Well yes, but also no. I think the plug designs should be unified, but based on the network’s power and frequency.
We all know that with truly unified plugs things would blow up constantly because people plug 115V devices in 230V outlets, or are pissy on social media due to 230V 50hz not being the same as 230V 60hz.
“But the plug is the same!!” (angry electronic fizzling in the background)
The EU introduced a standardised light plug a few years ago. It’s not being installed retroactively in old houses but is required in new houses. I would expect any changes to power plugs would work the same way.
You mean the euro plug? Guess it was simple due to being compatible with most existing plugs by default, unfortunately meaning no earth pins.
If any new full plug is designed it will be a decade-long project for sure. In the end they can also do stuff like reduce taxes on adapters to 0% or even subsidize them so you could get a 10-pack for 3€ or something. It’s just an annoying political thing as it takes way longer than one legislature.
I mean. That should be a given for different voltages. But for frequency… most things can be made to adapt to either or. Japan for example uses both depending on the region.
If you attach those huge transformers or motors with a common wall plug I’m certain you’d quickly face different problems, like a cozy fire for example.
Even voltages, most things these days are just SMPSs driving low voltage electronics. They DGAF about the voltage, they just adjust the duty cycle until the output is at 5V.
Not being able to plug them in the other way around would drive me nuts. I prefer Schuko.
I think while the British plug is good, there’s lots of great design globally.
Arguably time to adopt all of them for a global standard that rocks
Well yes, but also no. I think the plug designs should be unified, but based on the network’s power and frequency. We all know that with truly unified plugs things would blow up constantly because people plug 115V devices in 230V outlets, or are pissy on social media due to 230V 50hz not being the same as 230V 60hz. “But the plug is the same!!” (angry electronic fizzling in the background)
Also who the fuck would want to go around replacing all of the sockets in their house with a new standard
The EU introduced a standardised light plug a few years ago. It’s not being installed retroactively in old houses but is required in new houses. I would expect any changes to power plugs would work the same way.
You mean the euro plug? Guess it was simple due to being compatible with most existing plugs by default, unfortunately meaning no earth pins.
If any new full plug is designed it will be a decade-long project for sure. In the end they can also do stuff like reduce taxes on adapters to 0% or even subsidize them so you could get a 10-pack for 3€ or something. It’s just an annoying political thing as it takes way longer than one legislature.
I mean. That should be a given for different voltages. But for frequency… most things can be made to adapt to either or. Japan for example uses both depending on the region.
transformers and industrial motors disagree
If you attach those huge transformers or motors with a common wall plug I’m certain you’d quickly face different problems, like a cozy fire for example.
Even voltages, most things these days are just SMPSs driving low voltage electronics. They DGAF about the voltage, they just adjust the duty cycle until the output is at 5V.