The Table below shows 240V mains plug variants as used in Australia.
10A 2 Pins | 10A 3 Pins (Flat Earth) | 10A 3 Pins (Round Earth) | 15A 3 Pins (Flat Earth) | 20A 3 Pins (Flat Earth) | |
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Description | Standard 10A mains plug for double insulated appliances. | Standard 10A mains plug | 10A mains plug with round earth pin | Standard 15A mains plug | Standard 20A mains plug. |
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10Amp - Flat Earth | ![]() |
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10Amp - Round Earth | ![]() |
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15Amp - Flat Earth | ![]() |
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20Amp - Flat Earth | ![]() |
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Applications | Double insulated domestic appliances and equipment. | Earthed domestic appliances and equipment. | Special purpose outlets such as control circuits, lighting and exhaust fans etc. | Caravans, air conditioning, light industrial appliances and equipment. | Plug-in stoves air conditioning and light industrial appliances and equipment. |
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6.35mm × 1.63mm | ![]() |
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9.08mm × 1.63mm | ![]() |
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Earth Pin | |||||
6.35mm × 1.63mm | N/A | ![]() |
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9.08mm × 1.63mm | N/A | ![]() |
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4.75mm diameter | N/A | ![]() |