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What type of plug is used in Tenerife?

For Spain there are two associated plug types, types C and F. Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins and plug type F is the plug which has two round pins with two earth clips on the side. Spain operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.



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The Type C plug (also called the Europlug) has two round pins. The pins are 4 to 4.8 mm wide with centers that are spaced 19 mm apart; the plug fits any socket that conforms to these dimensions. It also fits into Type E, F, J, K or N sockets that often replace the Type C socket.

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Plug type D is an adaptation of the UK plug, but changes the rectangular shape of the pins to a rounded shape. It is reminiscent of the type of plug in Spain with a third pin added. The third pin, which is higher than the other two and slightly longer and thicker, is used as grounding.

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Tenerife being part of Spain, allows you to use your iD plan inclusive EU roaming feature, which lets you roam like at home in 50 destinations throughout the EU, EEA and beyond.

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The official plug standard in the United Kingdom since 1962 is the BS 1363 plug. (The previous plug standard was BS 546, still found in older buildings.) The BS 1363 plug is also used in Ireland, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore.

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