RECEPTACLES

[ceb]

I say install boxes and recpt. horizontally then we can decide grnd. on left or grnd. on right :roll:

 

[eric stromberg]

I say install boxes and recpt. horizontally then we can decide grnd. on left or grnd. on right Rolling Eyes

The IEEE White Book already beat you to it. They mandate Ground left on horizontal receptacles. This puts the Grounded conductor on the top, for the same reason that they mandate ground on top. (stainless steel plates that become loose and fall onto the blades of a partially disconnected plug).

Oops, never mind, the White Book is only for Hospitals and Health care facilities! 8)

Eric

 

[electrofelon]

and if you don't follow 830.180 and cross reference it with 406.11.

Boy Ive really got to get that 2005 NEC, looks like there was a lot or stuff added :wink:

 

[iwire]

The IEEE White Book already beat you to it. They mandate Ground .......

Hold on a minute there sir.

The IEEE 'recommends' it does not mandate. 8)

 

[allenwayne]

Now we all know that if you put the ground down the electrons won`t fall out the receptacle and onto the floor

 

[Jim W in Tampa]

Now we all know that if you put the ground down the electrons won`t fall out the receptacle and onto the floor

Exactly,and if by accident one gets turned up side down you need to get them electrons back into it fast.Be sure to turn power off before doing this to prevent a shock hazard.

 

[celtic]

and if you don't follow 830.180 and cross reference it with 406.11.

Boy Ive really got to get that 2005 NEC, looks like there was a lot or stuff added :wink:

No, you need the 2006 edition, 2005 is obsolete.

 

[goldstar]

It's too bad they don't have an "American Idol" type show for comedians because most of you would qualify. It would be tough picking finalists. I can't remember when I've laughed so hard.

Anyway, as suggested, do a search back through the "archived" posts. There were many opinions on this topic. From what I remember there were better arguments for ground up than for ground down but both are correct there are no codes that dictate which way is the correct orientation.

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[celtic]

Celtic, your avitar is too biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigggggggggggggggggggg

 

[eric stromberg]

The IEEE 'recommends' it does not mandate

Bob,
You're right. Thanks for pointing that out.


In the electrical world, recomendations are recomendations and mandates are mandates.

In marital life however... :shock: :? :roll: :wink:

Eric