I want to set a scenario inside for you. I’m sure that there’s also a chance that this has happened to you a few times. So you’ve bought a new electronic device or appliance that’s imported. Perhaps you had it ordered online, or you bought it in a store where imported products can be bought, or you asked someone coming home from a foreign country to buy it for you. But as you un-box it, try to make it work, you find out that the electrical socket outlet it needs to be plugged into is not available in this country! That’s an immediate bummer. Although not all is lost since there are a lot of adaptors that can be purchased for that very purpose. But wouldn’t it be a little more convenient if there’s no need for such in the first place? I mean, it gives room for having it misplaced, and if it gets broken, you know that it’s pretty much useless. So knowing this, what should you do to avoid being disappointed? The quick and easy solution is to KNOW your electrical socket outlets.
Commonly used socket outlets vary from country to country. There are almost 20 different socket outlets being used throughout the whole world today. This will explain why an imported electric product from a country that has a different standard socket outlet will not match your country’s standard socket outlet. In this country, there is a basic of 5 different types. By the end of this article you will be acquainted with them so that next time, when you’re buying an imported electric appliance, you can discern whether or not the sockets in your house can welcome them without the need for adaptors.
Universal
This type of socket outlet will accept most kinds of plugs. It can accept Type A, or the most common one with two parallel blades, Type B, or the plug with two parallel blades with a circular ground a little above the middle of the two blades, and Type C, with two roundish, circular pins. Most adaptors have their receiving end with this type of socket because it accepts plenty of kinds of plugs. Having most of your electrical socket outlets as this is very convenient.
Parallel with ground.
Also called the Type B electrical outlet, this type of socket outlet includes two blades with a ground in the middle. This is especially useful if you use a laptop charger. Although more common, this socket outlet is not as universal. You can only fit a Type B or a Type A plug.
Parallel flat blades.
It’s also called Type A. This is the single most common socket outlet in this country, but unfortunately, it’s also the most exclusive. It’s for this reason that you buy adaptors – since Type A sockets can only accept one kind of plug.
Round to flat outlet.
This outlet is more common than the parallel with ground, but it’s less common than the parallel flat one. This outlet will accept Type A as well as Type C – two round pins. This also offers quite a convenience since it accepts two types of plugs. That means that you won’t need an adaptor.
Three-pin rectangular.
Officially labeled as Type G, this is the kind of outlet that is usually needed by air conditioning units. This is very exclusive and is of British origin. However, most households or buildings that use air conditioning units in this country have that one outlet just for the air conditioner. Sometimes, not even adaptors can accept a Type G plug, that’s why a special socket is needed.
There you go! It’s a quick list that should guide you through – not only in buying electrical appliances, but in deciding what’s the most convenient socket to have in your house.
Dear Apple san,
Hope this message finds you well.
Thank you for these useful information.
Our company will start to Import machines to PH.
i made confirmation about PH elec-plugs and outlets
to our main office team.
Thank you again and more power!
Marvin
Hi Marvin,
Thank you too!
If you happen to need some other electrical supplies, please let us know. We’ll be glad to help you.
Thanks again!
Do you have twist lock AC power plugs and sockets? NEMA L6 and NEMA L5 types?
Hi Jay,
Unfortunately, what you’re looking for is not in our product line.
In case you would happen to need some other electrical supplies, please let me know.
Thanks!
Do you have any branch in tarlac? I need the universal socket with own switch each socket.
Hi Jelly,
unfortunately, the nearest store in Tarlac is the ACE Hardware, Sm Baguio and Pampanga.
thanks!
We have in our bedroom a double flat blade socketsand both sockets within the plastic flush plate keep on coming out.Have you any suggestions to how to fix this prroblem
Hi Neil,
Can you take a photo of this problem? If your socket keeps coming out, it would seem that it is not mounted properly from the junction box. But just to be sure, can you send us a photo?
Thank you.
hi i need the outlet type A. do you have stocks?
how much is the price?
i’m in Cebu, where can I buy those?
Hi Laarni,
We’ve sent you an email regarding your questions.
Thanks
it really helps
Thanks Mariel.
May I inquire for male socket? How much per piece?
Your prompt response is highly appreciated.
Thanks!
Hi Donna,
Do you have sample picture?
Please check your email for complete list of Meiji products.
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Hello,
i using meiji product and I like the performance.
tanong ko lang po kung meron kayon usb wall socket
Please send respond to my email.
thanks
Hi Jer,
Yes we have USB outlets, we also have USB extensions perfect for your gadgets.
We’ll send our brochures to your email.
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pls. quote
100 pcs. convenience outlet cover outdoor
50 rolls polyethelene tape colorP: blue green
Hi Rolando,
We’ll send formal quotation thru email.
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How much is your universal wall socket per unit?
Hi Charles,
You can check the prices of our items on our website just click the “SHOP” button. 🙂
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Hello! I would like to inquire Meiji ground outlet.
Where can I buy here in Cebu?
Hi Diane,
You can directly order from us.
Please check your email for the brochure.
Thank you
Am looking for socket wall switch, British Standard, is there anyone knows where can I get such?
Thank you
Hi Leopoldo,
Thank you for inquiring with us.
We’ll send our brochure thru email so you can check different series of Meiji Wiring devices.
Thank you
Good Day,
How much per piece for 1 gang universal socket outlet ?
Thank you
Hi Marcelo,
169.75, 1 GANG INTERNATIONAL OUTLET WITH PLATE catalog No.: MCS-1021. 🙂
Thank you
We are the supplier of Bosch Home Appliances currently we are working to resolve various issue.
1) Working in collaboration with a good company on Voltage protector to protect our appliances
2) Need an authority notice that the above said 5 socket is indeed approved for use in the Philippines maybe from a board with the likes of DTI. I look forward to hear from you soon on more collaboration.
Hi Keith,
Maybe you can send us pictures or specs of your appliances so we can check what is best to offer.
I will send an email today. We’ll wait for your reply.
Thank you
Can a G type plug and outlet use for induction range? And where can i buy the plug? Ive search at wilcon depots and home depots they dont have it.
Hi Jackeline,
We have international outlet that will fit to any kind of plug.
May I ask what type of equipment/appliance you will plug to the outlet?
Thanks
Hi John / Jackeline
What is the power rating of your Induction range? The single ring ones may be 2 to 3Kw but the large ones may be up to 8Kw. I would recommend wiring it directly to the fuseboard using suitable wiring rather than using even a 30 or 50 A plug and socket.
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