Why Some Wall Outlets Are Installed Upside Down

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Approximate Electrical Safety Takeaway

There isn’t a meaningful nutritional or “per serving” measurement for an electrical outlet, of course, but here’s the takeaway worth remembering:

Outlet orientation ≠ proof of safety.

A receptacle can face either direction and still require proper wiring, grounding, protection, and installation.

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