So, you’ve moved into a new country and have discovered that you have to connect a stove plug in South Africa. No problem! Follow these simple steps:
This appliance cord features a type N South African plug that connects to the socket. The other end of the cord has a three-prong standard NEMA 5-15P grounded power plug that plugs into a standard wall receptacle.
South Africa uses type N and Type C plugs. We use the type N plug with the standard wall receptacle, while we use the Type C plug with the standard wall receptacle.
The South African socket that matches this plug is a type M socket. The matching South African power cord for this appliance has a three-pronged grounded cord that plugs into a wall outlet designed for use with an appliance of this wattage and voltage rating.
How to connect a stove plug in South Africa?
The type N socket and plug are the official standards in South Africa. Type C plugs are also official, but not Type C sockets. This does not pose a problem, however, since we can use Type C sockets with Type C plugs.
The standard connection of the female plug is 230 volts AC single phase 50 Hertz and has an earth pin or ground pin (the 3rd pin on the left). The male ends have two flat prongs for the earth and neutral, plus one round prong for live or line voltage.
There are two types of sockets in use. These are called Type C and type M. Both sockets can connect to either type of plug, but not both at the same time. The Type M socket differs from the Type C socket because it has three earth contact pins on its face. This is still compatible with both plugs, which only have two earth pins.
The type N plug has a fourth pin for identification, which allows you to tell if it’s safe to use or not.
never use both plugs at the same time
- Make sure you connect the plug to the correct socket. If you have a Type C socket, don’t use an M or N plug in it.
- Never use both plugs at once. If you need to cook food at a high temperature, use only one of your stove’s burners (or burners) at a time; don’t turn both on at once!
Conclusion
We hope you could learn how to connect a stove plug in South Africa. The next time you’re at home and want to use an appliance, just remember these steps!
