Type D plugs

What are the type D plugs?

Type D plugs are those plugs that have 3 pins. The shape of this type of socket is as follows:

Characteristics of type D plugs?

Type D sockets have the following characteristics that should be taken into account:

• They have 3 pins
• Yes, they are grounded
• The current intensity is 5 amperes.
• The voltage they usually present is 220 - 240 Volts.
• Not compatible with other types of plugs

Which countries use type D plugs?

The following are the different countries where type D plugs are used.

• Bangladesh
• Botswana
• Dominica
• Ghana
• Jordan
• Maldives
• Myanmar
• Namibia
• Nigeria
• Sierra Leone
• South Africa
• St. Kitts and Nevis
• Tanzania
• Zimbabwe

In two countries with type D sockets, can electrical appliances be plugged in without any problem?

No, since the voltage of the electrical current in the country where a D-type plug is to be used must be taken into account.

In other words, if the voltage in the country of origin is lower, the plugged-in appliance may be overloaded. If the voltage is higher, the appliance will probably operate at lower performance or not at all despite the use of a plug with the same plug.