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liquidsuite

Jun 1st 2007 9:55 pm

Do UK shaving machine plugs work there?

Just a quick question. Do our Uk shaving machines work over there. Mine has a plug that goes into saving socket on wall in bathroom. It 2 pin rounded. Or do I need another converter for this.

Jun 2nd 2007 12:22 am

Re: Do UK shaving machine plugs work there?

I think that electric shavers tend to be dual voltage (check yours). Just plug in your existing cord into a travel adaptor with 2 flat pins.

Novocastrian

Jun 2nd 2007 9:53 am

Re: Do UK shaving machine plugs work there?

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Originally Posted by liquidsuite (Post 4863114)

Just a quick question. Do our Uk shaving machines work over there. Mine has a plug that goes into saving socket on wall in bathroom. It 2 pin rounded. Or do I need another converter for this.

You have to be very careful. The plugs in Canada are polarized so if you plug your shaver in the wrong way round, the blades will rotate backwards and make your stubble longer.

stepnek

Jun 2nd 2007 10:48 am

Re: Do UK shaving machine plugs work there?

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Originally Posted by liquidsuite (Post 4863114)

Just a quick question. Do our Uk shaving machines work over there. Mine has a plug that goes into saving socket on wall in bathroom. It 2 pin rounded. Or do I need another converter for this.

I used a travel adaptor and it works just fine.

dbd33

Jun 2nd 2007 2:46 pm

Re: Do UK shaving machine plugs work there?

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Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 4864761)

You have to be very careful. The plugs in Canada are polarized so if you plug your shaver in the wrong way round, the blades will rotate backwards and make your stubble longer.

And they do so by dragging the hair out of you slowly. This would be a good time to learn to use a razor.

Atlantic Xpat

Jun 3rd 2007 12:39 am

Re: Do UK shaving machine plugs work there?

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Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 4864761)

You have to be very careful. The plugs in Canada are polarized so if you plug your shaver in the wrong way round, the blades will rotate backwards and make your stubble longer.

Would that work on my head?:rofl:

Steve_P

Jun 3rd 2007 10:54 am

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Originally Posted by Atlantic Xpat (Post 4866780)

Would that work on my head?:rofl:

You try it first. :blink::p

If it works let me know. :):rofl::rofl:

Atlantic Xpat

Jun 3rd 2007 12:33 pm

Re: Do UK shaving machine plugs work there?

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Originally Posted by Steve_P (Post 4868635)

You try it first. :blink::p

If it works let me know. :):rofl::rofl:

Steve, Judging by your avatar, your need is greater than mine so after you!;)

Steve_P

Jun 3rd 2007 12:51 pm

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Originally Posted by Atlantic Xpat (Post 4868769)

Steve, Judging by your avatar, your need is greater than mine so after you!;)

Unfortunately as you so rightly observed by my avatar there is no longer anything for it to latch on to.

Too late for me.:(

I think my options are now transplant, toupÃ© or the dreaded comb-over. :eek::eek:

After you. :p

Madmac

Jun 3rd 2007 1:55 pm

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Originally Posted by Steve_P (Post 4868797)

Unfortunately as you so rightly observed by my avatar there is no longer anything for it to latch on to.

Too late for me.:(

I think my options are now transplant, toupÃ© or the dreaded comb-over. :eek::eek:

After you. :p

Never, ever, ever go for the Shredded Wheat head :blink:

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