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Why don't we turn this thread ... or maybe begin a new one ... with web address/email adresses for some of the large companies that supply the cheaper and smaller waterpik machines ... and then anyone Kiwi or Aussie can support this lobbying, by emailing and suggesting they offer this product in these countries ... does anyone think this is an ok idea ... or just a Kiwi going off coz she's had too much water massaging between her teeth and cleaning her gums etc ... sorry ... that was totally unnecessary ...
What do you think?
LMAO - Sounds like a fantastic idea! If you get it all going i'll definitely email them...
Not sure how much impact we'll have but no harm in trying!
I did think of ebay but the whole adapter thing put me off. If it was cordless though it wouldn't be an issue.
Krist1583 don't worry about the adaptor. I got mine from a local electrical shop for under $10 ... that was a very minor issue ... and it's a good adaptor that can be used for other types of plugs.
And using an adaptor is probably better than going through lots of batteries (which will go to landfill, unless you get rechargeable ones). There are often waterpiks on sale on eBay. New ones I mean - I wouldn't want to buy a used one!
I have to use a step-down converter because the voltage is different but was well worth the extra cash (over A$100... eek!). I can't live without it now!
Just in case anyone is planning a trip to Tokyo, you can buy them in big electrical stores like Bic Camera or Yodobashi.
If power is the only issue in terms of getting the WaterPik in AU, has anyone considered the faucet-attached variety? I bought one from a website right after getting my braces on and it's been great, runs completely on the pressure coming from the faucet, no batteries or anything. It's fairly light too, so shipping charges shouldn't be too much either.
At the risk of sounding like an ad / spambot I won't mention the site where I got mine, but it should be easily found by doing a Google search... that's how I found it anyway.
... sorry ... that was totally unnecessary ...
