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 ...

A C plug will mostly fit in any of these sockets, although there are some limitations, especially with the type L socket, which is really two incompatible sockets.

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 ...

Forget to unplug the iron this morning? The best smart plugs, outlets, and power strips we've tested let you control anything you can plug into the wall from your phone.

This article was originally published with the title “Electric Lights and Socket Plugs” inSA Builders Vol. 38 No. 3build(September 1904), p. 68doi:10.1038/scientificamerican09011904-68cbuild ...

Some spark plug sockets have built-in extensions, so you don't have to stress about the socket separating from your ratchet mid-replacement.

The plug and socket ranges are internationally standardised by the International Electrotechnical Commission, the global organisation for standardisation of electrical equipment.

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.