On 15 Apr 2007 21:48:35 -0700, wrote:

A friend of mine told me the proper way to install an electrical
outlet for the standard home is to position the round ground connector
in the upward position. Has anyone else heard of this? I have never
seen an outlet positioned this way in my life.

Thanks

WDG


I've seen many commercial places do this. The reasoning seems that if
a metal face plate comes loose and falls on a partically inserted plug
will not result in a short. Lot of 'if' here.

I personally, like ground port(round hole) on the bottom, since my
index finger does migrate over to it when inserting a plug at times. I
don't use metal face plates.

One note, it seems to be a matter or preference, but I would check
with local code enforcement to see what they 'want'.

tom @ www.FreelancingProjects.com