Type O plugs
What are the type O plugs?
Type O plugs are those plugs that have 3 pins. The shape of this type of socket is as follows:
Characteristics of type O plugs?
Type O sockets have the following characteristics that should be taken into account:
- They have 3 pins
- Yes, they are grounded
- The current intensity is 16 amperes.
- The voltage they usually present is 220 - 240 Volts.
- The pins of type C also fit with O type sockets (unsafe compatibility with E and F).
Which countries use type O plugs?
The following are the different countries where type O plugs are used.
In two countries with type O sockets, can electrical appliances be plugged in without any problem?
No, since the voltage of the electrical current in the country where a O-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.