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How do I know what type of plug I need?
You can look it up on the product’s page under “Properties”. You’ll find all information on this plug type respective plug category in the following: a picture, a description, and the country in which the type of plug is common.
What type of power does the wall socket supply?
Domestic electrical outlets supply 120 volts in North America and 220-240 volts in Europe, with most nations having outlets supplying voltages similar to one of those two values.
What are the different types of electrical power plug?
9 Types of Electrical Outlets You Can Have in the Home
- 15A, 120 Volt Outlets. These are the most common in older homes and come in two versions:
- 20A, 125 Volt Outlets.
- 20A, 250 Volt Outlets.
- Tamper-Resistant Receptacles.
- GFCI Outlets.
- AFCI Outlets.
- Switched Outlets.
- USB Outlets.
In which type of socket cable plug is inserted?
Plugs generally have one or more pins or prongs that are inserted into openings in the mating socket. The connection between the mating metal parts must be sufficiently tight to make a good electrical connection and complete the circuit.
Why are electrical sockets different?
The short answer is that the systems that deliver electricity to homes around the world have been built by thousands of people over the last 140 years. And they’re not finished yet. Around the world, about 750 million people – one out of every 10 – still don’t have access to electricity.
Why are power plugs different?
At first, plugs in the U.S. had only two tabs without a ground pin. Engineers developed the idea of a ground pin to make plugs safer in the 1920s. So because different countries adopted innovations like these at different times, the plugs that they used changed throughout the years.
What are socket types?
Hex sockets are the most common type of socket and come in two main types: hex/6 point sockets and bi-hex/12 point sockets.