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Stop Kontak
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Definition
Electrical outlet or receptacle — the socket fixed to a wall or built into furniture where portable appliances plug in to access power. Stop kontak varies by voltage, phase, and current rating, with Indonesian homes using primarily 16A, 220V single-phase outlets. Safety outlets include shuttered designs and ground pins.
Example
An Indonesian residential stop-kontak is a simple dual socket rated 16A 220V with ground pin — mounted at 30 cm height on walls and 15 cm height at countertops (kitchens) to allow safe appliance connections.