important than whether the little round hole is facing up or down.
What About Tamper-Resistant and GFCI Outlets?
Modern electrical receptacles can have features beyond the basic three openings.
Tamper-Resistant Receptacles
Tamper-resistant receptacles contain internal shutters designed to help prevent objects from being inserted into the slots unless a proper plug is being used.
These are commonly used in locations where additional protection against accidental insertion is required.
Their orientation can still vary.
GFCI Receptacles
Ground-fault circuit interrupter, or GFCI, receptacles are designed to help protect people from electric shock
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