Simple question I should know the answer to, but don't want to make mistake and order something that won't work 

 

The title says "3 Pins US Plug Male", Presumably this means the USA? so the question is will this plug work with Thai sockets?

 

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Yeah, it will fit Thai outlets just fine.

 

The problem is that the cord exits from the side when inserted in a regular outlet preventing you using two in a double outlet.

 

The (defunct for now) Haco P001 and P002 had cords which allowed two plugs in a double outlet.

 

34 minutes ago, Crossy said:

Yeah, it will fit Thai outlets just fine.

 

The problem is that the cord exits from the side when inserted in a regular outlet preventing you using two in a double outlet.

 

The (defunct for now) Haco P001 and P002 had cords which allowed two plugs in a double outlet.

 

Huh? Haco is defunct?

They look like some I've used about the house. They're fine and act like UK plugs in that they don't pull out of the wall socket.

 

BUT, at least on the ones I used, L and N terminals were labelled backwards for my Thai wall sockets so check that you're connecting in accordance with your installation and not necessarily as the pins are labelled. .

3 hours ago, Crossy said:

The problem is that the cord exits from the side when inserted in a regular outlet preventing you using two in a double outlet.

Good point but they should work just fine with the Chang outlets. 

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1 hour ago, MartinL said:

BUT, at least on the ones I used, L and N terminals were labelled backwards for my Thai wall sockets so check that you're connecting in accordance with your installation and not necessarily as the pins are labelled. .

Another good point.

Having had past experience with pole reversal units I always now check to make sure I get it right. 

You can always get any adaptor  for any plug and if you want to buy plugs just get them at your local store  or market

The only problem you might face is if you encounter any 2-pin outlets, of which there are still a lot in use. Even at my place the builders used a mix of 2-pin and 3-pin wall outlets - for whatever reason was in their head on the day. But you can buy a 2-pin adapter at any local hardware store or Home Pro.

19 hours ago, Crossy said:

The (defunct for now) Haco P001 and P002 had cords which allowed two plugs in a double outlet.

There are few for sale on lazada/Shopee for 125bt each.

People need to be aware,  that now many devices are sold in Thailand with a 3 pin plug on it.

But the homes they get used in are only wired for two pin with no earth wire. even if you see a 3 pin socket outlet in the wall, this does not mean there is an earth wire connected on the back of the socket.

do check them.

I just love the domestic electricians of Thailand. 

 

3 hours ago, Orinoco said:

I just love the domestic electricians of Thailand. 

Yeah, it's common to have 3-pin outlets in the older houses where there's no earth.

As I understand they commonly change to the 3-pin outlets so there's no need for an adapter when using modern 3-pin appliances.

That way they just deal with what they already have in their house - no much of a choice short of re-wiring the whole place.

btw, can anyone share here on when has Thailand officially switched to the earthed electrical system code requirement in private construction?

Edited July 27, 20224 yr by unheard