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Type L plug and socket
Three round pins in a line (10 A or 16 A size). Earthed. Rated 16 A. Used in Italy, Chile, Uruguay, Libya, Eritrea.
Type L socket
The Italian plug (CEI 23-50) in two incompatible sizes: 10 A (4 mm pins, 19 mm apart) and 16 A (5 mm pins, 26 mm apart). Most modern Italian sockets are "bipasso", accepting both sizes plus Type C.
Plugs that fit a Type L socket
Sockets a Type L plug fits
Type L.
Countries that use Type L (9)
- Chile 230 V
- Eritrea 230 V
- Ethiopia 230 V
- Italy 230 V
- Libya 230 V
- San Marino 230 V
- Syria 230 V
- Uruguay 230 V
- Vatican City 230 V
Also reported occasionally in: Cuba, Maldives, Qatar.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Type L plug?
The Italian plug (CEI 23-50) in two incompatible sizes: 10 A (4 mm pins, 19 mm apart) and 16 A (5 mm pins, 26 mm apart). Most modern Italian sockets are "bipasso", accepting both sizes plus Type C.
Which countries use Type L?
9 countries and territories: Chile, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Italy, Libya, San Marino, Syria, Uruguay, Vatican City.
What plugs fit a Type L socket?
Type C, Type L.