Travel chargers are popular and come in various designs. Here are three common types you might encounter:
1. Chargers without Built-in Pins: These chargers have no integral pins. They require detachable plugs that are rotated and clipped on for use.
2. Chargers with Fixed Pins: These chargers have fixed pins that look like plugs but can’t be used directly. They still need detachable plugs to work properly.
3. Chargers with Direct-Use Plug: These chargers can be used directly with their built-in direct-use plug. They also allow the attachment of other plug types to adapt to different regions.
For SAA compliance in Australia, chargers without built-in supply pins and those with fixed non-direct-use pins are allowed. They do not need to meet AS/NZS 3112 Appendix J standards unless an Australian plug face is attached.
However, travel chargers that include detachable plug components do not comply with Appendix J if they have built-in direct-use plugs, such as folding US plug pins, which are specifically not permitted.
Therefore, among the types listed, type 3 (chargers with direct-use plugs) is not allowed for SAA compliance.
We hope you find this information helpful.
