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It can be really frustrating when you're hooking up an appliance or gadget with a three-prong plug only to realize the extension cord or outlet you're plugging it into only has two prongs. After all, ...

South Africa is undergoing a decades-long transition to a new electrical plug and socket standard, which will culminate in the old triangular three-prong plug top no longer being supported. In its ...

Brits will be able to purchase a folding plug at the end of the month, to replace the traditional bulky three-pin plugs for smartphone devices. Brits will be able to purchase a folding plug at the end ...

Not all outlet holes are the same, and there's a reason for that. The shapes (vertical slots, round holes, T-slots, etc.) correspond to specific electrical functions and safety features. Take the ...

Your vehicle handbook should provide guidance on its suitability for charging from a three-pin domestic socket, but typically this provides a slow charge and does not provide the same safety levels ...