Two round pins. The common Europlug variant is ungrounded. The letter C does not identify every pin diameter or current rating. A grounded appliance must keep its earth path.
Fit is not a safety verdict
The letter C does not identify every pin diameter or current rating. A grounded appliance must keep its earth path.
Type C shape and grounding
Two round pins. The common Europlug variant is ungrounded. 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 round pins. The common Europlug variant is ungrounded. |
|---|---|
| Protective earth in grounded variant | No earth from this plug family |
| Standard references | CEE 7/16, EN 50075 |
| Known variants | C_EUROPLUG, C_CONTOUR_7_17 |
Type C 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C EUROPLUG | 2.5A | No earth contact |
| C CONTOUR 7 17 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C EUROPLUG | C EUROPLUG | same standard variant conditional | Not preserved or unverified |
| C CONTOUR 7 17 | C CONTOUR 7 17 | same standard variant conditional | Not preserved or unverified |
| C EUROPLUG | E 7 6 | conditional geometry | Not preserved or unverified |
| C EUROPLUG | F 7 4 | conditional geometry | Not preserved or unverified |
| C EUROPLUG | K DANISH | conditional geometry | Not preserved or unverified |
| C EUROPLUG | J 10A | conditional geometry | Not preserved or unverified |
| C EUROPLUG | L 10A | conditional geometry | Not preserved or unverified |
| C EUROPLUG | H MODERN | conditional geometry | Not preserved or unverified |
Where Type C is listed
The destination records list this family in 52 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 C 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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