Type I plugs

What are the type I plugs?

Type I plugs are those plugs that have 2 or 3 pins. The shape of this type of socket is as follows:

Characteristics of type I plugs?

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

• They have 2 or 3 pins
• Those with 2 pins are not grounded and those with 3 pins are.
• The current intensity is 10 amperes.
• The voltage they usually present is 220 - 240 Volts.
• Not compatible with other types of plugs

Which countries use type I plugs?

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

• Argentina
• Australia
• China
• Christmas Island
• Cocos Islands
• Cook Islands
• Fiji
• Kiribati
• Myanmar
• Nauru
• New Zealand
• Niue
• Norfolk Island
• Papua New Guinea
• Pitcairn Island
• Samoa
• Solomon Islands
• Timor-Leste
• Tokelau
• Tonga
• Tuvalu
• Vanuatu

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

No, since the voltage of the electrical current in the country where a I-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.