On Wed, 17 Mar 1999, Tim Mullen wrote:
> I have a questions for all the knowledgeable list members.
Dunno how knowledgable I am, but I know the answer to this question... :-)
> I have always installed standard three prong 110V outlets with
> the ground "hole" on the bottom. It seemed pretty much standard
> and universal to me. Now I'm working in a newly constructed,
> large building, and all the outlets (except the sideways ones)
> are mounted with the ground prong opening oriented towards the
> top.
This is a tip I read somewhere.
The idea is that if something falls on the plug while it's plugged in, it
will come into contact with the ground electrode first. It's just a little
safety thing...
-Andy
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