What plug does Hawaii use?
What plug does Hawaii use? For Hawaii there are two associated plug types, types A and B. Plug type A is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and plug type B is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin. Hawaii operates on a 120V supply voltage and 60Hz.
Is it illegal to have a plug socket in the bathroom UK?
It's not illegal, but there are technical standards that make it impossible in most bathrooms. Sockets are allowed in British bathrooms provided they are 3 meters or more away from the water sources (taps in the sink or bath as well as showers). Shaver-supply units are the single exception to the standard.
Why are British plugs so big?
To save copper, Britain adopted the ring main system, with sockets connected sequentially, but this meant each connection needed its own fuse. Instead of putting the fuses in the sockets, they were included in the plugs themselves. Hence the UK's bigger plugs.
Can I use UK plug in USA?
Some UK electrical items can be used in the US, but as the UK voltages differs compared to the United States, others can't or will need significant adaptation. The standard UK voltage is 240v, whereas the United States standard voltage is 120v.
Which countries use the same plug as us?
They are widely used in North America, Mexico, China, Japan, and other countries which use Type A plugs. Like Type A, Type B plugs used in Japan vary in design slightly than those used in the United States.