On Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:31:40 -0500, "PanHandler"
wrote:


"john" wrote in message ...
Does the 2008 NEC specify which way to orient 3-prong outlets?
The tradition seems to be ground on bottom, but I heard it is safer to
have ground on top so falling coins are less likely to short out a loosely
plugged in plug.

Ground down. How often do dropped coins slide down a wall?


The real problem is when one of your fingers slides down the wall.

And having one of those non-trip breakers doesn't help either.