Can one of you electricians answer me a question?
- Thread starter Dannmann801
- Start date
I'm no electrician, but I was in charge of our hospital. It's a safety issue, to prevent short circuts.....especially with o2 all around.....
My dad (an electrician) explained to me one time that ground-up is actually the way they’re supposed to be. If a plug starts to sag due to gravity or some other reason, the ground terminal will be exposed instead of the “hot” terminal. Basically, with the ground hole up, there’s a lower risk of accidental shock. It would also make sense that there would be less chance of a spark… which, inside a hospital with flammable gases everywhere, sparks are bad, mmmmm-kay. lol
Last edited:
Well gentlemen, that makes perfect sense, question answered problem solved.
The superpower of TOO knowledge.
The superpower of TOO knowledge.
Ohiosam
*Supporting Member*
- 39,431
- 289
This is what I've always heard also. Their face plate screws are also in Daves preferred vertical position. Mine is horizontal.
Smawgunner2
Active Member
Buckmaster
Senior Member
Dust catchers.This is what I've always heard also. Their face plate screws are also in Daves preferred vertical position. Mine is horizontal.
View attachment 213950
To also add to what was said, it prevents fires from papers falling and landing on the legs. Standard practice for commercial install is ground up for all the reasons listed.
And look at all that 7.3 jizz stuck in that screwThis is what I've always heard also. Their face plate screws are also in Daves preferred vertical position. Mine is horizontal.
View attachment 213950
