yourself unless you’re qualified to do electrical work.
Rotating a receptacle involves working with electrical wiring, and simply flipping the device isn’t a job to approach casually.
If an outlet needs replacement, repair, or reorientation, have a qualified electrician handle it.
The ESFI specifically advises that outlet installations be performed by qualified electricians.
Is There a “Correct” Direction?
The short answer is:
Not simply based on appearance.
Ground-down may be what you’re most accustomed to seeing.
Ground-up may be intentional in some installations.
Neither orientation, by itself, tells you whether
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