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Type L plug: shape, grounding and countries

Italian three pins in a straight line. The 10A and 16A versions differ. Match the exact socket and adapter rating.

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Fit is not a safety verdict

The 10A and 16A versions differ. Match the exact socket and adapter rating.

Type L shape and grounding

Italian three pins in a straight line. This overview describes a family, not a manufacturing drawing. Exact pin dimensions, current rating, polarity and national certifications depend on the variant.

Schematic Type L plug front and socket face
Illustrative Type L family drawing. Not to scale; not a fit or grounding test.
Type L reference characteristics
Typical shapeItalian three pins in a straight line.
Protective earth in grounded variantYes, if the correct contacts and wiring are present
Standard referencesCEI 23-50
Known variantsL_10A, L_16A
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Type L 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.

Documented Type L variants
VariantReference currentEarth contact
L 10A10APresent in variant design
L 16A16APresent 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.

Directional plug to socket reference checks
Device male plugWall socketReference resultEarth path
L 10AL 10Asame standard variant conditionalDocumented conditional contact
L 16AL 16Asame standard variant conditionalDocumented conditional contact
L 10AL 16Anot interchangeableNot preserved or unverified
L 16AL 10Anot interchangeableNot preserved or unverified

Where Type L is listed

The destination records list this family in 3 destination profiles. This is not a verified inventory of every hotel outlet.

Search all destination profiles

How to check a connection

  1. Identify the exact male plug on your appliance and the socket in the room.
  2. Check the adapter input and output variants, not just the Type L label.
  3. Compare AC input voltage, frequency, protective earth and the lowest current rating in the chain.
  4. Stop if a pin must be forced, the connection is loose or the manufacturer excludes the appliance.

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