Ron Eggler wrote:
I've moved to N America from Europe and I'm changing some power connector.
[...]is the phase on the left or on the right?

http://www.alpharubicon.com/altenerg...gjaden1640.jpg

Next time you have a question, Google it.
http://www.google.com/images?q=wirin...et+hot+neutral

I unfortunately don't have a phase tester handy.

This can be determined with any voltmeter--or even a light bulb.
On 117VAC, if you have more than a fraction of a volt
between Neutral and Ground, you have a problem.