France (Type E)

IP20

Provides protection only against solid objects larger than 12–50 mm. It does not protect against water and is suitable for living rooms, bedrooms, and offices.

It is a mechanism that prevents children from inserting objects or their fingers into the socket outlets, reducing the risk of electric shock.

The current rating indicates how much electric load the socket can safely support. The higher the value (in Amperes – A), the more powerful devices it can supply.

16

The most common option, suitable for most electrical appliances such as the refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, coffee maker, and vacuum cleaner.

250

It is fully compatible with 230V devices, easily covering household use (refrigerator, washing machine, electric oven, coffee maker, vacuum cleaner, television).