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2. AC power plugs and sockets - Wikipedia

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   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.

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. BS 546 is also the ...

4. NEMA connector - Wikipedia

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   NEMA connectors are power plugs and sockets used for AC mains electricity in North America and other countries that use the standards set by the US National Electrical Manufacturers Association. NEMA wiring devices are made in current ratings from 15 to 60 amperes (A), with voltage ratings from 125 to 600 volts (V).

5. History of AC power plugs and sockets - Wikipedia

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   Lampholder plug from 1893 GEC Ltd (London) catalogue. When electricity was first introduced into houses in the 1880s, it was primarily used for lighting. One common approach for other appliances (such as vacuum cleaners, electric fans, smoothing irons and curling tong heaters) was to connect to light bulb sockets using lampholder plugs. [1]

6. Mains electricity by country - Wikipedia

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   (1) It is worth noting that the combination of a type C, E or F plug with a type D socket may often be workable; but it is unsafe to use. [37] [38] type C, E & F plugs/sockets are not accepted in the IS 1293 standard. The standard uses type D sockets for 6 A current and type M sockets for 16 A current.

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