Is my toothbrush plug compatible with UK bathroom socket?
I have a toothbrush charger that is supposed to have a standard UK bathroom plug, but when I'm trying to plug it into the socket, it is very loose, and I'm not sure if it is charging as there is no indicator on the charger. See the images below. Is it the plug that is non-standard or is it the socket?
Note this is not a standard European plug - I have a EU extension cord so I checked. The span of the pins is too narrow. It is a BS4573 plug.
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Can I charge toothbrush in shaver socket UK?
In short, yes it will work but the socket may eventually fail. Not just toothbrushes which often take 24 hours to charge or are designed to be permanently trickle charging but rechargeable shavers too.Why are UK bathroom plugs different?
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