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2. Europlug - Wikipedia

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   The Europlug is a flat, non-rewirable two-pole, round-pin domestic AC power plug, rated for voltages up to 250 V and currents up to 2.5 A. [1] It is a compromise design intended to connect low-power Class II appliances safely to the many different forms of round-pin domestic power socket used across Europe. However, it is not compatible with ...

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. Originally published in April 1934, it was updated by a 1950 edition which is still current, [1] with eight amendments up to 1999.

4. AC power plugs and sockets - Wikipedia

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   e. 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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   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. Isle of Man: G 230 V 400 V 50 Hz

6. Schuko - Wikipedia

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   Schuko (/ ˈʃuːkoʊ /) is a plug/socket system used in much (but not all) of Europe. It is a registered trademark [1] referring to a system of AC power plugs and sockets that is defined as " CEE 7/3" (sockets) and "CEE 7/4" (plugs). A Schuko plug features two round pins of 4.8 mm diameter (19 mm long, centres 19 mm apart) for the line and ...

7. Electrical wiring in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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   Electrical installations Wiring practice by region or country North American practice United Kingdom practice Regulation of electrical installations BS 7671 UK wiring regulations IEC 60364 IEC international standard Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code) U.S. National Electrical Code (NEC) Cabling and accessories AC power plugs and sockets Cable tray Electrical conduit Mineral-insulated copper ...