AC power plugs and sockets
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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 i
Ratings of NEMA 5-15 (Type B) plug marked on the label (left: 7 A 125 V), engagement face, and IEC 60320 C13 connector at the appliance end of the cord (centre, right: both 10 A 125 V)
A plug strip with two USB ports and built-in surge protection
A French CEE 7 adaptor
An old US non-polarized multisocket adaptor
Mains electricity by country
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This is an overview of mains electricity by country, with a focus on listing the regional differences in plug and socket types, nominal supply voltages, and AC supply frequencies commonly used for del
AC power plugs and sockets
…Mains electricity Mains electricity by country lists voltage, frequency, and connector types for over 200 countries Perilex…
Type A (NEMA 1–15, US 2 pin); max 15 A at 125 V, ungrounded
Type B (NEMA 5–15, US 3 pin); max 15 A at 125 V
Type C (CEE 7/16, Europlug); max 2.5 A, ungrounded
CEE 7/17 2-pin plug; max 16 A, ungrounded