On 04 Nov 2007 00:53:55 GMT, Puckdropper
wrote:

DJ Delorie wrote in :

*snip*

Other tidbits... In polarized outlets, the wider prong is neutral.
Outlets should be installed with ground "up" so if the plug is loose,
anything falling in there will hit ground first. All metal boxes and
conduits must be connected to ground, but should not be used *as*
ground. Wires should be attached to 2x4 wall studs at the center, to
avoid getting damaged by sheetrock screws.


So that's why they switched positions! I got used to the "face" and was
wondering why the new outlets were positioned "upside down." Is this a
NEC requirement, or just something for extra safety?

Annoys the **** out of me. It just looks wrong. And the "reasoning"
(loose plug/falling object) ranks right up there with dust collection
system explosions. I've yet to see or hear any actual documented
example of that happening anywhere.

Things you will never see in my house: Al Sharpton, Bill O'Reilly,
upside down receptacles, Al Sharpton (not redundant).


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