Editing AC power plugs and sockets (section)

===== CEE&nbsp;7/16 Alternative II "Europlug" (Type C)<span class="anchor" id="Type C"></span><span class="anchor" id="Europlug"></span> =====
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[[File:Euro-Flachstecker 2.jpg|thumb|upright=.9|Europlug]]

Alternative II, popularly known as the [[Europlug]], is a flat 2.5&nbsp;A-rated plug defined by Cenelec standard EN&nbsp;50075 and national equivalents. The Europlug is not rewirable and must be supplied with a flexible cord. It can be inserted in either direction, so live and neutral are connected arbitrarily. To improve contact with socket parts the Europlug has slightly flexible pins which converge toward their free ends.

There is no socket defined to accept only the Europlug. Instead, the Europlug fits a range of sockets in common use in Europe. These sockets include CEE&nbsp;7/1, CEE&nbsp;7/3 (German/"Schuko") and CEE&nbsp;7/5 (French). Most Israeli, Swiss, Danish and Italian sockets were designed to accept pins of various diameters, mainly 4.8&nbsp;mm, but also 4.0&nbsp;mm and 4.5&nbsp;mm, and are usually fed by final circuits with either 10&nbsp;A or 16&nbsp;A overcurrent protection devices.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.legrand.com/files/fck/File/pdf/Guide-International.pdf |title=International electrical standards and regulations |access-date=16 November 2015 |publisher=Legrand |pages=14, 22, 30}}</ref>

Although the standard does not permit extension cables and does not define any socket-outlets, unauthorized extension cables and sockets are manufactured.

UK shaver sockets are designed to accept BS&nbsp;4573 shaver plugs while also accepting Europlugs. In this configuration, the connection supply is only rated at 200&nbsp;mA. It is not permissible within the UK for the shaver socket to be fitted and used for a higher rated current draw than the 200&nbsp;mA maximum.

The Europlug is also used in parts of the Middle East, Africa, South America, and Asia.

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