Know about electrical socket types popular today

electrical sockets various kinds

According to countries, the type of electrical socket varies and here we will discuss different socket types which are currently in vogue. They are duly recognized from a safety point of view and hence people prefer them both for home and commercial office spaces. Here is an analysis of different electrical socket plugs and their voltage, frequency and other details.

We will focus on electrical socket types with pictures that help you to choose as per their safety standards and styles. Additionally, you may get all your electrical equipment in Saudia Arabia from Ejawda.

Type A socket

Mostly popular in countries like Canada, USA, Mexico & Japan etc. They have 2 pins, 15 A socket outlet, capable of offering near about 100 – 127 V. this socket supports plug type A.

Type A socket

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Type B socket

This kind of electrical socket is also used countries like Canada, USA, Mexico & Japan etc. It comes with 3 pins and is a grounded one. It has a 15 A socket outlet, having roundabout 100 – 127 V. It is suitable for plug types A & B.

Type B socket

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Type C socket

This is commonly found in countries like South America, Europe, and Asia. It comes with 2 pins, not grounded and has a 2.5 A socket outlet. This electrical socket offers as much as 220 – 240 V. This socket goes with plug type C.

Type C socket

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Type D socket

Popular in India, this electrical socket comes with 3 pins. It is a grounded socket and has a 5 A socket outlet, capable of offering nearly 220 – 240 V. This socket goes well with plug types C & D, however, it is not safe to be used with E & F socket types.

Type D socket

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Type E socket

This electrical socket is commonly featured in countries like Belgium, Poland, France, Slovakia & the Czech Republic etc. It features 2 pins and a grounded one. It is a 16 A socket outlet structure, offers almost 220 – 240 V. It supports plug types C, E & F.

Type E socket

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Type F socket

It is majorly found in countries like Europe & Russia, though not found UK & Ireland. It has featured 2 pins and is a grounded socket. It contains 16 A socket outlet structure. It offers 220 – 240 V and suitable for plug types C, E & F.

Type F socket

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Type G socket

This kind of electrical socket is hugely popular in countries like Ireland, Malaysia, Malta, United Kingdom, Singapore etc. It comes with 3 pins and a grounded one. It accommodates 13 A socket outlet structure and offers 220 – 240 V. It goes well with type G plugs.

Type G socket

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Type H socket

It is very much used in Israel, the West Bank & the Gaza Strip etc countries and has 3 pins. A grounded electrical socket, this has 16 A, outlet structure. It offers 220 – 240 V. It suits plug types C & H, though not safe to be used in E & F types.

Type H socket

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Type I socket

Typically featured in countries including New Zealand, China, Australia, & Argentina. It comes with 2 or 3 pins, but not grounded and features 10 A socket outlet. It can give you 220 – 240 V and is compatible with plug type I.

Type I socket

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Type J socket

Found in countries like Liechtenstein & Rwanda, Switzerland etc. it comes with 3 pins, a grounded one. It has 10 A socket outlet structure. It gives almost 220 – 240 V and supports plug types C & J.

Type J socket

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Type K socket

Very much popular in countries like Denmark & Greenland and a few others. It has 3 pins and grounded structure. It accommodates 16 A socket structure. This electrical socket offers 220 – 240 V and can be used with plug types C & K, never recommended for E & F types.

Type K socket

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Type L socket

Countries like Italy & Chile features this kind of electrical socket. It has 3 pins, grounded structure. It is available in 10 A & 16 A, outlet structures. It has a voltage capacity of 220 – 240 V and suitable for plug types C & L (if it is a 10 A version) / while it’s 16 A socket suitable with plug type L (if it is a 16 A version).

Type L socket

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Type M socket

You can see these types of electrical socket in countries like South Africa and several others. It comes with 3 pins, a grounded one. It is a 15 A socket structure. It offers 220 – 240 V, compatible with plug type M.

Type M socket

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Type N socket

Countries like Brazil have this type of electrical socket. It has 3 pins, a grounded one. It has 10 A & 20 A, outlet structure, offers 100 – 240 V. It is suitable with plug types C & N.

Type N socket

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Type O socket

This kind of electrical socket is found in Thailand has 3 pins. It is a grounded socket and contains 16 A, outlet structure. It offers 220 – 240 V and its adaptability are mostly with plug types C & O, though not recommended for E & F types.

Type O socket

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These pieces of information about electrical socket types will enable you to invest on your electrical fittings wisely. Apart from these a few more models you can choose from-

Gold Medal i-Strip LED Spike Guard with Surge Protector and 6-Outlet International Sockets

GM 3060- E-Book 4+1 Spike Guard(with Master Switch, Indicator, Safety Shutter, International Sockets)

Havells Crabtree Athena 6A-16A Three Pin Combined Shutter Socket

Belkin Essential Series F9E800zb2MGRY 8-Socket Surge Protector

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    Hello, You said Type C Sockets are commonly used in Asian and Europan countries. I also have many of these types of switches in my house. Well, I get informative information from this blog. I know many types of switches.

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