrote in message ... I can't understand why any man doesn't want to look like a man. Not shaving saves time, money and pain :-) The beard goes grey first :o( Nothing wrong with that. Other newsgroups have mugshot galleries eg uk.rec.walking ( I last shaved on March 10 1975): http://www.wilderness-wales.co.uk/urw/mg/mg.html Great! Proves my point :-) I'd be happy to provide a mug shot for a d-i-y gallery. Mary |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
Why do you shave?
Because I'd look like an itchy hermit with a personal hygiene problem. I don't understand that answer ... I missed out an "otherwise". Christian. |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
"Christian McArdle" wrote in message ... Why do you shave? Because I'd look like an itchy hermit with a personal hygiene problem. I don't understand that answer ... I missed out an "otherwise". ah - I understand, thanks. Hmm. Do you mean that you think all men with beards look like that or would it just be you? Mary |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
"Mary Fisher" wrote in message t... "Bob Mannix" wrote in message ... I can't understand why any man doesn't want to look like a man. Not shaving saves time, money and pain :-) The beard goes grey first :o( Nothing wrong with that. Other newsgroups have mugshot galleries eg uk.rec.walking ( I last shaved on March 10 1975): http://www.wilderness-wales.co.uk/urw/mg/mg.html Great! Proves my point :-) Now I'm worried ;o) |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
On Mon, 13 Mar 2006 16:25:24 -0000, Mary Fisher wrote:
Do you mean that you think all men with beards look like that Beards are evil. If you need any proof, go to: http://www.beards.org/ -- Nigel M |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
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from "Mary Fisher" contains these words: Why do you shave? I can't understand why any man doesn't want to look like a man. Not shaving saves time, money and pain :-) Beards are tickly and irritating - but have the advantage of being a source of unexpected snacks and forgotten trifles. -- Skipweasel Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. |
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Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
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from Nigel Molesworth contains these words: Beards are evil. If you need any proof, go to: http://www.beards.org/ They do seem associated with mad stary eyes, innit. -- Skipweasel Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
Nigel Molesworth wrote: On Mon, 13 Mar 2006 15:55:37 -0000, Mary Fisher wrote: Why do you shave? Because otherwise he would grow a beard! And what's wrong with a beard, Nigel? I do the manly thing and grow the facial fuzz. Makes me sound heroic until you find out that I grow the beard in the winter because it keeps my chin nice and warm! Of more importance, why are there more than a dozen shaver sockets advertised on Screwfix - makes the job of choosing the perfect one for the new en-suite tricky. (I'm installing said socket as a summer contingency in case anyone asks). Mungo :-) P.S. American in-laws decided to brave air-travel and come visit sunny Scotland a year or so ago. They bought one of those "adaptor" plugs for some mains electrical appliance and when the device failed to work they asked me if I could help. Yes: the device just did a pin conversion, not a pin-and-voltage. So some nice little 115 volt gadget got the full 240 volt treatment (whose peak is 330v or so if I remember correctly that you multiple the value by the square root of two) : bang. |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
"Christian McArdle" wrote in message ... Do you mean that you think all men with beards look like that or would it just be you? Most. Some look fine and well kept, but look like they take about 10 times as long to maintain than shaving. ? Spouse's is washed when his face is washed, combed immediately afterwards. That's it. Those silly ones which are 'sculptored' or unnaturally shaped are simply daft. 'Designer stubble' always looks scruffy. A bare upper lip with a beard looks weak and puzzles me. A proper set can't be beaten by anything else! Mary |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
"Guy King" wrote in message ... The message from Nigel Molesworth contains these words: Beards are evil. If you need any proof, go to: http://www.beards.org/ They do seem associated with mad stary eyes, innit. Isn't that more a function of the people themselves and the fact that they're showing off for the camera? Mary |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
"Bob Mannix" wrote in message ... "Mary Fisher" wrote in message t... "Bob Mannix" wrote in message ... I can't understand why any man doesn't want to look like a man. Not shaving saves time, money and pain :-) The beard goes grey first :o( Nothing wrong with that. Other newsgroups have mugshot galleries eg uk.rec.walking ( I last shaved on March 10 1975): http://www.wilderness-wales.co.uk/urw/mg/mg.html Great! Proves my point :-) Now I'm worried ;o) S'orlright, I wouldn't swap Spouse's beard (grey, soft, curly and long) for anything! Mary |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
"Owain" wrote in message ... Mary Fisher wrote: Why do you shave? I can't understand why any man doesn't want to look like a man. I believe a cleanly-shaved chin looks perfectly manly. How? It's masculine to have facial hair. A secondary sex thingy. Shaving it off is tantamount to ... well, use your imagination :-) But the worst part about shaving is that the chin stays 'clean' for such a short time :-( Mary |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
"Guy King" wrote in message ... The message from "Mary Fisher" contains these words: Why do you shave? I can't understand why any man doesn't want to look like a man. Not shaving saves time, money and pain :-) Beards are tickly and irritating Only when they're growing after shaving, I'm told. - but have the advantage of being a source of unexpected snacks and forgotten trifles. You don't need a beard for that, a tie does perfectly well. |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
"Mungo" wrote in message oups.com... Nigel Molesworth wrote: On Mon, 13 Mar 2006 15:55:37 -0000, Mary Fisher wrote: Why do you shave? Because otherwise he would grow a beard! And what's wrong with a beard, Nigel? I do the manly thing and grow the facial fuzz. Hurrah! Makes me sound heroic until you find out that I grow the beard in the winter because it keeps my chin nice and warm! Of more importance, why are there more than a dozen shaver sockets advertised on Screwfix - makes the job of choosing the perfect one for the new en-suite tricky. Oh poor baby! They really shouldn't send those things to men ... decision making doesn't go with facial stubble. (I'm installing said socket as a summer contingency in case anyone asks). We recently installed one for the toothbrush charger. It will also be useful for when RAF son stays, he's not allowed to grow a beard. Mungo :-) P.S. American in-laws decided to brave air-travel and come visit sunny Scotland a year or so ago. They bought one of those "adaptor" plugs for some mains electrical appliance and when the device failed to work they asked me if I could help. Yes: the device just did a pin conversion, not a pin-and-voltage. So some nice little 115 volt gadget got the full 240 volt treatment (whose peak is 330v or so if I remember correctly that you multiple the value by the square root of two) : bang. HAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!! |
Why are most shaver sockets dual voltage?
Mary Fisher wrote:
How? It's masculine to have facial hair. Women can get them too, can't they. |
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