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2. Europlug - Wikipedia

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   Most 2-pin UK shaver sockets will accept either BS 4573 plugs or Europlugs, but are rated for a maximum of 0.2 A. UK consumer protection legislation allows for shavers, electric toothbrushes and similar personal hygiene products to be supplied with a Europlug as an alternative to the BS 4573 plug. This has the advantage that these devices can ...

3. AC power plugs and sockets: British and related types

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   BS 546, Two-pole and earthing-pin plugs, socket-outlets and socket-outlet adaptors for AC (50–60 Hz) circuits up to 250 V is an older British Standard for three-pin AC power plugs and sockets: four sizes with current capacities from 2 A to 30 A. Originally published in April 1934, it was updated by a 1950 edition which is still current, [1 ...

4. AC power plugs and sockets - Wikipedia

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   AC power plugs and sockets connect devices to mains electricity to supply them with electrical power. A plug is the connector attached to an electrically-operated device, often via a cable. A socket (also known as a receptacle or outlet) is fixed in place, often on the internal walls of buildings, and is connected to an AC electrical circuit ...

5. Mains electricity by country - Wikipedia

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   Bathrooms may have shaver sockets. These accept 2.5 amp Europlug CEE 7/16 and UK type BS 4573 plugs, which used on shavers and toothbrushes. They do not accept larger type C plugs and general purpose outlets are generally banned in bathrooms / wet areas. Some hotels may also provide a type F (Schuko) socket as a convenience for European visitors.

6. The best electric toothbrushes of 2025, according to dentists

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   The toothbrush has the features we’d expect of a high-powered electric toothbrush, including a two-minute timer and multiple brush speeds — the real luxury is in the flossing capabilities ...

7. Talk:AC power plugs and sockets/Archive 5 - Wikipedia

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   BS 4573 1.1 Scope "The shaver sockets have a restricted rating of 200 mA for use on voltages of 200 V to 250 v a.c. only and are shuttered and are for use in rooms other than bathrooms." BS 4573 4.7.3 Current-limiting device "Shaver socket-outlets shall incorporate a current limiting device, ..." and specifies the 200 mA requirement.