
When viewing a plug from the rear, and the earth pin downwards, the top left pin is active and the top right pin is neutral. Double insulated appliances omit the earth pin.
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The plug consists of two flat pins forming an inverted V-shape, plus a vertical earthing pin below them. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) "world plugs" Web site calls this plug Type I. The standard is used in Australia, Argentina, New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and several other Pacific island countries. Australasian standard three pin plug, with part insulation on the Active/Line and Neutral pins.ĪS/NZS 3112 is the harmonised Australian and New Zealand standard for AC power plugs (male) and sockets (female).
