what is a eu plug

A Europlug is a type of domestic AC power plug that is used in many European countries. It is a flat, two-pole, round-pin plug that is rated for voltages up to 250 V and currents up to 2.5 A. The Europlug is a compromise design intended to connect low-power Class II appliances. It is sometimes referred to as the "CEE 7/16 Alternative II plug" or simply as the "CEE 7/16 plug". The Europlug is not earthed and has two round pins with a thickness of 4.0mm - 4.8mm. It can be used with devices that require a maximum of 2.5Amp. The Europlug is designed for compatibility and safe use with continental European domestic power sockets. The dimensions of the Europlug were chosen so that reliable contact is established when the plug is fully inserted, and no live conductive parts are accessible while the plug is inserted into each type of socket.