Type N plugs
What are the type N plugs?
Type N plugs are those plugs that have 3 pins. The shape of this type of socket is as follows:
Characteristics of type N plugs?
Type N sockets have the following characteristics that should be taken into account:
- They have 3 pins
- Yes, they are grounded
- The current intensity is 10, 16 y 20 amperes.
- The voltage they usually present is 100 - 240 Volts.
- The pins of type C plugs also fit into type N sockets
Which countries use type N plugs?
The following are the different countries where type N plugs are used.
In two countries with type N sockets, can electrical appliances be plugged in without any problem?
No, since the voltage of the electrical current in the country where a N-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.