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What is a multi-standard socket?

Coordination of technical standards has allowed some types of plug to be used across large regions to facilitate the production and import of electrical appliances and for the convenience of travellers. Some multi-standard sockets allow use of several types of plug.

What is the standard voltage of a power socket?

All power sockets in United States provide a standard voltage of 120V with a standard frequency of 60Hz. You can use all your equipment in United States if the outlet voltage in your own country is between 100V-127V. This is mostly the case in the US, Canada and countries in South America. The standard frequency in United States is 60Hz.

What is a Type 15 socket?

The type 15 socket is recessed, and has five openings (three round and two flat rectangular). It will accept plugs of types 11, 12, 15 and the Europlug. SEV 1011 also defines a "Type 2x" series of 16 A plugs and sockets. These are the same as their 10 A "Type 1x" counterparts, but replace the round pins with 4 mm × 5 mm rectangular pins.

What types of plugs do SEV 1011 sockets accept?

Both sockets will accept type 11 and type 12 plugs, and also the 2.5 A Europlug. Earlier type 11 & 12 plugs had line and neutral pins without sleeved pins, which present a shock hazard when partially inserted into non-recessed sockets. The IEC type J designation refers to SEV 1011's type 12 plugs and type 13 sockets. [ 54 ]

When did plugs and wall-mounted sockets become available?

Plugs and wall-mounted sockets for portable appliances became available in the 1880s, to replace connections to light sockets. A proliferation of types were subsequently developed for both convenience and protection from electrical injury.

What is an example of a special purpose socket?

Examples of systems using special purpose sockets include: Device for Connection of Luminaires (DCL) is a European standard for ceiling- and hanging light fixtures. Sockets for electric clothes dryers, electric ovens, and air conditioners with higher current rating.