Can I use us plug in NZ?

If you’re from America and visiting New Zealand then you will need to use a power adapter to fit a US plug in a New Zealand power outlet. As the voltage is different in New Zealand you also need to pack a power converter if your device isn’t dual voltage and ensure that it is compatible with a 50hz power outlet.

What kind of plug adapter do I need for New Zealand?

Dual voltage rated appliance This means that you will not need a converter or transformer but just a travel adaptor, because New Zealand operates on a 230V supply voltage, which is within the 110-240V range that the dual voltage appliance operates on.

What kind of outlets does New Zealand have?

In New Zealand the power plugs and sockets are of type I. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.

What do NZ plugs look like?

The power plugs have two flat pins in a V-shape with a grounding pin. (looks like a sad face) So thats three flat pins — one of which is an earthing pin (this is simply a safety measure). Some power plugs do not have the earthing pin but they will still fit into the power outlets.

Are Australian and New Zealand plugs the same?

You can use your electric appliances in Australia, because the standard voltage (230 V) is the same as in New Zealand. So you don’t need a voltage converter in Australia, when living in New Zealand.

Do Chinese plugs work in NZ?

You can use your electric appliances in China, because the standard voltage (220 V) is (more or less) the same as in New Zealand (230 V). Manufacturers take these small deviations into account. So you don’t need a voltage converter in China, when living in New Zealand.

Are UK and NZ plugs the same?

You can use your electric appliances in the United Kingdom, because the standard voltage (230 V) is the same as in New Zealand. So you don’t need a voltage converter in the United Kingdom, when living in New Zealand.

Why do different countries have different plugs?

Engineers developed the idea of a ground pin to make plugs safer in the 1920s. Many countries adopted these grounded plugs immediately, but they didn’t always make them the rule. So because different countries adopted innovations like these at different times, the plugs that they used changed throughout the years.

What are the different types of outlets?

7 Electrical Outlet Types & How To Use Them

• 15-Amp Duplex Receptacle. In the U.S., most homes have a combination of 15-amp and 20-amp, 120-volt circuits.
• 20A Outlets.
• Switched Outlets.
• GFCI & AFCI Outlets.
• Tamper-Resistant Receptacle.
• Specialty Outlets.
• USB & Smart Outlets.

What is brown and blue wires?

The blue wire, also referred to as the neutral wire, has the function of transferring electricity away from the appliance. The brown wire, otherwise known as the live wire, transfers electricity to the appliance. The combination of these wires is referred to as a circuit.