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South African National Standard 164: Plugs and socket outlets for household and similar purposes for use in South Africa is the South African Bureau of Standards' standard for domestic AC power plugs and sockets. As a former British colony, South Africa's electricity standards are of British derivation, and it uses 220/230 V at 50 Hz AC. [1]
World Plugs includes some history, a description of plug types, and a list of countries giving the type(s) used and the mains voltage and frequency. Although useful for quick reference, especially for travellers, IEC World Plugs may not be regarded as totally accurate, as illustrated by the examples in the plugs section below, and errors may exist.
BS 546 is also the precursor of current Indian and South African plug standards. The 5 A version has been designated as Type D and the 15 A as Type M in the IEC 60083 plugs and sockets standard. BS 546 plugs and sockets are still permitted in the UK, provided the socket has shutters.
South Africa adopted IEC 60906-1 as its national standard, SANS 164-2, in 1992. The standard specifies both a 2-pin unearthed and 3-pin earthed plug system, equivalent to IEC Type N. SANS 164-2 was designated the "preferred standard" in 2013, and South Africa is in the process of transitioning to it as the dominant system, expected to be ...
South Africa implemented the "SANS 164-5" that also relies on 60906-1, although types D and M are still supported. Both countries are almost a decade with full enforcement of the new standards. ( newest | oldest ) View ( newer 10 | older 10 ) ( 10 | 20 | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 )
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