less secure.
If you’re not experienced with electrical work, this is a good time to call a qualified electrician rather than removing the cover and experimenting.
Electricity is not a great place for trial and error.
What About Outlets Near Water?
This is an even more important safety issue than whether the ground pin is facing up or down.
Areas where electricity and water may come into contact generally require ground-fault protection, such as GFCI protection, under applicable electrical codes.
GFCIs are designed to interrupt power when they detect an
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