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I really like the AU tri-prong system for this - high-current plugs/sockets have a physically larger ground connector. This means you can put a low-current plu
by danielheath 1y ago
I really like the AU tri-prong system for this - high-current plugs/sockets have a physically larger ground connector.
This means you can put a low-current plug (small ground pin) into a high-current socket (large ground slot), but not the other way around.
Only downside I've found so far is that you can't use a high-current-rated extension cord to plug a low-current appliance into a low-current socket.
- masklinn 1y agoWe’re not talking about high current anything, we’re talking about standard mains electricity.
- danielheath 1y agoBy “high” I mean plugs rated for 240v16A, which is higher than normal Australian sockets (usually 8A).
- masklinn 1y agoIn most of Europe high current would be 32A, 16A is generally the standard (though I know Switzerland uses 10A and I believe UK plugs are rated for 13).