Plug shapes for all countries.. at last
In the absence of a World Gummint that will impose a single electrical voltage and plug shape, you’re always left wondering whether your plug will fit the sockets in whatever country you travel to. (Answer: almost certainly not.) But at Electricity around the world: everything about plugs, sockets, voltages, convertors, etc. you can *see* what the plugs and sockets look like.
And learn, for instance, that Australians going to China won’t need an adaptor at all. Lucky sods.
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August 2nd, 2005 at 10:48 pm
The map also shows the amazing split of Japan between 50 and 60hz systems. This means that if anybody moves between Tokyo and Osaka they either have to buy a complete new set of domestic appliances or take them with them and wait till they explode between six months and six year later. And we thought the Japanese were logical and efficient….
August 10th, 2005 at 12:25 am
Electric power around the world
For years, I’ve been recommending Steve Kropla’s World Electric Guide as the definitive source of information about all things electrical. For the world traveler, it’s indispensable. If you’re planning to visit another country and you want to know …