Electricity & Plugs in Southern Africa
South Africa introduced a new compulsary electic plug. The SANS 164-2 plug has three pins, including an earth pin to protect the users from electric shock. "Europlugs" - the two-point plugs used across Europe - are compatible with SANS 164-2. |
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220V/50Hz -
Round pins with ground |
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220V/50Hz -
Round pins with ground /
Rectangular blade plug |
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220V/50Hz -
European plug / "South African" plug |
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231V/50Hz -
Rectangular blade plug / "South African" plug |
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220V/50Hz - "South African" plug |
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220V/50Hz - "South African" plug |
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