Type I Electrical Receptacle
The Type I Electrical Plug has two flat, oblique blades that form an inverted V, and a grounding blade.
Information on The Type I Electrical Outlet
The Type I electrical socket is used in Australia and New Zealand, and usually has a switch for extra safety. There is an unearthed version of the Type I plug, but the sockets are always three-pinned. There are several AS/NZS plug variants, including a 15 A, 20 A, 25 A and 32 A.
Type I Electric Frequency
The type I electric frequency is shown in the number of hertz, or cycles per second. Even if voltages are similar, a 60 Hz device may not function properly on a 50 Hz current.
Countries Using Type I Electric Plug
American Samoa, Argentina*, Australia, China, El Salvador, Fiji, Guatemala, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Okinawa, Panama, Papua New Guinea, St. Vincent, Tajikistan, Tonga, Uruguay.
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