Type I is becoming common as for 220 V outlets and appliances in 110 V areas. Dual-voltage wiring is rather common in Brazil – high-powered appliances, such as clothes dryers, tend to be 220 V even in 110 V areas. Note also that depending on the area, the exact voltage might be 110 V, 115 V, 127 V, 130 V, 220 V or 240 V. Also note that by 2009, Brazil will be converting to the IEC 60906-1 international plug which is similar to type J.
பொதுவாக 120V. உயர் பளு தேவைகளுக்கு 240V/ 60 Hz பயன்படுகிறது(துணி உலர்திகள், மின் சமையல் அடுப்புகள், மற்றும் எந்திர வகைகள்). பல கட்டிடங்கள் துவித மின்னழுத்தங்களுக்காக மின்னிணைப்பு செய்யப்பட்டுள்ள போதிலும் பொதுவாக 120V தனி மின்னழுத்த இணைப்பாகும். Type A outlets used for retrofit only, type B now required by code in new construction and renovation.
Most wall outlets simultaneously support types A, C, and I. The A and C types are together (flat with rounder ends) so that an A or C types can be used. The I type is next to the A C type.
Type F ("Schuko", short for "Schutzkontakt") is standard. Type C Plugs ("Euro-Stecker") are common, especially for low-power devices. Type C wall sockets are very uncommon, and exist only in very old installations. The Soviet GOST standard (similar to Schuko but with smaller pins) is sometimers seen in parts of Eastern Germany
G, while D & M are used in old installations. M is still official when required current rating is between 13~15A
220 V
50 Hz
Largely based on UK system. A 'shaver' socket (similar to Type C) is sometimes found in bathrooms that will provide low current to some other plug types. These almost always have a 110 V socket and a 220 V socket in the same unit, or a switch to select voltage, which are sometimes labelled as 110 V and 220 V. Not so common in HK as in the UK.
G (D and M sometimes on old installations, as in the UK; F on some very early installations)
230 V (formerly 220v)
50 Hz
G Sockets and plugs standard as defined by National_Standards_Authority_of_IrelandNSAI I.S. 401. 'Shaver socket' sometimes seen (as in the UK); Type F ("Side Earth") plugs occasionally seen in old houses probably because much of the early Irish electrical network was built with assistance from Siemens AGSiemens.
Most modern sockets accept both type C and type H plugs. Type M sockets are used for air conditioningair conditioners. Identical plugs and sockets also used in Israel/Palestinian National AuthorityPalestine West Bank and all of the Gaza Strip
Type F likely to be found in offices and hotels. 110 V power with plugs A & B (under Japanese colonisation influence) was previously used but is being phased out. Older buildings may still have this, and some hotels offer both 110 V and 220 V service. Switches and outlets fit American-sized boxes.
Previously 60 Hz, now switching to 50 Hz. Many private power plants are still 60 Hz. Types A & B are used for 110 V; C & F are used for 230/240 V. It is highly recommended to verify the voltage with a tester before plugging appliances in, no matter the outlet! (As of early 2005 there is no centralized power company in Liberia. All electricity is privately generated.)
No official standards there. However, in the Macao-HK Ferry Pier built by Portuguese Government before handover the standard was E & F. After handover, Macau adopted G in both government and private buildings.
G, M for heavy appliances, especially air conditioners
240 V
50 Hz
Penang 230 V. Type C plugs are very common with AV equipments and other low-powered equipments. Plugged using widely-available adapters or forced into type G sockets by pushing down the shutter. The latter is widely practised, although hazardous.
Type B becoming more common. Voltage can vary 110 to 135 depending on local transformer. Split phase (often incorrectly termed two phase) is commonly available and local electricians are apt to wire both to a type A/B socket to give 240 V for air conditioning or washing machine/dryers: beware, there is never a warning!
Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) output is 240 volts and 50 Hz. Voltage fluctuations and power outages are common throughout the country with the exception of the national capital Islamabad.
The former USSR (along with much of Eastern Europe) uses type GOST sockets with 4.0 mm pins instead of the 4.8mm standard used by West European (Schuko) Plugs
Some outlets are a combination of type A and C and can accept either type plug. Newer outlets have a grounding hole that can also accommodate type B plugs
G (D and M seen in very old installs and specialist applications)
230 V -Formerly 240v (GB) 220v (NI)
50 Hz
A 'shaver' socket (similar to Type C) is sometimes found in bathrooms that will provide low current to some other plug types. These almost always have a 110 V socket and a 230 V socket in the same unit, or a switch to select voltage, which are sometimes labelled as 115 V and 230 V. The G type socket often has a on-off switch on the socket. 110 V centre point earthed transformers are often used for industrial portable tools.
Standardised at 120 V. In practice, voltage ranges from 105 to 130 volts depending on location, but these are within tolerance. 240 V/60 Hz used for heavy duty applications (e.g. clothes driers, electric cook-stoves and machinery). Many buildings wired for dual voltage but 120 V is the norm in single voltage installations. Older systems used DC, 25 hertz, and even 50 hertz, but most have been replaced. Type A outlets used for retrofit only, type B now required by code in new construction and renovation.
