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To be honest, I would have done the same thing. Aside from the 2 pin AUS power connector, the UK voltage is very similar and will have likely been supported by your charging stand. This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( September 2021) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Additionally, the design allows for a more compact and less bulky design of mobile phone chargers, than the BS 1363 form factor in the UK.
It is very detailed and legally correct description of why we have 2 pin plugs on electric toothbrushes. Why is replacing a shaver plug the most obvious answer for charging outside a bathroom? (genuine question). Most electric toothbrushes bought in the UK and Europe have charging stands that work on 220-240V. So to use them in the USA, you need a power converter to allow the charging stand to accept the 110V.
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If you're using a UK appliance abroad you can use a UK to EU plug adapter as most have the round pin spacing on them. I've never seen an EU to UK bathroom adapter. Find sources: "Europlug"– news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( September 2021) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)
Ooh look, first post. Not a proper lurker any more. Had to happen sooner or later, I suppose. Top lurking!