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2. NEMA connector - Wikipedia

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   NEMA 1-15P (two-pole, no ground) and NEMA 5-15P (two-pole with ground pin) plugs are used on common domestic electrical equipment, and NEMA 5-15R is the standard 15-ampere electric receptacle (outlet) found in the United States, and under relevant national standards, in Canada (CSA C22.2 No. 42 [1]), Mexico (NMX-J-163-ANCE) and Japan (JIS C 8303).

3. Three-prong adaptor - Wikipedia

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   Three-prong plugs do not fit into the older, two-prong receptacles. [7] When used as intended, the ground pin of the 3-wire receptacle is to be connected to a grounded cover screw, or to an external ground. In 1969, Underwriters Laboratories mandated three-prong plugs on major appliances for safety. [7]

4. Mains electricity by country - Wikipedia

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   NEMA 14-30, NEMA 14-50 NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15 NEMA 14-30, NEMA 14-50 120 V 240 V 120/208 V 277/480 V 120/240 V 240 V 480 V 60 Hz NEMA 5-20R outlets, which are similar to type B but have a T-shaped neutral slot, are sometimes used for higher current 120 V equipment (up to 20 A). U.S. Virgin Islands: A B NEMA 1-15P NEMA 5-15P 110 V 190 V

5. AC power plugs and sockets - Wikipedia

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   NEMA 1-15 polarised plug NEMA 1-15 unpolarised plug. NEMA-1 plugs have two parallel blades and are rated 15 A at 125 volts. They provide no ground connection but will fit into a grounding NEMA 5-15 receptacle. Early versions were not polarised, but most plugs are polarised today via a wider neutral blade.

6. NEMA enclosure types - Wikipedia

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   Below is a list of NEMA enclosure types; these types are further defined in NEMA 250- Enclosures for Electrical Equipment. Each type specifies characteristics of an enclosure, but not, for example, a specific enclosure size. Note that higher numbers do not include the lower-numbered tests. For example, types 3, 4 and 6 are intended for outdoor ...

7. IEC 60320 - Wikipedia

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   A variety of different kinds of IEC 60320 plugs and sockets. IEC 60320 Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes [1] is a set of standards from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) specifying non-locking connectors for connecting power supply cords to electrical appliances of voltage not exceeding 250 V (a.c.) and rated current not exceeding 16 A. [1 ...