Electric Current Information for Australia

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Cities	Type of current	Frequency of current	Number of phases	Nominal voltage	Number of wires	Frequency stability
All	a.c.	50	1,3	240/415	2,3,4	yes

Type(s) of plug
Type I

Note(s)
1 = The neutral wire of the secondary distribution system is grounded.
2 = A grounding conductor is required in the electrical cord attached to appliances.

Characteristics of Electric Current

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