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What are the power plug types?

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A power plug refers to the device that connects electrical appliances and other devices to the power supply. Power sockets and plugs differ in appearance, grade, size, and type according to different countries and regions. Each country has standards set by the government.

The power plug is also called a power cord plug, which is a powerful plug-in English. Used in various fields and countries. According to different purposes of power plugs, power cord plugs can be used at 250V, 125V, 36V, 16a, 13a, 10a, 5A, and 2.5A according to different currents. The frequency is generally 50/60hz.

What kinds of power plug types are there?

1, there is a plug that can be converted, the plug used in China to the United States, the United Kingdom will not be able to use, the need to pass the conversion of the plug.

power plug types
power plug types


2, injection molding power plugs, which is the plug and wire through the high temperature or high voltage connected together.

3, assembly power plug, that is, its power cord and plug fastened together by screws, increasing its flexibility.

power plug types-2
power plug types-2

We can not live without the power plug; for example, the computer plug needs to be used, the phone plug needs to be used, and the power plug is what kinds of types?

First, what kinds of power plugs

1, the power plug can be divided into three types, one of which is able to convert, because different countries, their standards are not the same. If the plug is used in China to the United States, the United Kingdom will not be able to use it; you need to pass conversion of the plug to use, you need to use this type, that is, it can make the time to get abroad can be used smoothly, the formation of matching.

power plug types-3
power plug types-3

2, the second is a kind of injection molding power plug, which is the plug and wire through the high temperature or high voltage connected together. Once made, it can not be disassembled; the characteristics are very stable and safe, while the market is generally sold are of this type.

3, the third is a kind of assembly power plug, that is, its power cord and plug through the screw-fastened together, and in the process of use, if you want to disassemble down, you only need to loosen the screw through the screwdriver, you will be able to use. Increased its flexibility, and most in the UK will choose this plug.

Second, the type of socket and what are more.

1, the socket is closely related to our lives; it can be called a power outlet and can also be called a switch socket, which is a broader concept. It can be used to plug one or more outlets and through it connect a variety of wiring and other circuits connected together, making the entire circuit on or off.

2, about its type, some are for civilian use, some are for industrial use, some are a general type, and some have a waterproof role. Some are specifically for telephone use or computer use; some are able to move, and some are not able to move.

Summary: The above is about the power plug are which types, different countries, the use of the plug is not the same. If you want to go abroad, you need to know what type of local plugs and then choose the appropriate specifications.

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