Power plugs in Sri Lanka
I am about to go to Sri Lanka for a dew weeks but am unsure about the type of power sockets. I know that they have type D, G and M sockets. I will be fine with the G sockets (I have an AU-UK adaptor for that).
Would I be right in saying that in hotels, type D would be more common over type M (because type M is for higher power appliances)?
Which of type D and G would be more common?
In regards to type D sockets, I have heard (from only one source) that a type C plug will work fine with them. Is this correct? In that case I could use my Europe adaptor with the type D sockets?
This is the site I got some info from:
http://www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plugs-and-sockets/
It says that type D sockets can take type C plugs fine, and E and F plugs but its unsafe. Why would type E and F be unsafe but C alright?
Best Answer
As long as your application uses 220v electricity, you're good to go. Don't worry about the type of socket, just purchase one of these>
They are commonly called multiplugs, and cost around Rs. 100-200 here.
Disclaimer: I am not an expert on the safety aspects, but I use all my laptops, phones and other stuff using these, and it works fine. It has been so for the past 20 years.
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Sri Lanka was using Plug Type D and have recently converted to Type G. It is illegal to sell Type D plugged appliances in electrical shops, but some hotels and houses may still use Type D. Best advice is to visit an "Arpico" shop and buy two Muliti Sockets Type D and Type G-it will cost around Rs 200 each.enter image description here
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