Electrical

120V, 60Hz, Plugs A & B

Type A and Type B plugs are used for 120 volts. Type A has been phased out, but type B plugs are in all new buildings and houses since the 1970’s.

Type A Electrical Receptacle

The Type A electrical plug, or flat blade attachment plug, uses two flat parallel pins or blades. It is found in most of North America and on the east coast of South America on smaller devices that do not require a ground connection.

Type B Electrical Receptacle

The Type B electrical plug has two flat parallel blades like the Type A, but also has a round grounding or earth pin that grounds the device before the power is connected. The neutral blade is wider than the live blade to ensure proper insertion.

Check your electrical equipment (PC, hair dryer, mobile phone charger, game console, etc.) to see if equipment can automatically handle the increased voltage. If not, you will need to purchase a transformer to be able to power your equipment. At a minimum, you will need to purchase plug adapters to be able to plug into electrical outlets.