Why is using plugs so difficult in Vietnam?
It requires a lot of force to plugs thing in Vietnam. All plugs I have found look like European ones with two round prongs but do they use a different standard than Europeans?
In many places there were also ones with thin vertical slots which look like North American plugs and, even then, I have had the same difficulty in all 6 hotels and 1 boat where I have tried.
Here is a typical hotel plug in Vietnam:
What it looks like to me is something designed to take European and North American plug but is it? Or is there Vietnamese-specific plugs and adapters?
None of my plugs fit easily and I cannot get the USB charger to plug in because the retractable prongs get pushed back in, so I've been plugging a laptop just o charge my phone.
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It requires a lot of force to plugs thing in Vietnam. All plugs I have found look like European ones with two round prongs but do they use a different standard than Europeans?
In many places there were also ones with thin vertical slots which look like North American plugs and, even then, I have had the same difficulty in all 6 hotels and 1 boat where I have tried.
Here is a typical hotel plug in Vietnam:
What it looks like to me is something designed to take European and North American plug but is it? Or is there Vietnamese-specific plugs and adapters?
None of my plugs fit easily and I cannot get the USB charger to plug in because the retractable prongs get pushed back in, so I've been plugging a laptop just o charge my phone.
power vietnam
asked Apr 15 '17 at 1:14
Itai
28.6k969153
This is something you face but for example youtube.com/watch?v=yvOaASWaLYM this video shows the vlogger plugging in easily.
– chx
Apr 15 '17 at 2:01
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I think this is on-topic, because the answer may be "You're using the wrong plug", or "You're not doing anything wrong, Vietnamese plugs are difficult because State owned enterprise X produced bad plugs for years.".
– Andrew Grimm
Apr 15 '17 at 2:34
@Tom care to add that as an answer?
– JonathanReez♦
Apr 16 '17 at 17:55
@JonathanReez - I originally typed it as an answer but it was closed before I posted it, so copied to the comments.
– user13044
Apr 17 '17 at 0:44
Viet Nam also uses socket standard C like Europe, but the distance between 2 socket's hole is different. In my personal socket, they have 3 ø4 socket and 1 ø5 socket. I will post my socket's image tonight for your reference.
– Danh
May 23 '17 at 2:29
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It requires a lot of force to plugs thing in Vietnam. All plugs I have found look like European ones with two round prongs but do they use a different standard than Europeans?
In many places there were also ones with thin vertical slots which look like North American plugs and, even then, I have had the same difficulty in all 6 hotels and 1 boat where I have tried.
Here is a typical hotel plug in Vietnam:
What it looks like to me is something designed to take European and North American plug but is it? Or is there Vietnamese-specific plugs and adapters?
None of my plugs fit easily and I cannot get the USB charger to plug in because the retractable prongs get pushed back in, so I've been plugging a laptop just o charge my phone.
power vietnam
asked Apr 15 '17 at 1:14
Itai
28.6k969153
It requires a lot of force to plugs thing in Vietnam. All plugs I have found look like European ones with two round prongs but do they use a different standard than Europeans?
In many places there were also ones with thin vertical slots which look like North American plugs and, even then, I have had the same difficulty in all 6 hotels and 1 boat where I have tried.
Here is a typical hotel plug in Vietnam:
What it looks like to me is something designed to take European and North American plug but is it? Or is there Vietnamese-specific plugs and adapters?
None of my plugs fit easily and I cannot get the USB charger to plug in because the retractable prongs get pushed back in, so I've been plugging a laptop just o charge my phone.
power vietnam
power vietnam
asked Apr 15 '17 at 1:14
Itai
28.6k969153
asked Apr 15 '17 at 1:14
Itai
28.6k969153
edited Apr 17 '17 at 9:08
asked Apr 15 '17 at 1:14
Itai
28.6k969153
asked Apr 15 '17 at 1:14
Itai
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asked Apr 15 '17 at 1:14
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This is something you face but for example youtube.com/watch?v=yvOaASWaLYM this video shows the vlogger plugging in easily.
– chx
Apr 15 '17 at 2:01
2
I think this is on-topic, because the answer may be "You're using the wrong plug", or "You're not doing anything wrong, Vietnamese plugs are difficult because State owned enterprise X produced bad plugs for years.".
– Andrew Grimm
Apr 15 '17 at 2:34
@Tom care to add that as an answer?
– JonathanReez♦
Apr 16 '17 at 17:55
@JonathanReez - I originally typed it as an answer but it was closed before I posted it, so copied to the comments.
– user13044
Apr 17 '17 at 0:44
Viet Nam also uses socket standard C like Europe, but the distance between 2 socket's hole is different. In my personal socket, they have 3 ø4 socket and 1 ø5 socket. I will post my socket's image tonight for your reference.
– Danh
May 23 '17 at 2:29
|
show 1 more comment
This is something you face but for example youtube.com/watch?v=yvOaASWaLYM this video shows the vlogger plugging in easily.
– chx
Apr 15 '17 at 2:01
2
I think this is on-topic, because the answer may be "You're using the wrong plug", or "You're not doing anything wrong, Vietnamese plugs are difficult because State owned enterprise X produced bad plugs for years.".
– Andrew Grimm
Apr 15 '17 at 2:34
@Tom care to add that as an answer?
– JonathanReez♦
Apr 16 '17 at 17:55
@JonathanReez - I originally typed it as an answer but it was closed before I posted it, so copied to the comments.
– user13044
Apr 17 '17 at 0:44
Viet Nam also uses socket standard C like Europe, but the distance between 2 socket's hole is different. In my personal socket, they have 3 ø4 socket and 1 ø5 socket. I will post my socket's image tonight for your reference.
– Danh
May 23 '17 at 2:29
This is something you face but for example youtube.com/watch?v=yvOaASWaLYM this video shows the vlogger plugging in easily.
– chx
Apr 15 '17 at 2:01
This is something you face but for example youtube.com/watch?v=yvOaASWaLYM this video shows the vlogger plugging in easily.
– chx
Apr 15 '17 at 2:01
2
2
I think this is on-topic, because the answer may be "You're using the wrong plug", or "You're not doing anything wrong, Vietnamese plugs are difficult because State owned enterprise X produced bad plugs for years.".
– Andrew Grimm
Apr 15 '17 at 2:34
I think this is on-topic, because the answer may be "You're using the wrong plug", or "You're not doing anything wrong, Vietnamese plugs are difficult because State owned enterprise X produced bad plugs for years.".
– Andrew Grimm
Apr 15 '17 at 2:34
@Tom care to add that as an answer?
– JonathanReez♦
Apr 16 '17 at 17:55
@Tom care to add that as an answer?
– JonathanReez♦
Apr 16 '17 at 17:55
@JonathanReez - I originally typed it as an answer but it was closed before I posted it, so copied to the comments.
– user13044
Apr 17 '17 at 0:44
@JonathanReez - I originally typed it as an answer but it was closed before I posted it, so copied to the comments.
– user13044
Apr 17 '17 at 0:44
Viet Nam also uses socket standard C like Europe, but the distance between 2 socket's hole is different. In my personal socket, they have 3 ø4 socket and 1 ø5 socket. I will post my socket's image tonight for your reference.
– Danh
May 23 '17 at 2:29
Viet Nam also uses socket standard C like Europe, but the distance between 2 socket's hole is different. In my personal socket, they have 3 ø4 socket and 1 ø5 socket. I will post my socket's image tonight for your reference.
– Danh
May 23 '17 at 2:29
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In theory, Viet Nam uses TCVN 6190:1999 for electric sockets.
In this standard, the socket's hole's diameter is between 5.5mm and 6 mm. If Vietnamese people follows this standards, all A, C, E and F plugs can be plugged easily.
However, most of Vietnamese electrical sockets and plugs (like this one) still use the old standard (TCVN 6190:1996), I can't find that document at the moment, but IIRC, the pin diameter is only 4mm. Because, we can't plug the 4mm diameter into 5mm diameter sockets (the plug will slip out anyway, and it's not safe), no one bother to buy the 5mm diameter socket, unless when they realy need it.
Hence, most of Europe plug won't be plugged in easily, unless it's Φ5 socket.
Here is my personal socket:
It was made by LiOA, the yellow one, which is the bigger one, is the Φ5 socket.
answered May 23 '17 at 14:17
Danh
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Sockets in SE Asia are often stiff and difficult to plug into. I find it especially true of Euro type C plugs, as the contact springs can be very tight and stiff (cheap products likely the real reason). US flat blades sometimes run into issues with the wider polarity blade not fitting the same sized slots.
We just built a house in Thailand and I actually took a couple of plugs with me to the store when we sourced the electrical outlets for our electrician to make sure they plugged well.
1
What I am reading from this then is that they are supposed to accept the same standard but are not so close to spec. Am I understanding correctly?
– Itai
Apr 19 '17 at 16:19
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In theory, Viet Nam uses TCVN 6190:1999 for electric sockets.
In this standard, the socket's hole's diameter is between 5.5mm and 6 mm. If Vietnamese people follows this standards, all A, C, E and F plugs can be plugged easily.
However, most of Vietnamese electrical sockets and plugs (like this one) still use the old standard (TCVN 6190:1996), I can't find that document at the moment, but IIRC, the pin diameter is only 4mm. Because, we can't plug the 4mm diameter into 5mm diameter sockets (the plug will slip out anyway, and it's not safe), no one bother to buy the 5mm diameter socket, unless when they realy need it.
Hence, most of Europe plug won't be plugged in easily, unless it's Φ5 socket.
Here is my personal socket:
It was made by LiOA, the yellow one, which is the bigger one, is the Φ5 socket.
answered May 23 '17 at 14:17
Danh
444113
add a comment |
In theory, Viet Nam uses TCVN 6190:1999 for electric sockets.
In this standard, the socket's hole's diameter is between 5.5mm and 6 mm. If Vietnamese people follows this standards, all A, C, E and F plugs can be plugged easily.
However, most of Vietnamese electrical sockets and plugs (like this one) still use the old standard (TCVN 6190:1996), I can't find that document at the moment, but IIRC, the pin diameter is only 4mm. Because, we can't plug the 4mm diameter into 5mm diameter sockets (the plug will slip out anyway, and it's not safe), no one bother to buy the 5mm diameter socket, unless when they realy need it.
Hence, most of Europe plug won't be plugged in easily, unless it's Φ5 socket.
Here is my personal socket:
It was made by LiOA, the yellow one, which is the bigger one, is the Φ5 socket.
answered May 23 '17 at 14:17
Danh
444113
add a comment |
In theory, Viet Nam uses TCVN 6190:1999 for electric sockets.
In this standard, the socket's hole's diameter is between 5.5mm and 6 mm. If Vietnamese people follows this standards, all A, C, E and F plugs can be plugged easily.
However, most of Vietnamese electrical sockets and plugs (like this one) still use the old standard (TCVN 6190:1996), I can't find that document at the moment, but IIRC, the pin diameter is only 4mm. Because, we can't plug the 4mm diameter into 5mm diameter sockets (the plug will slip out anyway, and it's not safe), no one bother to buy the 5mm diameter socket, unless when they realy need it.
Hence, most of Europe plug won't be plugged in easily, unless it's Φ5 socket.
Here is my personal socket:
It was made by LiOA, the yellow one, which is the bigger one, is the Φ5 socket.
answered May 23 '17 at 14:17
Danh
444113
In theory, Viet Nam uses TCVN 6190:1999 for electric sockets.
In this standard, the socket's hole's diameter is between 5.5mm and 6 mm. If Vietnamese people follows this standards, all A, C, E and F plugs can be plugged easily.
However, most of Vietnamese electrical sockets and plugs (like this one) still use the old standard (TCVN 6190:1996), I can't find that document at the moment, but IIRC, the pin diameter is only 4mm. Because, we can't plug the 4mm diameter into 5mm diameter sockets (the plug will slip out anyway, and it's not safe), no one bother to buy the 5mm diameter socket, unless when they realy need it.
Hence, most of Europe plug won't be plugged in easily, unless it's Φ5 socket.
Here is my personal socket:
It was made by LiOA, the yellow one, which is the bigger one, is the Φ5 socket.
answered May 23 '17 at 14:17
Danh
444113
answered May 23 '17 at 14:17
Danh
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answered May 23 '17 at 14:17
Danh
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answered May 23 '17 at 14:17
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Sockets in SE Asia are often stiff and difficult to plug into. I find it especially true of Euro type C plugs, as the contact springs can be very tight and stiff (cheap products likely the real reason). US flat blades sometimes run into issues with the wider polarity blade not fitting the same sized slots.
We just built a house in Thailand and I actually took a couple of plugs with me to the store when we sourced the electrical outlets for our electrician to make sure they plugged well.
1
What I am reading from this then is that they are supposed to accept the same standard but are not so close to spec. Am I understanding correctly?
– Itai
Apr 19 '17 at 16:19
add a comment |
Sockets in SE Asia are often stiff and difficult to plug into. I find it especially true of Euro type C plugs, as the contact springs can be very tight and stiff (cheap products likely the real reason). US flat blades sometimes run into issues with the wider polarity blade not fitting the same sized slots.
We just built a house in Thailand and I actually took a couple of plugs with me to the store when we sourced the electrical outlets for our electrician to make sure they plugged well.
1
What I am reading from this then is that they are supposed to accept the same standard but are not so close to spec. Am I understanding correctly?
– Itai
Apr 19 '17 at 16:19
add a comment |
Sockets in SE Asia are often stiff and difficult to plug into. I find it especially true of Euro type C plugs, as the contact springs can be very tight and stiff (cheap products likely the real reason). US flat blades sometimes run into issues with the wider polarity blade not fitting the same sized slots.
We just built a house in Thailand and I actually took a couple of plugs with me to the store when we sourced the electrical outlets for our electrician to make sure they plugged well.
Sockets in SE Asia are often stiff and difficult to plug into. I find it especially true of Euro type C plugs, as the contact springs can be very tight and stiff (cheap products likely the real reason). US flat blades sometimes run into issues with the wider polarity blade not fitting the same sized slots.
We just built a house in Thailand and I actually took a couple of plugs with me to the store when we sourced the electrical outlets for our electrician to make sure they plugged well.
answered Apr 17 '17 at 0:43
user13044
1
What I am reading from this then is that they are supposed to accept the same standard but are not so close to spec. Am I understanding correctly?
– Itai
Apr 19 '17 at 16:19
add a comment |
1
What I am reading from this then is that they are supposed to accept the same standard but are not so close to spec. Am I understanding correctly?
– Itai
Apr 19 '17 at 16:19
1
1
What I am reading from this then is that they are supposed to accept the same standard but are not so close to spec. Am I understanding correctly?
– Itai
Apr 19 '17 at 16:19
What I am reading from this then is that they are supposed to accept the same standard but are not so close to spec. Am I understanding correctly?
– Itai
Apr 19 '17 at 16:19
add a comment |
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This is something you face but for example youtube.com/watch?v=yvOaASWaLYM this video shows the vlogger plugging in easily.
– chx
Apr 15 '17 at 2:01
2
I think this is on-topic, because the answer may be "You're using the wrong plug", or "You're not doing anything wrong, Vietnamese plugs are difficult because State owned enterprise X produced bad plugs for years.".
– Andrew Grimm
Apr 15 '17 at 2:34
@Tom care to add that as an answer?
– JonathanReez♦
Apr 16 '17 at 17:55
@JonathanReez - I originally typed it as an answer but it was closed before I posted it, so copied to the comments.
– user13044
Apr 17 '17 at 0:44
Viet Nam also uses socket standard C like Europe, but the distance between 2 socket's hole is different. In my personal socket, they have 3 ø4 socket and 1 ø5 socket. I will post my socket's image tonight for your reference.
– Danh
May 23 '17 at 2:29