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Let’s take a closer look at why some wall outlets are installed upside down, what that orientation may mean, and whether it actually makes a difference to your everyday safety.
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What Does an Upside-Down Wall Outlet Look Like?
Before getting into the reasons, let’s make sure we’re talking about the same thing.
A typical North American duplex receptacle has:
Two vertical blade slots
A round or U-shaped grounding opening
Two receptacles arranged one above the other
In many homes, the grounding opening is positioned at the bottom.
When the receptacle is installed with the grounding opening at the top, it can immediately catch your eye.
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