Ground up? or Down?

[MikeShores]

Ground Prong Up or Down??
I realize this could be argued over and over, I have had to install plugs in both directions. Some use OSHA as an excuse and some use NEC, who or what is documented as being the total truth?

 

[iwire]

Re: Ground up? or Down?

Originally posted by MikeShores:
Ground Prong Up or Down??

Please check out the FAQ.

Should a receptacle be installed with its ground connection point up or down?

 

[infinity]

Re: Ground up? or Down?

Welcome back Bob, been busy lately? Haven't seen many posts from you recently.


Trevor

 

[iwire]

Re: Ground up? or Down?

Work has been crazy lately, many service type calls. Also hunting season is open which means we have a few guys out on vacation.

 

[dereckbc]

Re: Ground up? or Down?

Originally posted by MikeShores:
who or what is documented as being the total truth?

No one does as it does not exist.

 

[LarryFine]

Re: Ground up? or Down?

Originally posted by MikeShores:
Ground Prong Up or Down??
I realize this could be argued over and over . . .

Believe me, it has been! :roll:

 

[roger]

Re: Ground up? or Down?

News flash; From Redsy at ECN The debate is over

Roger

[ November 05, 2005, 04:50 PM: Message edited by: roger ]

 

[roger]

Re: Ground up? or Down?

Uh Oh, I just noticed there is something wrong with the wording "UL Compliant"

Roger

 

[electricmanscott]

Re: Ground up? or Down?

Originally posted by MikeShores:
Ground Prong Up or Down??
I realize this could be argued over and over, I have had to install plugs in both directions. Some use OSHA as an excuse and some use NEC, who or what is documented as being the total truth?

My day is complete!

 

[charlie b]

Re: Ground up? or Down?

The purpose of our having writting the FAQs and the responses to same is that we can now just close threads that repeat these questions.