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  2. Mains electricity by country - Wikipedia

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    (3) British type G sockets are common in Riau Islands due to their close proximity to Singapore. [46] Iran: C, F 220 V 400 V 50 Hz Iraq: C, D, G 230 V 400 V 50 Hz Ireland: G I.S. 401 [47] 230 V 400 V 50 Hz Type G is the only general purpose outlet type in use in Ireland. Bathrooms may have shaver sockets.

  3. Electrical wiring in North America - Wikipedia

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    The United States National Electrical Code (NEC) specifies minimum acceptable wiring methods and materials for many states and municipalities. [2] It is sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and has been periodically revised since 1897. Local jurisdictions usually adopt the NEC or another published code and then ...

  4. Mains electricity - Wikipedia

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    The United States and Canada use a supply voltage of 120 volts ± 6%. Japan, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, North America, Central America and some parts of northern South America use a voltage between 100 V and 127 V. However, most of the households in Japan equip split-phase electric power like the United States, which can supply 200 V by using ...

  5. IEC 60309 - Wikipedia

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    The fittings are popular in open-air conditions, as the connectors have a minimum IP44 weather-proofing rating. They are also sometimes used in situations where their special capabilities (such as high current rating or three-phase facilities) are not needed, to discourage potential users from connecting domestic appliances to the sockets, as ...

  6. Utility frequency - Wikipedia

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    The waveform of 230 V and 50 Hz compared with 120 V and 60 Hz. The utility frequency, (power) line frequency (American English) or mains frequency (British English) is the nominal frequency of the oscillations of alternating current (AC) in a wide area synchronous grid transmitted from a power station to the end-user.

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  8. CBP to suspend border railway crossings in El Paso, Eagle ...

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    U.S. Customs and Border Protection is temporarily suspending freight train railway crossings at border bridges in El Paso and Eagle Pass in order to shift staffing due to a surging numbers of ...

  9. US removes Gaza aid pier due to weather and may not put it ...

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    The pier built by the U.S. military to bring aid to Gaza has been removed due to weather to protect it, and the U.S. is considering not re-installing it unless the aid begins flowing out into the ...