Electric Shavers in Europe
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Electric Shavers in Europe
My husband who has never used an electric shaver has now decided he wants one, so it seems like a great Christmas gift. He travels to Europe quite a bit. Who can tell me how a cordless works in Europe. Will he need a voltage converter or just an adaptor. I've noticed those "shavers only" signs in bathrooms, but do those apply to American shavers? <BR>I've blown out a couple of hair dryers in Europe, and I don't want a repeat with an electric razor.
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For our last trip to Europe, my husband bought a Braun Pocket Twist Shaver from Magellan's (www.magellans.com) for around $20 plus shipping. He loves it. And the batteries lasted well past the 2+ weeks that we were gone. Since it does use batteries, didn't have to worry about adapters, converters, etc.<BR><BR>Here's the description from Magellan's website:<BR><BR>Perfect for travel, this ingenious slim shaver takes up very little room in your toilet kit, yet expands in seconds to a full size shaver for quick touch-ups anytime, anywhere. The pop-out trimmer tames an unruly neckline, mustache or sideburns, and an automatic lock keeps the shaver in compact mode while traveling. Requires two AA batteries. (4 3/8 x 2 1/8 x 7/8"; 3 oz)
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I have traveled everyplace and still must ask this stupid question (sorry) . . . can only shavers be plugged into the outlet marked?<BR><BR>I've never known, don't have an electric shaver, and never had the guts to try anything else.<BR><BR>Thanks,<BR>Sandy
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Interesting post. I once burned out a rechargeable in the UK, although it was plugged into a voltage converter and plug adaptor. I also once carried a plug in one and it simply wouldn't work on the outlets marked "shaver only", so I've never figured those outlets out. I suspected that they were only for European 220 volt razors.<BR>I was also given a very expensive battery operated shaver but it simply didn't work very well on me. It seemed to take forever and two hours later I had a five oclock shadow.<BR>I still carry shaving cream and safety razor which works the best for me.<BR><BR>I also used to take my rechargeable Norelco (a good one) on trips, but it would run out of power in about three days without recharging, so I'm surprised about that 14 hour comment, but maybe that's a newer development.<BR><BR>Interesting to know there are now rechargeable dual voltage ones. I'd think that is the way to go.
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<BR><BR>My Braun will charge on anything from 12v to 240v. I've charged it all over the world with no troubles at all. I did try to charge a laptop from the "Razor Only" plug once and it would not work. . although it did charge the razor . . no idea why.<BR><BR>I checked into a hotel in London once and noticed a large black spot where once was a plug. I called maintaince and the guy said someone must have plugged a hair dryer or something into it. It sure made a hell of a mess!<BR><BR>Rich