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The Bottom Line
So the next time you see an electrical outlet that looks upside down, don’t immediately assume somebody messed up.
That little grounding opening can be on top for perfectly legitimate
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reasons.
In some installations, the orientation may be chosen deliberately because of how plugs behave when they become partially disconnected. In others, it may simply reflect the electrician’s preferred orientation, a particular installation practice, or the history of the building.
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