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Diagrams
of Adapter Plugs
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| Note:
An adapter will allow you only to plug your appliance into another type
of outlet. It will not change the electrical voltage. There are several
types of electrical plugs that are used about 95% of the time around the
world. |
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A:
This is a plug with two flat parallel
prongs. It is used in North America (United States) and in many other countries
including Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Jamaica and Venezuela. |
B:
This is a plug
with two flat parallel prongs with a grounding pin. It is used in the same
areas as plug A. |
C:
This plug is ungrounded
and has two round prongs and can be used in most of the countries in continental
Europe, & also widely used in South Africa. |
D:
This plug is the
old British Standard and is used almost exclusively in India & also
in wide usage in South Africa. This plug has three larger round pins in
a triangular pattern. |
E:
Plug E is
similar to C except it is round and has the addition of a female contact
to accept the grounding pin in the socket. This is primarily used in France
and Belgium. |
F:
Plug E is similar
to C except it is round and has the addition of two grounding clips on
the side of the plug. This is refered to as "Schuko" style and is used
in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway. |
G:
This plug has
three prongs (two flat and one rectangular) that form a triangle, and is
widely used in Great Britain. |
H:
Primarily used
in Australia, this plug has two flat prongs like the type A plug, but they
form a V-shape rather than being parallel like A plugs. |
I:
This is the grounded
version of the Australian plug, this plug has two flat prongs like the
type B plug, but they form a V-shape rather than being parallel like B
plugs. |
J:
This plug is similar
to I, but not compatible. It is used exclusively in Isreal |
K:
Plug K is similar
to C except it is round and has the addition of a grounding pin This is
primarily used in Denmark. |
L:
Plug L is similar
to C except it has the addition of a grounding pin This is primarily used
in Switzerland. |
M:
Plug M is similar
to C except it has the addition of a center grounding pin This is primarily
used in Italy. |
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.World
Electric Power Guide - World
Electric Power Guide - If you are going to use electrical appliances
abroad, you need to know what type of electrical voltage is used in the
country where you're traveling and what type of adapter or plug is needed
to plug your appliances into the outlet.
Recommended
- World Wide Phone Guide -World
Wide Phone Guide - This is a guide to some typical issues that may
arise when you try to hook up your modem in a different country. It includes
a table of telephone plugs used
worldwide, ways to deal with hard wired phone systems, and how to handle
special situations like digital phones and tax impulses. This is intended
especially for world travelers and “road warriors,” although the information
here can also be useful for people who have purchased and/or moved computer
equipment from one country to another.
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Where
To Buy Adapters & Converters
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BargainOffers.com
- BargainOffers.com
- Purchase Step Up / Down Voltage Converters, Transformers and plug adapters
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Magellan Travel - Magellan Travel Supplies - Electrical Adaptors, Adaptor Plugs, Phone Adaptors, Voltage Converters and more for Different Countries
Power Inverters
:4lots.com Domestic and International Voltages - Power
Inverters :4lots.com Domestic and International Voltages - We sell
power inverters in both US voltages and International voltages. Can be
great to provide required electricity in a car boat or RV while traveling.
Voltage
Converters.com - Voltage
Converters.com - specializes in voltage converters, transformers, regulators,
power inverters, plug adapters, AC to DC adapters, surge protectors and
more.
Franzus
All In One Travel Adapter Plug - it is designed for the four most common
adapter plug configurations housed in a compact, easy-to-use one piece
unit. Surge protection keeps appliances safe, accepts grounded, ungrounded,
polarized and non-polarized plugs from dozens of countries. It is
available on-line - Franzus
All In One Travel Adapter Plug -
GeoPlug
5 in 1 Adaptor Plug Kit System - GeoPlug
5 in 1 Adaptor Plug Kit System -
Customised
Adaptor Plug & Power Cable kits - Customised
Adaptor Plug & Power Cable kits - for business travellers
with PC & MAC portable & laptop computers to access Email and FAX
services Internationally with Impactron Telephone & Power connector
kits.
Travel
adapters & plug sets for using appliances overseas - TRAVELARTS
- Travel adapters &
plug sets -
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