Wall sockets in your home come in all shapes and forms. Some electrical outlets have a T-shaped hole to indicate that they're rated at 20A, while others feature USB ports to make charging your ...

It is possible to plug an A plug into a B socket, but there will be no grounding, of course. Also called a NEMA 5-15, this plug is also rated at 15A and like type A, typically carries 110V.

Are smart plugs another device that homeowners don't need, or do they deliver on their versatility, eco-friendliness, and ease of use claims? Let's find out.

Electrical outlets and sockets vary from country to country; in fact, there are 15 different types of power sockets requiring a variety of plugs.

Overloading your plug sockets with multiple electric appliances can be tempting, but just because your extension lead can squeeze in four plugs doesn't mean it's safe to do so. Some appliances require ...

All smart plugs can turn your devices off and on, but only some can tell you how much power your devices are using. The TP-Link Kasa Plug Slim With Energy Monitoring generates energy reports ...

Specialist industrial plugs and sockets manufacturer Ampco on Thursday launched its new plastic plug and connector range for use in commercial, mining and industrial applications. This advanced ...

Yet, the differences in electric vehicle charging sockets can be inexplicably mind-boggling. The four types of providing power to your EV are the ubiquitous three-pin plug, Type 2, Chademo and CCS.

Essentially it combines the heavy duty 2-pin DC socket with either the 7-pin Type 2 (CCS Combo 2) or 5-pin Type 1 fixing, with the DC connector sitting below these AC plugs. When you want to top ...