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2. AC power plugs and sockets: British and related types

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   The term plug is in general and technical use in all forms of English, common alternatives being power plug, [3] electric plug, [4] and plug top. [5] The normal technical term for an AC power socket is socket-outlet, [6] but in non-technical common use a number of other terms are used.

3. Mains electricity by country - Wikipedia

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   (1) Nominal grid voltage according to regulation is 230/400 V, [41] but in practice, equipment with 220/380 V is more commonly used. (2) Types C and F plugs are officially recognized by SNI 04-3892.1.1-2003. (3) British type G sockets are common in Riau Islands due to their close proximity to Singapore. [42] Iran: C, F 220 V 400 V 50 Hz Iraq

4. AC power plugs and sockets - Wikipedia

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   This is a round plug compatible with CEE 7/1, CEE 7/3, and CEE 7/5 sockets. It has two round pins measuring 4.8 by 19 mm (0.189 by 0.748 in). The pins are not sheathed, in contrast to e.g. CEE 7/16 Europlugs. It may be rated at either 10 A or 16 A. A typical use is for appliances that exceed the 2.5 A rating of CEE 7/16 Europlugs.

5. Adapter - Wikipedia

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   A passive electric power adapter, sometimes called a travel plug or travel adapter, allows using a plug from one region with a foreign socket. As other countries supply 120-volt, 60 Hz AC, using a travel adapter in a country with a different supply poses a safety hazard if the connected device does not support both input voltages.

6. 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 ...

7. CEE 7 standard AC plugs and sockets - Wikipedia

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   This is a round plug which conforms to a shape compatible with CEE 7/1, CEE 7/3, and CEE 7/5 sockets. It has two round pins measuring 4.8 by 19 mm (0.189 by 0.748 in). It may be rated at either 10 A or 16 A, and may be used for unearthed Class II appliances (and in South Korea for all domestic non-earthed appliances).