involved.
General Information at a Glance
Question Answer
Is an upside-down outlet automatically wrong? No
Does orientation change its basic function? No
Can ground-up outlets be intentionally installed? Yes
Can ground-down outlets be intentionally installed? Yes
Does orientation prove correct wiring? No
Should damaged outlets be ignored? Definitely not
Is electrical work something to take casually? No
The Little Detail That Makes You Look Twice
So the next time you walk into a room and notice an outlet with the grounding hole on top, don’t immediately think someone installed it
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