Plugs and sockets
Seasoned travellers are well aware of the
many different plugs and sockets in use around the world.
First-time travellers to foreign countries may only find out
when confronted with the problem of trying to plug their razor
or hair-dryer into a socket with an unsuitable configuration,
like pounding a square peg into a round hole.
With this problem in mind, the IEC created a plug and socket
zone that is both informative and practical. It explains why
things are as they are today and how they might be improved.
It also provides information on the plugs, sockets and voltage
used around the world, along with illustrations of the various
plugs and sockets available.
Please note: the information provided in this zone is is just an overview. Detailed information about plugs and sockets can be found in the IEC International Standards referred to in this zone, or in the relevant national standards of each country.
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