Type N plugs and sockets
Type N (NBR 14136, Brazilian) — 3 pins, earthed.
What fits into a Type N socket
| Plug | Fits | Earth |
|---|---|---|
| Type C | yes | lost A Type C plug has no earth pin at all, so nothing gets earthed in a Type N socket. Only matters if the thing you are plugging in needs one |
| Type N | yes | preserved |
Fits but drops the earth: Type C. Harmless on a double-insulated charger; a shock risk on anything with a metal body.
Where a Type N plug goes
Type N sockets.
Countries using Type N
Brazil, Paraguay, South Africa