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Are shaver sockets still 'needed' in bathrooms these days?
Personally I almost always use a mains-powered electric shaver, but I get
the distinct impression that like the bars of soap which have metamorphosed into little bottles of liquid soap over the past 10-20 years, mains shavers have pretty much gone out of fashion in favour of 7-blade disposable razors and toy rechargeable electric shavers. Am I right? Is it worth still incorporating a shaverpoint of some description when rewiring bathrooms, as a matter of course, or am I just an anachronism? David |
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"Lobster" wrote in message ... Personally I almost always use a mains-powered electric shaver, out of fashion in favour of 7-blade disposable razors and toy rechargeable electric shavers. What's a "toy rechargeable shaver" ? - I have used a real rechargeable one for some fifteen years, changing batteries a couple of times and find them excellent - recharge every week or so in the bedroom / car (if on holiday camping) Nick |
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Lobster wrote: Personally I almost always use a mains-powered electric shaver, but I get the distinct impression that like the bars of soap which have metamorphosed into little bottles of liquid soap over the past 10-20 years, mains shavers have pretty much gone out of fashion in favour of 7-blade disposable razors and toy rechargeable electric shavers. Am I right? Is it worth still incorporating a shaverpoint of some description when rewiring bathrooms, as a matter of course, or am I just an anachronism? If you wish to charge your razor, toothbrush, hair trimmer, etc, etc in the bathroom, yes. -- *I'm not a complete idiot, some parts are missing * Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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Lobster wrote: Am I right? Is it worth still incorporating a shaverpoint of some description when rewiring bathrooms, as a matter of course, or am I just an anachronism? I wet shave, so didn't think twice about removing the wall heater that had a shaver socket built in during the current bathroom rebuild, then wondered where I was going to plug in the rechargable toothbrush gizmo which was designed to be plugged into a shaver socket. Still don't know. I'll probably end up with a mains adaptor and plug it into that outside the bathroom when I remember... Gordon |
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In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
Lobster wrote: Personally I almost always use a mains-powered electric shaver, but I get the distinct impression that like the bars of soap which have metamorphosed into little bottles of liquid soap over the past 10-20 years, mains shavers have pretty much gone out of fashion in favour of 7-blade disposable razors and toy rechargeable electric shavers. Am I right? Is it worth still incorporating a shaverpoint of some description when rewiring bathrooms, as a matter of course, or am I just an anachronism? David I use a wet razor - but the shaver point is used for charging my re-chargeable electric toothbrush" -- Cheers, Set Square ______ Please reply to newsgroup. Reply address is invalid. |
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When I asked this question a while back someone pointed out that
toothbrushes need recharging these days, so yes shaver sockets are still needed though they don't need to be next to a mirror Anna ~~ Anna Kettle, Suffolk, England |""""| ~ Lime plaster repairs / ^^ \ // Freehand modelling in lime: overmantels, pargeting etc |____| www.kettlenet.co.uk 01359 230642 |
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In article , nick smith
writes "Lobster" wrote in message ... Personally I almost always use a mains-powered electric shaver, out of fashion in favour of 7-blade disposable razors and toy rechargeable electric shavers. What's a "toy rechargeable shaver" ? - I have used a real rechargeable one for some fifteen years, changing batteries a couple of times and find them excellent - recharge every week or so in the bedroom / car (if on holiday camping) Nick Nope, in fact I'm going to add one to cope not only with the shaver but the electric toothbrushes that the tribe are now using!. Course the shaver light which you ought to have has this outlet in the end.... -- Tony Sayer |
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"Lobster" wrote in message ... Personally I almost always use a mains-powered electric shaver, but I get the distinct impression that like the bars of soap which have metamorphosed into little bottles of liquid soap over the past 10-20 years, mains shavers have pretty much gone out of fashion in favour of 7-blade disposable razors and toy rechargeable electric shavers. Am I right? Is it worth still incorporating a shaverpoint of some description when rewiring bathrooms, Yes - that's where I charge my shaver |
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In message , Lobster
writes Personally I almost always use a mains-powered electric shaver, but I get the distinct impression that like the bars of soap which have metamorphosed into little bottles of liquid soap over the past 10-20 years, mains shavers have pretty much gone out of fashion in favour of 7-blade disposable razors and toy rechargeable electric shavers. Am I right? No, the shelves of shops still have lost of bars of soap for one..... Is it worth still incorporating a shaverpoint of some description when rewiring bathrooms, as a matter of course, or am I just an anachronism? Even if it is rechargeable (I have a mains/ rechargeable one - there is nothing toy about it - it performs just as well on the mains or battery) there still needs to be a place to recharge it - most people would probably still keep the shaver in the bathroom - I certainly do. also we have electric toothbrushes that need recharging as well. And what about guests? Anyway,a bathroom tends to have along life before major works, so it's be a shame to leave one out just because you might not use one right now. I don't really like the look of them though, so I hid mine inside a tall narrow corner cabinet I built above the handbasin -- Chris French, Leeds |
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Lobster wrote:
Personally I almost always use a mains-powered electric shaver, but I get the distinct impression that like the bars of soap which have metamorphosed into little bottles of liquid soap over the past 10-20 years, mains shavers have pretty much gone out of fashion in favour of 7-blade disposable razors and toy rechargeable electric shavers. Am I right? Is it worth still incorporating a shaverpoint of some description when rewiring bathrooms, as a matter of course, or am I just an anachronism? David I use mine fo charging the toothbrush... |
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Anna Kettle wrote:
When I asked this question a while back someone pointed out that toothbrushes need recharging these days, so yes shaver sockets are still needed though they don't need to be next to a mirror For that matter shavers need recharging too if they're battery ones. -- Chris Green |
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"The Natural Philosopher" wrote
| I use mine fo charging the toothbrush... Based on this unstatistically representative sample, perhaps the question asked should be: Are those tumbler-and-manual-toothbrush holders still needed in bathrooms these days? Owain |
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In article , Lobster
wrote: Personally I almost always use a mains-powered electric shaver, but I get the distinct impression that like the bars of soap which have metamorphosed into little bottles of liquid soap over the past 10-20 years, mains shavers have pretty much gone out of fashion in favour of 7-blade disposable razors and toy rechargeable electric shavers. Am I right? Is it worth still incorporating a shaverpoint of some description when rewiring bathrooms, as a matter of course, or am I just an anachronism? Although the bathroom has traditionally been the place for wet shaving it puzzles me why so many people still feel the need to use a mains shaver there. I'd far rather sit down to shave in comfort in the bedroom than stand in the bathroom to shave, especially if it's in the morning rush when everyone wants the bathroom at the same time. But, as others have pointed out, a bathroom socket is useful for charging electric toothbrushes. Does make the standard "Shavers only" label on the socket a bit inappropriate though. -- Mike Clarke |
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Based on this unstatistically representative sample, perhaps the question
asked should be: Are those tumbler-and-manual-toothbrush holders still needed in bathrooms these days? Oh no you are missing the two people who use standard toothbrushes - the OP and me. Otherwise we wouldn't have needed to ask Anna Mind you, I put mine on the windowsill, not in a holder ~~ Anna Kettle, Suffolk, England |""""| ~ Lime plaster repairs / ^^ \ // Freehand modelling in lime: overmantels, pargeting etc |____| www.kettlenet.co.uk 01359 230642 |
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On Wed, 22 Sep 2004 20:48:31 GMT, "Lobster"
wrote: Personally I almost always use a mains-powered electric shaver, but I get the distinct impression that like the bars of soap which have metamorphosed into little bottles of liquid soap over the past 10-20 years, mains shavers have pretty much gone out of fashion in favour of 7-blade disposable razors and toy rechargeable electric shavers. Am I right? Is it worth still incorporating a shaverpoint of some description when rewiring bathrooms, as a matter of course, or am I just an anachronism? Hi, If replastering it's probably worth burying a wire in the plaster near the sink/mirror, then if it is needed it's just a matter of breaking the wire out. cheers, Pete. |
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Mike Clarke wrote in
: Although the bathroom has traditionally been the place for wet shaving it puzzles me why so many people still feel the need to use a mains shaver there. Me, too - ever since electrics arrived in the fifties I've never used a mirror for shaving. Wouldn't do me much good anyhow; I don't reflect in them. mike |
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"Anna Kettle" wrote in message
... Based on this unstatistically representative sample, perhaps the question asked should be: Are those tumbler-and-manual-toothbrush holders still needed in bathrooms these days? Oh no you are missing the two people who use standard toothbrushes - the OP and me. Otherwise we wouldn't have needed to ask Nah, the OP's toothbrush takes standard rechargeable AA's, which get removed and recharged downstairs... (Also he uses a mains powered shaver himiself, at the shaver socket; he was just wondering whether he was the only person left who did so!) So, just you, Anna... David |
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Nah, the OP's toothbrush takes standard rechargeable AA's, which get removed
and recharged downstairs... (Also he uses a mains powered shaver himiself, at the shaver socket; he was just wondering whether he was the only person left who did so!) So, just you, Anna... Well all I can say is you are all a pretty lazy lot. Whats your right arm for? No, don't answer that. I work on building sites you see ... Anna ~~ Anna Kettle, Suffolk, England |""""| ~ Lime plaster repairs / ^^ \ // Freehand modelling in lime: overmantels, pargeting etc |____| www.kettlenet.co.uk 01359 230642 |
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On Thu, 23 Sep 2004 18:32:59 +0000 (UTC), mike ring
wrote: I've never used a mirror for shaving. Wouldn't do me much good anyhow; I don't reflect in them. You need a bathroom mirror like one of mine - black tar under glass, no silver, so it works for vampires and goths. You can also play at John Dee (not Jack Dee) and try scrying with it. I'm short-sighted and don't shower with my glasses on - so I've wet-shaved in Braille for years. -- Smert' spamionam |
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"Anna Kettle" wrote
| Well all I can say is you are all a pretty lazy lot. | Whats your right arm for? | No, don't answer that. I work on building sites you see ... Don't you see lots of men holding their tea-mugs then Anna? Owain |
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Pete C wrote in message . ..
On Wed, 22 Sep 2004 20:48:31 GMT, "Lobster" wrote: Am I right? Is it worth still incorporating a shaverpoint of some description when rewiring bathrooms, as a matter of course, or am I just an anachronism? I find theyre handy for the bath heater NT |
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I see. Lazy _and_ innocent
Anna ~~ Anna Kettle, Suffolk, England |""""| ~ Lime plaster repairs / ^^ \ // Freehand modelling in lime: overmantels, pargeting etc |____| www.kettlenet.co.uk 01359 230642 |
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Andy Dingley wrote in
: I've never used a mirror for shaving. Wouldn't do me much good anyhow; I don't reflect in them. You need a bathroom mirror like one of mine - black tar under glass, no silver, so it works for vampires and goths. You can also play at John Dee (not Jack Dee) and try scrying with it. Nice to see an Unseen Universiy graduate here, regards Librarian |
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On Sun, 26 Sep 2004 10:03:32 +0000 (UTC), mike ring
wrote: Nice to see an Unseen Universiy graduate here, Do you mind ! I'd eat in McDonalds before I read Pratchett |
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In article , Anna Kettle
wrote: Nah, the OP's toothbrush takes standard rechargeable AA's, which get removed and recharged downstairs... (Also he uses a mains powered shaver himiself, at the shaver socket; he was just wondering whether he was the only person left who did so!) So, just you, Anna... Well all I can say is you are all a pretty lazy lot. Whats your right arm for? That's the way I used to think about leccy toothbrushes until I tried one and found that the cleaning action was much better than I ever managed the old way. Anything that reduces trips to the dentist to have the scale scraped off has to be a good thing. -- Mike Clarke |
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Andy Dingley wrote in
: On Sun, 26 Sep 2004 10:03:32 +0000 (UTC), mike ring wrote: Nice to see an Unseen Universiy graduate here, Do you mind ! I'd eat in McDonalds before I read Pratchett Oh, Yes, you bet. Big Mac, banana shake, at the Ankh Morpork fly-in Granny Ogg |
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In message 0, mike
ring writes Andy Dingley wrote in : On Sun, 26 Sep 2004 10:03:32 +0000 (UTC), mike ring wrote: Nice to see an Unseen Universiy graduate here, Do you mind ! I'd eat in McDonalds before I read Pratchett Oh, Yes, you bet. Big Mac, banana shake, at the Ankh Morpork fly-in Granny Ogg No, that would be a sausage onna stick -- geoff |
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