Is the plug in Hongkong Hotel different from that in Chinese mainland?

The plugs in Hong Kong hotels are different from those in the Mainland. Hong Kong uses an English plug, while our mainland uses a national standard plug, which requires a plug converter.

British plugs are three square pins with "E, L and N" poles respectively. E (ground) is the ground wire, L (live) is the fire line, and N (zero) is the zero line, following the "left zero and right fire center". Generally speaking, there will be a sign on the plug.

British plug application areas: Britain, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Middle East countries, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, Bahrain Islands, Bhutan, Brunei, Indonesia, Botswana, Cyprus, Ghana, Kenya, Maldives, Qatar, Zimbabwe, Yemen, Tanzania, etc.

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Characteristics of British socket

1. On the surface, the design of the English socket is close to the modern trend. The upper and lower sides of the switch socket are designed with circular arcs, and the appearance is simple and atmospheric. The two sides and the middle circle of the panel are designed with lines.

But also small and light, suitable for business travelers who often go abroad, and can be used for national standard sockets, American standard sockets, European sockets and English sockets. The switch button is designed with a concave arc, and the switch is indicated by a luminous lamp, so that you can easily distinguish it in the dark.

2. It also has a modular function, and customers can change or adjust it at will. Therefore, its switch and socket shrapnel are made of high-quality tin, phosphorus, cyanide and copper, with long-lasting elasticity and balanced stress, which fully conforms to international standards and is connected by copper guide posts. It also adopts advanced PC raw materials, which is flame retardant and high temperature resistant. The bushing is made of high-quality tin bronze and brass, which has strong elasticity and good conductivity. The socket is equipped with a safety door.

3. Avoid electric shock accidents caused by fingers entering the socket by mistake, and the safety factor is greatly increased, so it can be safely used. Special surge protection components ensure the safety of notebook computers, mobile phones and other electrical appliances, and special safety protection doors are provided to prevent accidental electric shock and ensure the personal safety of users.

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