Two round pins with side grounding contacts, often called Schuko. A physically fitting plug may lose its earth connection in another socket design.
Fit is not a safety verdict
A physically fitting plug may lose its earth connection in another socket design.
Type F shape and grounding
Two round pins with side grounding contacts, often called Schuko. 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 with side grounding contacts, often called Schuko. |
|---|---|
| Protective earth in grounded variant | Yes, if the correct contacts and wiring are present |
| Standard references | CEE 7/3 socket, CEE 7/4 plug, CEE 7/7 hybrid |
| Known variants | F_7_4, EF_7_7 |
Type F 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F 7 4 | Not established | Present in variant design |
| EF 7 7 | Not established | Present in variant design |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| F 7 4 | F 7 4 | same standard variant conditional | Documented conditional contact |
| EF 7 7 | EF 7 7 | same standard variant conditional | Documented conditional contact |
| EF 7 7 | E 7 6 | documented family fit | Documented conditional contact |
| EF 7 7 | F 7 4 | documented family fit | Documented conditional contact |
| F 7 4 | E 7 6 | not supported | Not preserved or unverified |
| EF 7 7 | K DANISH | not approved for earthed use | Not preserved or unverified |
Where Type F is listed
The destination records list this family in 30 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 F 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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