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Chris J Dixon
Nov 15, 2021, 3:25:37 PM11/15/21
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When my Braun 3775 needed battery replacement, I was able instead
to get a whole shaver for £35, but it is sadly now completely
discontinued.
<https://www.amazon.co.uk/Braun-3775-Interface-Excel-Shaver/dp/B0000D86RV>
One of its real advantages is that it works fine on ac or dc from
12 V to 240 V. This means that, with the aid of an adapted lead,
it can be recharged when I am in the caravan and without hook-up.
I have not found anything offering this facility nowadays.
Time has passed and both soldered-in batteries have now been
replaced, but even these are beginning to loose capacity, even
though I only shave the areas around my beard.
So, to the real question, does anybody know of anything currently
available that will take charge from such a variety of inputs?
I'm not inclined to go for an inverter, I'd be more inclined to
go for a disposable-battery shaver for holiday use, in fact I
once had one.
Chris
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Chris J Dixon Nottingham UK
ch...@cdixon.me.uk @ChrisJDixon1
Plant amazing Acers.
to get a whole shaver for £35, but it is sadly now completely
discontinued.
<https://www.amazon.co.uk/Braun-3775-Interface-Excel-Shaver/dp/B0000D86RV>
One of its real advantages is that it works fine on ac or dc from
12 V to 240 V. This means that, with the aid of an adapted lead,
it can be recharged when I am in the caravan and without hook-up.
I have not found anything offering this facility nowadays.
Time has passed and both soldered-in batteries have now been
replaced, but even these are beginning to loose capacity, even
though I only shave the areas around my beard.
So, to the real question, does anybody know of anything currently
available that will take charge from such a variety of inputs?
I'm not inclined to go for an inverter, I'd be more inclined to
go for a disposable-battery shaver for holiday use, in fact I
once had one.
Chris
--
Chris J Dixon Nottingham UK
ch...@cdixon.me.uk @ChrisJDixon1
Plant amazing Acers.
Theo
Nov 15, 2021, 4:34:56 PM11/15/21
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In uk.d-i-y Chris J Dixon <ch...@cdixon.me.uk> wrote:
> One of its real advantages is that it works fine on ac or dc from
> 12 V to 240 V. This means that, with the aid of an adapted lead,
> it can be recharged when I am in the caravan and without hook-up.
>
> I have not found anything offering this facility nowadays.
Can you get one with a USB port? Then you can charge from any power
> One of its real advantages is that it works fine on ac or dc from
> 12 V to 240 V. This means that, with the aid of an adapted lead,
> it can be recharged when I am in the caravan and without hook-up.
>
> I have not found anything offering this facility nowadays.
adapter - 12V, mains, or an external battery pack.
Theo
Brian
Nov 16, 2021, 1:17:52 AM11/16/21
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Chris J Dixon <ch...@cdixon.me.uk> wrote:
While Braun may have discontinued them etc, you may be able to get
replacement cells and replace the battery yourself.
There are several videos on YouTube related to Braun shavers which may
help.
As a last resort, you could remove the batteries, run a wire ( 2 core) from
the +ve and -ve) via a small hole to a 12 V to lower voltage supply for
use in the caravan. EBay sell supplies which go from 12v to a lower
voltage. Current can’t be that great.
Chris J Dixon
Nov 16, 2021, 3:21:26 AM11/16/21
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Brian wrote:
>Chris J Dixon <ch...@cdixon.me.uk> wrote:
>> When my Braun 3775 needed battery replacement, I was able instead
>> to get a whole shaver for £35, but it is sadly now completely
>> discontinued.
>>
>> <https://www.amazon.co.uk/Braun-3775-Interface-Excel-Shaver/dp/B0000D86RV>
>>
>>
>> One of its real advantages is that it works fine on ac or dc from
>> 12 V to 240 V. This means that, with the aid of an adapted lead,
>> it can be recharged when I am in the caravan and without hook-up.
>>
>> I have not found anything offering this facility nowadays.
>>
>> Time has passed and both soldered-in batteries have now been
>> replaced, but even these are beginning to loose capacity, even
>> though I only shave the areas around my beard.
>>
>> So, to the real question, does anybody know of anything currently
>> available that will take charge from such a variety of inputs?
>>
>> I'm not inclined to go for an inverter, I'd be more inclined to
>> go for a disposable-battery shaver for holiday use, in fact I
>> once had one.
>Chris J Dixon <ch...@cdixon.me.uk> wrote:
>> When my Braun 3775 needed battery replacement, I was able instead
>> to get a whole shaver for £35, but it is sadly now completely
>> discontinued.
>>
>> <https://www.amazon.co.uk/Braun-3775-Interface-Excel-Shaver/dp/B0000D86RV>
>>
>>
>> One of its real advantages is that it works fine on ac or dc from
>> 12 V to 240 V. This means that, with the aid of an adapted lead,
>> it can be recharged when I am in the caravan and without hook-up.
>>
>> I have not found anything offering this facility nowadays.
>>
>> Time has passed and both soldered-in batteries have now been
>> replaced, but even these are beginning to loose capacity, even
>> though I only shave the areas around my beard.
>>
>> So, to the real question, does anybody know of anything currently
>> available that will take charge from such a variety of inputs?
>>
>> I'm not inclined to go for an inverter, I'd be more inclined to
>> go for a disposable-battery shaver for holiday use, in fact I
>> once had one.
>Have you considered replacing the batteries / cells?
As I said above "Time has passed and both soldered-in batteries
have now been replaced, but even these are beginning to loose
capacity"
I think I still have one more replacement battery left in stock,
capacity"
but I'm sure the mechanical parts, and tiny bits of plastic, must
be getting near the end of their useful life.
newshound
Nov 16, 2021, 8:58:25 AM11/16/21
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knock-on from the EU rules on phones, a win-win for everyone (not just
for environmental waste).
S Viemeister
Nov 16, 2021, 9:21:31 AM11/16/21
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On 16/11/2021 13:58, newshound wrote:
> On 15/11/2021 21:34, Theo wrote:
>> In uk.d-i-y Chris J Dixon <ch...@cdixon.me.uk> wrote:
>>> One of its real advantages is that it works fine on ac or dc from
>>> 12 V to 240 V. This means that, with the aid of an adapted lead,
>>> it can be recharged when I am in the caravan and without hook-up.
>>>
>>> I have not found anything offering this facility nowadays.
>>
>> Can you get one with a USB port? Then you can charge from any power
>> adapter - 12V, mains, or an external battery pack.
>>
> On 15/11/2021 21:34, Theo wrote:
>> In uk.d-i-y Chris J Dixon <ch...@cdixon.me.uk> wrote:
>>> One of its real advantages is that it works fine on ac or dc from
>>> 12 V to 240 V. This means that, with the aid of an adapted lead,
>>> it can be recharged when I am in the caravan and without hook-up.
>>>
>>> I have not found anything offering this facility nowadays.
>>
>> Can you get one with a USB port? Then you can charge from any power
>> adapter - 12V, mains, or an external battery pack.
>>
> +1. More and more stuff seems to be coming like that. Effectively a
> knock-on from the EU rules on phones, a win-win for everyone (not just
> for environmental waste).
Indeed.
> knock-on from the EU rules on phones, a win-win for everyone (not just
> for environmental waste).
I have a USB charger for my electric toothbrush - lightweight, easy to
pack, I've used it in both the UK and the US without needing bulky adapters.
Our Xmas fairy lights use USBs.
My SAD light is USB powered.
Chris J Dixon
Nov 16, 2021, 10:03:31 AM11/16/21
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Tim Streater wrote:
>On 16 Nov 2021 at 08:21:22 GMT, Chris J Dixon <ch...@cdixon.me.uk> wrote:
>
>> Brian wrote:
>>
>>> Chris J Dixon <ch...@cdixon.me.uk> wrote:
>
>>>> replaced, but even these are beginning to loose capacity, even
>
Mea culpa.
>On 16 Nov 2021 at 08:21:22 GMT, Chris J Dixon <ch...@cdixon.me.uk> wrote:
>
>> Brian wrote:
>>
>>> Chris J Dixon <ch...@cdixon.me.uk> wrote:
>
>>>> replaced, but even these are beginning to loose capacity, even
>
>> have now been replaced, but even these are beginning to loose
>> capacity
>
>The word you are looking for is lose not loose.
>> capacity
>
Mea culpa.
Unknown
Nov 16, 2021, 2:00:56 PM11/16/21
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Chris J Dixon formulated the question :
recheargeable and it will take a charge via USB. USB chargers are
available to work from 12v battery, or 240v mains.
> So, to the real question, does anybody know of anything currently
> available that will take charge from such a variety of inputs?
The one I bought from lidl, works as well as my Phillishave
> available that will take charge from such a variety of inputs?
recheargeable and it will take a charge via USB. USB chargers are
available to work from 12v battery, or 240v mains.
Chris J Dixon
Nov 17, 2021, 5:11:38 AM11/17/21
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newshound wrote:
>On 15/11/2021 21:34, Theo wrote:
>> In uk.d-i-y Chris J Dixon <ch...@cdixon.me.uk> wrote:
>>> One of its real advantages is that it works fine on ac or dc from
>>> 12 V to 240 V. This means that, with the aid of an adapted lead,
>>> it can be recharged when I am in the caravan and without hook-up.
>>>
>>> I have not found anything offering this facility nowadays.
>>
>> Can you get one with a USB port? Then you can charge from any power
>> adapter - 12V, mains, or an external battery pack.
>On 15/11/2021 21:34, Theo wrote:
>> In uk.d-i-y Chris J Dixon <ch...@cdixon.me.uk> wrote:
>>> One of its real advantages is that it works fine on ac or dc from
>>> 12 V to 240 V. This means that, with the aid of an adapted lead,
>>> it can be recharged when I am in the caravan and without hook-up.
>>>
>>> I have not found anything offering this facility nowadays.
>>
>> Can you get one with a USB port? Then you can charge from any power
>> adapter - 12V, mains, or an external battery pack.
>+1. More and more stuff seems to be coming like that. Effectively a
>knock-on from the EU rules on phones, a win-win for everyone (not just
>for environmental waste).
That sounds a possibility. Do any of the major brands produce one
>knock-on from the EU rules on phones, a win-win for everyone (not just
>for environmental waste).
that can be recommended?
Keith
Nov 19, 2021, 8:54:16 AM11/19/21
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Have you tried: https://www.shavers.co.uk/?SID=9938vh0knlhsv65bhf8ank60pt
Hello Chris,
> Plant amazing Acers.
>
Hello Chris,
>
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