Have you ever noticed an electrical outlet installed upside down and wondered whether the electrician made a mistake? While most people are accustomed to seeing the two vertical slots above the round grounding hole, some outlets have the grounding hole positioned at the top. Surprisingly, this unusual arrangement can sometimes be intentional. In certain homes, particularly older properties, the orientation may provide a clue about how the electrical system was designed and how specific outlets are meant to funct…Continue Reading
