On Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:23:16 -0500, "Rick Brandt"
wrote:

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.

Most cords are made for ground down; you're right. Not all, however and
window ac units seem to be one I see all the time that are different.
The refrigerator is that way, IMO, because those outlets are usually
high on the wall and not near the floor. Many cords have the gnd prong
closest to the equipment on the cords if you should keep track.