What type of plug is in the wall?

Most homes in the U.S. are wired with a combination of 15-amp and 20-amp, 120-volt circuits. Because 15-amp receptacles can be used with 20-amp circuits, most of the outlets you see in American homes are the standard 15-amp variety, with two slots and a U-shaped grounding hole.

What are the different types of power outlets?

9 Types of Electrical Outlets You Can Have in the Home

  • 15A, 120 Volt Outlets. These are the most common in older homes and come in two versions:
  • 20A, 125 Volt Outlets.
  • 20A, 250 Volt Outlets.
  • Tamper-Resistant Receptacles.
  • GFCI Outlets.
  • AFCI Outlets.
  • Switched Outlets.
  • USB Outlets.

What is Type A and B sockets?

There are two types of domestic wall outlets in use in the US, Canada, Japan and Central America: the ungrounded type A (NEMA 1-15) and the grounded type B (NEMA 5-15). (The full list of countries that use types A & B can be found here.)

What are 3 prong outlets called?

GFCI Outlet – Also known as Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, GFCIs are three-prong outlets with an added safety mechanism to prevent shock. When a current is too strong or on an unintended path, a GFCI quickly shuts off power to lessen the severity of the shock.

How do I know what type of plug I have?

Plug Types

  1. The plug type A (or NEMA-1) has two flat live contact pins, which are arranged in parallel at a distance of 12.7 mm.
  2. The plug type B (or NEMA 5-15, 3 pin) has two flat live contact pins, which are arranged in parallel.

What does a Type D plug look like?

The Type D electrical plug is also known as the Old British Plug. It has three large round pins in a triangular configuration, and may be found in countries that were originally electrified by the British.

Why are there different plug types?

The reason why the world is now stuck with no less than 15 different styles of plugs and wall outlets, is because many countries preferred to develop a plug of their own, instead of adopting the US standard.

What is a Type a power socket?

The plug type A (or NEMA-1) has two flat live contact pins, which are arranged in parallel at a distance of 12.7 mm. The contacts are between 15,875 18,256 mm long, 6.35 mm wide and 1,524 mm thick. The plug-type A is especially used for smaller devices.

Where are Type B outlets used?

Countries Using Type B Electric Plug All of the noted for Type A except Bangladesh, Bolivia, Cambodia, China, Dominican Republic, Korea, Liberia, Maldives, Peru, St. Vincent, Tahiti, Thailand, Vietnam, Yemen. Also found in Azores, Belize, Trinidad and Tobago.