What is A J plug electrical?

What is A J plug electrical?

Type J (CH electrical socket/electrical plug) The Type J plug has three round pins, including an earth pin. Even though it looks very much like the Brazilian Type N plug, it is not compatible with Type N sockets because the earth pin is further away from the center line. However, Type C plugs fit into Type J sockets.

Who uses type J plugs?

Type J plugs and outlets are used in very few countries like,Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Madagascar, Jordan, Maldives, Rwanda,Brazil and Ethiopia.

Can you use A Type C plug in A type J outlet?

Power outlet type J is similar to the C plug, except that it has the addition of an earth pin, a type C plug can fit into a type J socket.

What socket does Switzerland use?

Switzerland uses type C (2-pin) and Type J (3-pin) plugs. (Type C 2-pin plugs also fit J sockets.) Most power sockets are designed for three pin round plugs. The standard continental type plug with two round pins, applied for many electrical travel products, may be used without problem.

What power plug does Switzerland use?

For Switzerland there are two associated plug types, types C and J. Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins and plug type J is the plug which has three round pins. Switzerland operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.

What does a Switzerland plug look like?

What do American plugs look like?

For USA there are two associated plug types, types A and B. Plug type A is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and plug type B is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin. USA operates on a 120V supply voltage and 60Hz.

What is Type B plug?

Type B electrical plug has two flat parallel pins and a round grounding (earth) pin. Earth pin is longer than the other two so that the device is grounded before the power is connected. American and Japanese plus are similar in design. Type B plugs are rated at 15 amps.

Can I use a EU plug in Switzerland?

Swiss plugs and wall sockets The non-grounded European plug with two pins will often fit in a Swiss wall socket. This isn’t always the case though, as the European prongs are slightly bigger! Other plugs will mostly not fit, so an adapter is needed.