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Whilst not a NEMA 5-15 pattern plug, this plug is rated for 110V 10A and manufactured by Clipsal, Australia.



http://updates.clipsal.com/ClipsalOnline/Images/Full/01/A0681.jpg


Houses that require 110-120VAC (over the years have included Exmouth WA, Woomera SA and Alice Springs NT) for the American residents to run appliances such as shavers, entertainment systems or other low power items are fitted with a stepdown transformer (usually anything from 1-5 kVA) & distribution board (circuit breakers) at each residence. US style NEMA 5-15 outlets are used which are fitted with switches (Leviton 5225 series outlets) are used for each outlet. The houses were also wired for 240V for power outlets, HVAC & lighting.

Link to Leviton 5225 outlet:
http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/ibcGetAttachment.jsp?cItemId=64621&label=IBE&appName=IBE

Trumpy, just wanted to say that its cool you are giving this to a museum instead of tossing it away.

You need heaters in Aussie??!!

Not at the moment, currently 41 degrees here, one winter we got to -7 overnight, doesn't happen too often though