what type of plugs do you use in usa ,ie 2 pin or 3 pin thanks for your time?

Answer 1

we have 2 prong & 3 prong plugs, but 3 prong are more common. If you get 2 prong adapters though, you can use those in 2 & 3 prong plug

Answer 2

Short answer... American standard is 3 "prongs", the third being a ground pin. Although, some appliances have only 2 prongs... but fit into a 3 "hole" outlet. And, its a 110 volt AC (Alternating Current.) Also, most outlets are polarized, which means that one "hole" is slightly smaller, so a plug will only go in one way. (One prong on the appliance is larger and one is smaller.)

So, you'll need to buy an adapter that can take care of that voltage difference. Otherwise, your appliance may work, but not well and if it doesn't burn out immediately, it will certainly reduce the life of the appliance. Plus, its a fire hazard. (If we bring out appliances to you and jam them in w/o an adapter... our would almost immediately blow up!)

You should be able to buy adapters at the airport, but they will be more expensive. In the states, you can pick one up at most electric supply or appliance stores. Probably similiar in the UK.

A little more info: in regards to your question.
Actually, you need a bit more information. Most outlets (wall plugs... Sorry, I'm not up on differences in common terminology)... have 3 "holes" for a grounded (I think you guys say "earthed") plugs. They will also accept plugs with 2 prongs. In that case, although the outlet itself is grounded, your appliance wouldn't be.

But, its a voltage issue that you need to know to purchase your adapter. The US standard is 110-120Volts of Alternating current vs. the UK standard of 220Volts. Neither is really more or less effective, its just that once you build up your whole country based on one, you can't really change it around.

Have a great time on your trip and best of luck. Safe travels.

Answer 3

Most plugs in the US are 110 AC plugs which accept 2 prong ungrounded or 3 prong grounded. If you are staying in a hotel they usually have hair dryers and irons, If you plan on using your own electrical devices they will probably not work or work poorly as you are used to 220 outlets.

Answer 4

Noone i is correct, 2prong is ungrounded, 3 prong is grounded. There is also a voltage difference which it why, Tigermum, your hair dryer didn't work. It has little to do with the US being up to UK standard is has ALOT to do with a DIFFERENT standard. Minimal research with any travel site will inform you the the US uses 110-120 volts and the UK uses 220-240. In addition to an adapter, you might think about a transformer (http://www.dvdoverseas.com/store/index.html?loadfile=catalog10_0.html ) to insure your appliances work properly. Many hotels provide hairdryers in the rooms. Worst case, buy a one here, they're relatively cheap. $15 at the local CVS.

Answer 5

2 pin plug i just came back 3 weeks ago.

Answer 6

2 pins and they are the flat type 2pin i have travelled before and i bought a multi use adaptor they are very small in size which i always take in my luggage like that i am never worried ,

Answer 7

well i am in mexico but we use the same crap as the goddam americans from the USA, 2 pin 110 volts. you can get an adapter at all airports for about a fiver.

Answer 8

Its a two pin plug you'll need.

Answer 9

2 prong: ungrounded

3 prong: grounded

Answer 10

both but I suggest you bring along an adapter any way