Power Socket Used in Singapore
In this modern era, electricity is one of the most essential necessities for us to carry out our daily activities. More than half our appliances in homes, offices, and even cars, need electricity.
To connect the electricity to our appliances, we need to create an entrance for the electricity. There if goes the creation of power socket. A power socket is a device to which electrical devices can be connected to receive the electric current required for their operation. Connected by a system of cables to a power source, usually an electricity generation facility operated by an energy production company, it generally has no moving parts. Instead, it contains metal strips which make contact with the prongs of an electric plug inserted into the socket. It’s through these contacts that the electric current is transmitted.
Most modern plug and socket combinations are configured so that the plug will fit into the socket only one way. This ensures that the current is transmitted to the device only through a single hot wire. Standard power sockets for most electrical devices worldwide contain two or three slots — the third slot is for grounding, a safety feature that diverts current in the event of a short-circuit in the device. Some contain a fourth slot; this slot is for an additional hot wire for devices requiring double the standard voltage.
According to Singapore Power, Singapore’s standard electricity supply is 230 volts AC with a frequency of 50 hertz (230V/50Hz). The power plugs and sockets are mainly of type G, similar to that of Brunei, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and the UK. Different countries may use a different main plug from that of Singapore. In Singapore, the common socket we use is on 240 Volt, via below 3 types of common plugs.
The 13AMP 3 pin fused mains plug – This is used for electrical appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines and microwave ovens. These appliances have a metal body which must be grounded so that in the event of a short circuit, there is no risk of electrocution to the user.
The 2.5AMP 2 round-pin mains plug – This is generally used for electronics appliances such as TV, DVD and audio sets. These appliances do not rely on the ‘Earth’ wire for protection from a short circuit and therefore only 2 pins are needed – one for the ‘Live’ wire and the other for the ‘Neutral’ wire.
The 15AMP 3 round-pin mains plug – This is used generally for air-conditioners.
Info from: www.consumerproductsafety.gov.sg
To prevent electrical accidents such as fires from happening, you should always ensure that you use the correct type of plug for the electrical sockets here in Singapore. Below are some unapproved sockets in Singapore. It is advisable try not to use these sockets.
On and off Singaporeans will get faulty sockets at home. It is very annoying especially when there is an electrical appliance to be used at that moment. Sometimes, Singapore electrical sockets just stop working for no reason.
Winway Home Services has a team of professional electricians to replace or repair your electrical socket at affordable price. Contact +65 9734 1593 for a quote if you have electrical issue enquiry.