From: [email protected] BS 1363 and BS 546 plugs are both used in South Africa. The South African Standard for Plugs and Socket Outlets is SABS 164-1. Regards, Ron Wellman [email protected]
______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Re: AC-DC Adapter for Sales in South Africa Author: Non-HP-bwrigley ([email protected]) at HP-PaloAlto,mimegw3 List-Post: [email protected] Date: 2/12/98 9:22 AM ---------- Original message from Jon D Curtis ---------- > Hi, > > Wonder does any know what is the national Pin configuration for AC-DC power > adapters ? Wonder if the Europlug, 2 pins rounded, with pin diameter either > 4.0mm or 4.8mm could be sell in South Africa. > > Thanks in advance for your input. > > Best Regards, > Jasmine Tan Jasmine South Africa uses BS1363 13A plugs (the same ones that are used in the UK) with square pins. These are also described in IEC83 - Standard B2. There are two other types which are used for low current applications but these are uncommon and are not compatible with the Europlug. Regards ------------------------------ Ben Wrigley Senior Approvals Specialist KTL Saxon Way Priory Park West Hull HU13 9PB UK Phone: +44 (0)1482 801801 Fax: +44 (0)1482 801806 Web: http://www.ktl.co.uk Email: mailto:[email protected]
