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Re: Electrical Outlets

To: Tim Mullen <Tim.Mullen@trw.com>
Subject: Re: Electrical Outlets
From: Andy Poling <andy@globalauctions.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 16:33:16 -0500 (EST)
On Wed, 17 Mar 1999, Tim Mullen wrote:
> I have a questions for all the knowledgeable list members.

Dunno how knowledgable I am, but I know the answer to this question...  :-)


> I have always installed standard three prong 110V outlets with
> the ground "hole" on the bottom.  It seemed pretty much standard
> and universal to me.  Now I'm working in a newly constructed,
> large building, and all the outlets (except the sideways ones)
> are mounted with the ground prong opening oriented towards the
> top.

This is a tip I read somewhere.  

The idea is that if something falls on the plug while it's plugged in, it
will come into contact with the ground electrode first.  It's just a little
safety thing...

-Andy

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