I noticed a closed thread regarding using Australian power plugs in China
http://www.australianfrequentflyer....ainland-china-power-plugs-adapters-40483.html
On a couple of recent visits to China I have encountered difficulties with plugging in Australian plugs into Chinese sockets.
Plugs on appliances recently bought in Australia now have insulation on the pins closest to the main body of the plug. This is a safety feature following some electrocutions where metal objects fell onto exposed pins of plugs that were not fully pushed into the socket. The consequence of this feature is that the pins can't be bent to fit the slightly different positioning on the socket.
I have found it useful to take a two pin US style adapter as a backup or if you have an older Australian double adapter with pins that can be bent slightly that is another option.
(Its always safer to take a full selection of adapters when travelling!)
http://www.australianfrequentflyer....ainland-china-power-plugs-adapters-40483.html
On a couple of recent visits to China I have encountered difficulties with plugging in Australian plugs into Chinese sockets.
Plugs on appliances recently bought in Australia now have insulation on the pins closest to the main body of the plug. This is a safety feature following some electrocutions where metal objects fell onto exposed pins of plugs that were not fully pushed into the socket. The consequence of this feature is that the pins can't be bent to fit the slightly different positioning on the socket.
I have found it useful to take a two pin US style adapter as a backup or if you have an older Australian double adapter with pins that can be bent slightly that is another option.
(Its always safer to take a full selection of adapters when travelling!)
