Type F electrical socket, rated 230V / 16A, used in Germany and most of continental Europe. The official name is “Schukostecker”, or “Schuko” for short.
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Schuko is an abbreviation of the German word “Schutzkontakt”, meaning “protective contact”. The plug has two round prongs and, at the sides, two grounding strips.
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