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Extension cord that has receptacle with reversed wiring?

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Stan97

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I have an extension cord that I was planning on using but I noticed that the wiring in the receptacle has backwards coloring from my plug. The black and white wires are reversed.

The receptacle is also backwards from my wall outlet.

Do I need a different extension cord?
 
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