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Posted on 8/31/16 at 10:56 pm to zmanthetigerfan
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They say the top way is safer, if something falls between the socket and the wall it will hit the ground first instead of arcing between the two prongs.
Not an electrician,just what I've heard.
Using that reasoning, particularly in square double gang boxes, why not mount them horizontally? I used to live in an older home that had all sideways outlets running right above the baseboard.
I understand most gang boxes don't have the set up to be mounted against studs with horizontal outlets, but it would seem like the safety strategy would still hold.
Posted on 8/31/16 at 10:59 pm to Btrtigerfan
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The plate screw slots cannot be anything other than parallel to the floor for me. I will accept some people like vertical slots. Either way, they should match and not be diagonal like this pic.
Yeah, that's just terrible. Makes me wince to look at it.
Posted on 8/31/16 at 11:26 pm to jeff5891
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I have it custom made.
I changed out the ones in my living room to pop out 3-way outlets. pretty awesome.
Posted on 8/31/16 at 11:27 pm to Hammertime
when I did the flip I just twisted them. While live.
Posted on 8/31/16 at 11:27 pm to Napoleon
That is some fancy shite right there.
Posted on 8/31/16 at 11:29 pm to biglego
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Maybe there is actually a regulatory code out there, but I'd be shocked if half of these semi retarded contractors have ever seen it.
ISWYDT
Posted on 8/31/16 at 11:42 pm to Ingeniero
our recently purchased home has the outlets set as shown in #1.
I hate them. This is the first time I have ever seen a home with the outlets set like that. I find that several plugs want to fall out of the outlet when plugged in.
I have begun to slowly replace the outlets and install them in the orientation I like (#2)
I hate them. This is the first time I have ever seen a home with the outlets set like that. I find that several plugs want to fall out of the outlet when plugged in.
I have begun to slowly replace the outlets and install them in the orientation I like (#2)
Posted on 8/31/16 at 11:52 pm to Napoleon
at installing 3 prong receptacles. Pussification of America. Posted on 8/31/16 at 11:55 pm to Cold Cous Cous
I say bring back paper insulated wire and knob and tube insulators.
Posted on 8/31/16 at 11:56 pm to Napoleon
If it was good enough for my Paw Paw to electrocute himself on, it's good enough for me to electrocute myself on dammit.
Posted on 9/1/16 at 12:12 am to Napoleon
Ground down. The only time I have them flipped is if they are a switchable lamp outlet.
Posted on 9/1/16 at 5:38 am to zmanthetigerfan
WE have a winner!!
Posted on 9/1/16 at 5:41 am to Napoleon
Pic 2
Posted on 9/1/16 at 5:42 am to Napoleon
Top is the new code
Posted on 9/1/16 at 6:12 am to biglego
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I love this mythical "code" that no one ever reads or sees but makes the homeowner spend lots of extra money. Maybe there is actually a regulatory code out there, but I'd be shocked if half of these semi retarded contractors have ever seen it.
You sir, are an idiot
Posted on 9/1/16 at 6:14 am to Napoleon
Napoleon, you should only be shopping my at my supply house
Posted on 9/1/16 at 6:17 am to Capital Cajun
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Ground down. The only time I have them flipped is if they are a switchable lamp outlet.
This is what I have always done and heard. It makes it easy to figure out. But it is also an unwritten thing.
Posted on 9/1/16 at 6:18 am to LCA131
If your plug has a ground, it will stay in a receptacle better ground up
Posted on 9/1/16 at 7:10 am to Napoleon
It messes up the cute little faces when the ground goes on top.
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