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Default 3 prong outlet, which way is up?

On Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:23:16 -0500, "Rick Brandt"
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Steve Barker DLT wrote:
Ground down. the other way looks stupid.


Also to be considered is that plugs mounted 90 degrees to the cord don't
work very well with ground at the top.


My refrig power cord definitely wants the ground DOWN.

And until I start seeing power cords that are designed for ground UP,
then all my grounds will be DOWN.