Two parallel flat blades, without a protective earth pin. A-shaped outlets appear at different voltages. Check the destination supply before connecting a device.
Fit is not a safety verdict
A-shaped outlets appear at different voltages. Check the destination supply before connecting a device.
Type A shape and grounding
Two parallel flat blades, without a protective earth pin. This overview describes a family, not a manufacturing drawing. Exact pin dimensions, current rating, polarity and national certifications depend on the variant.
| Typical shape | Two parallel flat blades, without a protective earth pin. |
|---|---|
| Protective earth in grounded variant | No earth from this plug family |
| Standard references | NEMA 1-15, JIS C 8303 |
| Known variants | A_NEMA_1_15, A_JIS |
Type A variants and ratings
A family can contain different national or current-rated variants. The values below are reference identifiers, not permission to use a particular manufactured plug at that load. Read the exact product marking and local standard.
| Variant | Reference current | Earth contact |
|---|---|---|
| A NEMA 1 15 | 15A | No earth contact |
| A JIS | Not established | No earth contact |
Plug-to-socket direction matters
These research rules start with a male appliance plug and end at a wall socket. Reversing the route can change the result. Even a documented family fit needs an intact installation and the device voltage, frequency and current checks.
| Device male plug | Wall socket | Reference result | Earth path |
|---|---|---|---|
| A NEMA 1 15 | A NEMA 1 15 | same standard variant conditional | Not preserved or unverified |
| A JIS | A JIS | same standard variant conditional | Not preserved or unverified |
| A NEMA 1 15 | A JIS | needs exact variant verification | Not preserved or unverified |
Where Type A is listed
The destination records list this family in 32 destination profiles. This is not a verified inventory of every hotel outlet.
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How to check a connection
- Identify the exact male plug on your appliance and the socket in the room.
- Check the adapter input and output variants, not just the Type A label.
- Compare AC input voltage, frequency, protective earth and the lowest current rating in the chain.
- Stop if a pin must be forced, the connection is loose or the manufacturer excludes the appliance.
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