Electric Cord Plug Types

The amperage of an electrical plug has a direct influence on the wattage or the measurement of electrical power.

Electric cord plug types. Ensure that your new plug or connector has the same amp rating as your old one. Rv electrical cord with pull out handles type 10 3 stw 30 amp 125 v to 4 degrees fahrenheit cold weather jacket black with yellow handles item 960809 model rvp096. Other common power cord types also include c14 to c15 and c20 to c15. This north american power cord types reference chart highlights details on american cable cord jacket types.

The most common electrical plugs and plug connectors are 15 20 and 30 amps. Iec 60320 power cords uses even number for plug and odd number for the mating receptacle and usually male appliance inlet is 1 higher than the sheet for the corresponding female cable connector. Again the three phase power socket is compatible with single phase plugs either of 10 a or 16 a ratings. Plug socket types around the world.

There are currently 15 types of domestic electrical outlet plugs in use worldwide each of which has been assigned a letter by the us department of commerce international trade administration ita starting with a and moving through the alphabet. The type 23 plug adds a central rectangular earth pin offset by 5 mm. Road home 25 ft. Cord jackets can be identified by letter codes that are printed on the jacket.

The unearthed type 21 plug has two rectangular pins with centres 19 mm apart.