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What is a 3 pin plug called?
Type B electrical plugs, also known as the North American 3-pin plug, are grounded plugs. They consist of two flat parallel prongs and a round pin for grounding. The ground pin is longer than the hot and neutral pins so that a ground connection is made before the connection to the voltage.
Can you convert a 2 pin plug to 3 pin?
A 2 pin to 3 pin adapter works by allowing a 110-volt item (with the 2-pin plug) to be plugged into the 240-volt outlet (the 3-pin plug socket). Inside the 2 pin to 3 pin adapter, the current flows at the required level. Some appliances have voltage changers inside them that allow them to use the available current.
What are 3 pin round plugs for?
Your round 3 pin socket is suitable for indoor use only; and only for connection to a lighting supply circuit (NOT a ring main).
